Enhancing the quality of life for kids w/ autism thru early intervention
10/18/2025
✨ What an amazing Trunk or Treat event! ✨
A huge thank you to our incredible staff for volunteering their time and running fun games and activities for all our visitors — you made the afternoon unforgettable!
Special shoutout to Lauren for creating the most beautiful pumpkin patch and snack station, it was the perfect festive touch! 🎃🍩
We’re also so grateful to the Farmington Fire department for joining us and giving the kids an unforgettable experience with the firetruck. The horns and water spray were definitely a highlight! 🚒👨🏻🚒
And of course, thank you to all of our families who came out to celebrate with us! We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did.
10/17/2025
October is AAC Awareness Month 💬✨
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication — and it’s all about helping people of all ages find their voice in their own unique way! 🗣️💙
From picture symbols to speech devices, AAC helps make communication possible for everyone. Because everyone deserves to be heard! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the many ways we can talk, connect, and share!
10/15/2025
🎃 Our BCBA, Emma, is sharing some helpful tips to make Halloween fun and stress-free for your family! At Spark, our clinicians want to remind everyone that there’s no “one right way” to celebrate any holiday — what matters most is finding what works best for your child and family. 👻
10/14/2025
🌟 “She believed she could, so she did.” 🌟
Join us in celebrating one of our incredible students, Lauren, for passing her BCBA exam! 👏
Over the past two years, Lauren has grown into an amazing part of the Spark team. She brings contagious energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to everything she does, brightening🌞the center for both our staff and kids every single day. Lauren pours her all to her work and always lifts up those around her, inspiring everyone to be their best 🎇 . She’s never backed down from a challenge and has risen to every occasion proving to be a great leader. We know she’ll be an incredible resource for the families she supports and the kids she has the privilege to help grow.
We're so excited to watch Lauren step into her new role as a BCBA here at Spark. Congratulations, Lauren, you did it! Now's your time to shine! 🌟
10/14/2025
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we recognize Dr. Nora Volkow.
Dr. Nora Volkow, a Mexican American psychiatrist and neuroscientist, is the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). She pioneered the use of brain imaging to show that addiction is a disease of the brain, not a moral failing. Her groundbreaking research continues to transform how society understands and treats addiction.
Although Hispanic Heritage Month only lasts one month, we remember the contributions of these, and many other, individuals to the mental health and to our nation, even beyond the end of the month.
10/10/2025
No judgement, just help.
If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health related distress or crisis, 988 is a direct connection to compassionate care and support. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, there are trained counselors ready to answer the call for help.
988 is a completely confidential and free resource. There is always hope and always someone willing to listen.
The lifeline is also available to use for Spanish speaking and deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
10/10/2025
World Mental Health Day reminds us that caring for our mental well-being is just as important as caring for our physical health.
For parents and children alike, strong mental health builds resilience, strengthens relationships, and supports growth. Taking time to rest, connect, and talk about feelings helps create a safe space where everyone can thrive.
Let’s keep the conversation open, break the stigma, and remind each other that support is always within reach.
10/08/2025
🎃🕸️ Since October is AAC Awareness Month, Sparklemore wants to show off his communication board — specially tailored with words for the Halloween season! 👻✨
AAC Awareness Month is a time to recognize and celebrate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) — the tools and strategies that give individuals with complex communication needs a voice. 💬
AAC can include:
🔹 High-tech devices like speech-generating tablets
🔹 Low-tech tools like picture boards or PECS
🔹 Communication strategies that support expression, connection, and independence
Let’s spread awareness and celebrate all the ways we communicate! 💙
10/07/2025
As we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in highlighting Kiara Álvarez, Ph.D.
Kiara Álvarez is a licensed psychologist and researcher committed to advancing mental health equity for Latinx and immigrant youth. Her work focuses on su***de prevention, family well-being, and integrating behavioral health across schools and communities. Today, she continues to shape the future of mental health through her research and advocacy.
10/05/2025
🌎🍎 Happy World Teachers' Day! 🍎🌎
At Spark, we know the incredible difference a dedicated teacher can make in a child’s life. We are especially grateful for the amazing special education and support staff who go above and beyond every day to guide, encourage, and advocate for their students. 💙
We’ve been fortunate to collaborate with so many wonderful educators from Livonia Public Schools , Farmington Public Schools , and other surrounding districts. Together, we work hand-in-hand to provide the best care, smooth transitions, and opportunities for our learners to grow and shine. ✨
Today, and every day, we celebrate YOU, the teachers who spark curiosity, nurture strengths, and inspire futures. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌
10/04/2025
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Today we recognize Martha Bernal, Ph.D.
Martha Bernal was the first Latina to earn a Ph.D. in psychology in the U.S., breaking barriers for future generations. She championed multicultural psychology and worked to increase representation and training for ethnic minorities in mental health. Her pioneering contributions earned her many honors and left a lasting mark on the field.
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The Behavior Health Center of Excellence® (BHCOE®) is an international accrediting body created to meet accreditation needs specific to the delivery of behavior analysis. The BHCOE’s accreditation requirements undergo regular review according to international standards for organizations that grant accreditation. All BHCOE requirements and survey content are reviewed annually by content experts. BHCOE Accreditation ® is a certification given to an applied behavior analysis provider once it has demonstrated it has met and continues to meet an assortment of clinical and administrative standards as determined by an independent third-party evaluator.
The SPARK Center was the first center to receive this respected accreditation in the state of Michigan and are one of only five in the state with the more prestigious (and difficult to earn) 2 year accreditation!
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the Spark Center for Autism provides early intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis.
At the Spark Center, our primary goal is to increase functional skills and decrease behaviors that negatively impact daily living. We believe that the best outcomes are achieved by tailoring interventions to the individual based on their specific needs. We believe in working with families to share and teach these principles in order to help enhance the lives of the children and their families.
At the Spark Center, we believe we have a responsibility to uphold best practice which means only using interventions that are validated in current research.
All testimonials were provided independently by former client families.
