Achieve Behavior Partners

03/30/2026

World Autism Month begins this April. Join us in showing your support on World Autism Awareness Day, Thursday, April 2, 2026, by wearing light blue. Together, we can help raise awareness, support research, improve access to diagnosis and treatment, and promote acceptance for individuals and families affected by autism.

Let’s stand together and make a difference. 💙

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day! Help increase understanding and acceptance of autism by becoming an ally and advocating to protect autism initiatives.

03/26/2026

Getting started is simple. Reach out to our team and we’ll walk you through every step, from your initial consultation to evaluations, insurance verification, and creating a personalized plan for your child.

03/23/2026

Meet Kelly Zapata, our Chief Clinical Officer. With a passion for helping children and families thrive, Kelly leads our clinical team with expertise, compassion, and a commitment to meaningful progress. Her leadership ensures every program is rooted in care, consistency, and results!

03/20/2026

The goal of ABA Therapy is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning. Positive reinforcement is one of the main strategies used to bring about meaningful and positive changes in behavior.

03/19/2026

Struggling with challenging behaviors can be overwhelming, but small strategies can make a big difference. In this article from Autism Speaks, one parent shares five tips that helped reduce tantrums and improve daily behavior, from using timers and “first/then” language to celebrating positive moments and staying calm as the adult in the room. These ideas are simple, supportive, and grounded in real-world experience.

Read more and get tools that might help your family thrive.

Use these 5 autism behavior improvement tips from Chrissy Kelly, a blogger and mother of 2 children with autism.

03/02/2026

Your words shape how your child sees themselves and the world around them. Even in challenging moments, connection matters more than correction.

When we speak with patience, empathy, and intention, we build confidence, trust, and emotional safety that lasts far beyond childhood.

At Achieve Behavior, we believe growth starts with understanding.

02/27/2026

Achieve Behavior Partners offers customized autism treatment plans for every child. Through our clinical services, we aim to help every individual achieve their best potential and improve their social, behavioral, and adaptive skills.

02/26/2026

Meet the Team: Christopher Rushing, MS, BCBA

Christopher Rushing is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Executive Director at Achieve Behavior Partners. Chris earned his Master of Science degree from the University of South Florida and is deeply inspired by the meaningful impact of ABA therapy.

He is passionate about supporting children and families, and finds the greatest reward in watching the kids he works with grow, gain confidence, and reach new milestones.

We’re proud to have Chris leading with dedication, experience, and heart. 💙🧩

02/24/2026

Rather than focusing on how your autistic child is different from other children, practice acceptance. Enjoy your kid’s special quirks, celebrate small successes, and stop comparing your child to others. Feeling loved and accepted will help your child more than anything else.

02/19/2026

Each child with autism spectrum disorder has different abilities. Children and adults with ASD may speak or interact with others. They may have good eye contact. They may be verbal or non-verbal. They may be very bright, of average intelligence or have cognitive deficits.

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents’ Day from all of us at Achieve Behavior! 🇺🇸

02/14/2026

We hope your day is full of love! Happy Valentines' Day.