23 Mar

President of Autism Society Hawaii Featured on Autism Talk with Dr. Rob

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Events

Dr. Douk Speaks with Dennis Maher, President of the Autism Society of Hawaii Dennis Maher, President of the Autism Society of Hawaii, has been actively involved in not only helping to provide families affected by Autism with resources but is also a father himself of a child with Autism. Dennis shared with Dr. Douk and

21 Mar

BHWer Shout Out!

BHW Culture

Success is the Sum of Small Efforts, Repeated Day-in and Day-out, the BHWer way. CalABA is a special conference that offers insightful resources and professional development opportunities for a variety of professions in the Applies Behavioral Analysis (ABA) field. Despite this event being primarily for BCBA’s, one of our local BHWer, a Behavioral Therapists (BT),

16 Mar

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

BHW Events

Kid Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate the ‘Luck of the Irish’ this weekend! From wearing green to sharing your shamrock collection, BHW is here to help you celebrate this St. Patrick’s day weekend. Check out some of these activities happening around your community. Orange County Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Pretend City! Make your way

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13 Mar

CalABA Conference 2018 Recap

BHW Events

Behavioral Health Works Sponsors 2018 CalABA CalABA 2018 has come and gone and BHW is thrilled to have been one of their preferred sponsors!  We would like to thank everyone that made it to our booth and took part in the BHW Wheel of Fortune! We would like to congratulate the winner of the brand

09 Mar

Spring Forward for Daylight Savings

BHW Events

Don’t Forget to Change your Clocks Forward, this Sunday, for Daylight Savings Time to spring forward and get that extra hour of daylight. Daylight savings time begins this Sunday, March 11 at 2:00am. And yes although we lose an hour of sleep, we also gain an hour of sunlight at the end of the day!

Mar

CalABA 2018 is Here!

BHW Events

BHW is thrilled to be a sponsor at CalABA! CalABA is finally here! BHW is sponsoring this event and we are excited to be a part of this event! It’s taking place at the Santa Clara Convention Center! Come visit our booth and give your luck a try as you spin BHW’s  Wheel of Fortune

07 Mar

Countdown to Cal ABA 2018

BHW Events

The countdown clock to the 2018 Cal ABA Conference reaches two days away!  The countdown to Cal ABA 2018 is down to 2 days away and BHW is excited to be a sponsor for one of the biggest ABA events of the year! This event will be taking place this Friday at the Santa Clara

02 Mar

BHW Partners with San Diego State University

BHW Events

BHW will be at SDSU’s 2018 Nonprofit, Government, & Education Career Fair BHW is proud to announce that we will be attending San Diego State University’s 2018 Nonprofit, Government, and Education Career Fair on Friday, March 09th from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Montezuma Hall Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. This career fair is

Mar

Meet a BHWer at the 2018 CalABA Conference

BHW Events, Clinical Corner

Learn What it Means to Be a BHWer at the 2018 CalABA Conference BHW is thrilled to to be participating in this year’s 2018 CalABA event taking place next week at the Santa Clara Convention Center! You’ll find our booth right at Exhibit Hall A’s front entrance! Also, our Chief Clinical Officer, Mike Zhe, will

27 Feb

First 100 Days After New Autism Diagnosis

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Your 100 Day Kit To Help Get Started When you have an autism diagnosis for the first time, the first 100 days  can be trying. Many questions, thoughts, feelings may start running through your mind and you’re unsure of where to even begin. You may feel overwhelmed and unsure what the next steps may be.

23 Feb

BHW Sponsors 2018 CalABA

BHW Events

Two Weeks Away from CalABA, the Biggest ABA Event of the Year! The 2018 California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) is just around the corner and BHW will be the Silver Sponsor for this event. This ABA event will be hosted at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency and Convention Center from March 9th-11th. This event

15 Feb

Grupo Autismo de Los Angeles Partners with BHW

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Culture, BHW Events, Clinical Corner

Grupo Autismo de Los Angeles partners up with BHW to give autism workshops to the Spanish speaking communities On Saturday, February 10th, Behavioral Health Works presented at Grupo de Autismo Angeles’ monthly parent workshop meeting and provided them with the tools to navigate insurance. Grupo de Autismo Angeles is a parent-run support group that provides parents/guardians with

14 Feb

Valentine’s Day and Weekend Activities

BHW Events

Valentine’s Day is here! Here are some activities for you and your loved ones. It’s the day of love and BHW is here to help you celebrate this day with your little ones. Here is a list of some fun activities in the local area that may help you decide what will be best with

08 Feb

Patriots’ Duron Harmon Raises Autism Awareness

Behavioral Health Awareness

New England Patriots’ Defensive Captain Duron Harmon Spreads Autism Awareness New England Patriots Defensive Captain, Duron Harmon, captivated our hearts with the story of his nephew, who is on the autism spectrum. Duron and few other players, chose autism awareness for the NFL’s “My Cleats My Cause” campaign. NFL stars showcased their custom-made cleats on

06 Feb

Happy Valentine’s Day from BHW

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Events, Clinical Corner

5 Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Activities Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and BHW is here to help you and your family celebrate the day of love. Here are 5 Valentine’s Day themed activities that will help make this romantic day a special one between you and your little one. Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt: Create a

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30 Jan

Billiards, Buffalo Wings and BHW’ers

BHW Culture, BHW Events

BHW’ers of the Inland Empire Rally with a night of billiards and hot wings!  Last week, BHW IE had their kick off rally at a local mom-pop billiards hall and went back to the old-school by enjoying each other’s company with some pool. From 8-ball, 9-ball and any other fun classic pool games, the night

26 Jan

Autism Resources For Families Looking for Help

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Culture, BHW Events, Clinical Corner

BHW Partners with Non-Profit Autism Organizations  With the new year in full swing, we would like to remind parents and families that they are not alone in this new year. There are countless organizations around the country that are aimed to provide families affected by autism with the resources and support needed to help take

23 Jan

Building a Strong Family Support System

BHW Culture, BHW Events, Clinical Corner

Support System Tips for the Family Building a family support system is a crucial element for all communities especially when it comes to living with autism. We can oftentimes forget that the child is not only affected by this diagnosis but the family as well. It can be an adjustment for many and at times

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19 Jan

BHW OC Celebrates at the Carnival Rally!

BHW Culture, BHW Events

OC Office has the Highest Utilization Rate of 2017 and Celebrates with Carnival Rally! This past Wednesday, the OC team kicked off 2018 with their carnival rally to celebrate their achievement in hitting the highest utilization rate for 2017! It was a nice mid-day rally filled with fun carnival games, great grub from The Habit,

15 Jan

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

BHW Events

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Today is a day that will forever be etched in our minds with memories of what Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) stood up for. He took a stance for inclusion and

11 Jan

Winter and Autism

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Events, Clinical Corner

Helping Children with Autism Deal with Winter Clothing As winter progresses, so does the need to bundle up. For many of us, it’s an excuse to dust off those winter coats and throw on a scarf do but for others on the autism spectrum, this can be a difficult task. The seasonal change to heavier

08 Jan

BHW Completes Asset Purchase of CARE, LLC

BHW Events

Acquisition brings increased presence for BHW in the Pacific Northwest Region. Demonstrates BHW’s continued commitment towards providing hope through opening more locations for families with Autism. When Christopher Roberts, the sole owner of CARE, LLC recognized that he needed to hand over the torch, he shared that “there was not a close second choice in

05 Jan

BHW 4-Peat on Inc. 5000

BHW Culture, BHW Events

BHW on Inc. 5000 for the Fourth Year For the fourth year in a row, BHW is proud to announce that we have been listed again as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held companies. Did you know that this was only possible because of your dedication to each family? We are a part of

04 Jan

Shout out to our 2017 BHW Volunteers

BHW Culture, BHW Events

BHW Volunteers making our Autism Walks Unforgettable! We would like to recognize our BHW Volunteers that attended our Autism Walks and gave back by helping out. This video is to give a shout out to all the amazing volunteers that made all of our events a huge success! This year, BHW participated in six autism

27 Dec

Have a Happy New Year

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Events, Clinical Corner

New Year’s Resolutions for Parents with Children on the Autism Spectrum 2017 is quickly coming to an end and BHW has been honored to have spent this year with you. With the new year’s celebrations in a few days, many of us start thinking of our 2018 resolutions. When having a loved one on the

21 Dec

Thank you and Happy Holiday

BHW Culture

BHW Wants to Thank You and Wish You a Happy Holiday! As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and thanking all those who have helped make BHW what it is today. We  greatly value the relationships we have with our staff, parents and partners and we are

20 Dec

3 Tips to a Happy Holiday

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Events, Clinical Corner

Tips to Help Kiddos with Autism Have a Happy Holiday The joyous holidays that surround us throughout the last 2 months of the year like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and all others can be a bit of a sensory overload for individuals on the autism spectrum. Well not to fret, here are a few

15 Dec

A Very Merry San Diego Rally

BHW Culture, BHW Events

BHW San Diego Throws a Another Great Holiday Potluck! The BHW San Diego office celebrated this festive time with a marry holiday party earlier this week. The SD staff wore their comfiest holiday sweaters and participated in one festive ugly sweater contest!  The night was filled with laughter, joy, cookie decorating and capturing moments at

12 Dec

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

IEP and Keeping the Process Moving Forward The Individualized Education Program, also known as the IEP, is a document that is developed for each public school child who needs special education. As a parent of a special needs child it’s important to be aware of the timelines in play especially when it comes to testing

07 Dec

Behavioral Health Works is Coming to Canada!

BHW Events

BHW is Shining Hope to Families in the “True North” Behavioral Health Works believes in providing hope to all families on the autism spectrum and we are proud to announce our expansion into Ottawa, Canada. We are thrilled to be expanding our presence abroad and proud to be providing our Canadian neighbors with quality care.

05 Dec

OC Autism Speaks Walk to End the Year!

BHW Events

BHW OC Partners with Autism Speaks for 2017 Walk Last weekend, Behavioral Health Works participated in the OC Autism Speaks Walk for 2017, for the last walk of the year. The event was a memorable time with friends and family, tons of autism information was shared, and fellow organizations giving tips to all families to promote autism

01 Dec

BHW OC Celebrates Friendsgiving

BHW Culture

Friendsgiving and Fun Fanfare Through our ‘Murder Mystery’ Game! BHW OC held their Thanksgiving Friendsgiving with culinary delights and some fun and games. For those that haven’t played the ‘Murder Mystery’ game, a fictional character is gone as well and one suspect is chosen from the folks that attended this event! Because our BHW’ers work

28 Nov

Behavioral Health Works is Coming to Hawaii!

BHW Events

BHW is Opening an Office in the “Aloha State” & Shining Hope to Families in Hawaii Behavioral Health Works believes in providing hope to all families on the autism spectrum and we are proud to announce our expansion into Hawaii. Initially we will be opening our first office on the island of O’ahu with plans

22 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family to Yours

BHW Culture

Behavioral Health Works Would Like to Wish You A Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving, happy fall, happy blessings to one and all. As you sit down with your family and friends and give thanks to all the wonderful things in your life, we are thankful for each and every one of you! It is because of

21 Nov

We’re Coming to Maryland!

BHW Events

BHW is Shining Hope to Families in Maryland, the “The Old Line State” Behavioral Health Works believes in providing hope to all families on the autism spectrum and we are proud to announce our expansion into the Maryland area. As of 2010, the Maryland Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (MD-ADDM) group identified 458 children, ages

20 Nov

BHW Sponsoring the OC Autism Speaks Walk

BHW Events

Partnering with Autism Speaks for Our Final Walk of the Year Behavioral Health Works is honored to announce that we will be participating in this year’s Orange County Autism Speaks Walk on Sunday, December 3rd, at the Angel’s Stadium in Anaheim, CA. BHW is grateful to be partnering with Autism Speaks and are excited to

16 Nov

Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

BHW Wishes you a Happy Early Thanksgiving with These Helpful Tips Thanksgiving is a holiday where we reflect with our loved ones on how much we have to be thankful for. Not only do we have the opportunity to cook and share our best dishes, we also get to spend time with our friends/family, and

14 Nov

Behavioral Health Works is Coming to Nevada

BHW Events

BHW is a Shining Hope to Nevada Families Behavioral Health Works believes in providing hope to all families on the autism spectrum and we are proud to announce our expansion into the Clark County, Nevada area. With over 6,000 children identified with having ASD by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE), BHW made it a

10 Nov

Happy Veteran’s Day: Tips on Preparing for Deployment

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Tips on Preparing Your Child for an a Potential Deployment With Veteran’s Day being celebrated tomorrow, BHW wanted to honor all of our military families with a special post on helping families prepare for potential upcoming deployments when the entire family makes the move. Change may be a challenging task for many individuals on the

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07 Nov

East Bay Autism Speaks Walk

BHW Events

Behavioral Health Works and Autism Speaks East Bay Rock this Year’s Walk Rain or shine BHW was thrilled to participate in this year’s East Bay Autism Speaks Walk! The day was filled with family-fun events, passing out super helpful information and providing and support to our families. Our wonderful BHW NorCal team represented BHW and

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02 Nov

BHW Inland Empire Halloween Rally

BHW Culture

Inland Empire Throws a Halloween Bash for Their Rally! Last week, the BHW Inland Empire (IE) Team had their final rally of the year where they took on a Halloween-esque twist. The IE team met at Creamery Bakery & Cafe and bonded over Halloween themed team building activities. From building Halloween foam structures to competing

31 Oct

Have a Happy Halloween With These 5 Tips!

BHW Culture, Clinical Corner

5 Tips to Help your Little One have a Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween! The time for trick or treating and all the spooktacular fun has arrived! But what happens when these ghosts and goblins become too much for your little one to handle? Halloween is a past time filled with fun but can also be challenging

27 Oct

Hurricane Harvey and the Autism Community of Texas

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

On the Autism Radio Show, Autism Society of Texas’ Executive Director, Suzanne Potts, Discusses Hurricane Harvey and its effects on the Autism Community of Texas Behavioral Health Works is thrilled to have partnered with Autism Society of Texas to give you this exclusive insider’s look into the situation and how the autism community dealt with

26 Oct

BHW Partners with East Bay Autism Speaks

BHW Events

Only Two Weeks Until the East Bay Autism Speaks Walk We are less than two weeks away from one of the largest autism awareness walks in the East Bay Area. On Saturday, November 4th, Behavioral Health Works will be at the 2017 East Bay Autism Speaks Walk in Walnut Creek, CA. It is an amazing

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24 Oct

Strides for Disability Recap

BHW Events

BHW and Easter Seals at this Years Strides for Disability Walk              This past Saturday, October 21st, Behavioral Health Works participated in the 2017 Strides for Disability Walk at the Shoreline Aquatic Park, in Long Beach, California! The was day filled with fun activities, raising awareness and generating funds for continual research on developmental disabilities. This

20 Oct

BHW Career Pathways

BHW Culture

Mapping your BHW Career When you join us, it’s more than a job. It’s a launch pad to take your career to the next level. Our BHW supervisors and managers are awesome and truly care about you and your professional development. That’s right. You. Because we hire and retain lots of cool and extremely smart

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18 Oct

BHW Walk towards Autism Acceptance in Boston

BHW Events

BHW attends the 2017 Greater Boston Autism Speaks Walk Last weekend Behavioral Health Works participated in the 2017 Greater Boston Autism Speaks Walk! The day was filled with family-fun events, information and support for families affected by autism, and most importantly it helped further spread awareness about autism. Our wonderful BHW Mass team represented BHW

13 Oct

Autism Walk for the Greater Boston Area Only 2 Days Away

BHW Events

We are only two days away from the Greater Boston Autism Speaks Walk! This weekend, BHW Mass will be participating in one of the largest autism awareness walks in the New England Area. On Sunday, October 15th, the BHW Mass team will be at the 2017 Greater Boston Autism Speaks Walk. It is an amazing annual event

10 Oct

ESSC Strides for Disability Walk in Long Beach

BHW Events

Behavioral Health Works Partners with Easter Seals of Southern California for this Year’s Strides for Disability Walk in Long Beach Behavioral Health Works is thrilled to announce that we will be participating in this years Strides for Disability Walk on Saturday, October 21st at the Shoreline Aquarium Park in Long Beach. BHW is grateful to

05 Oct

Greater Boston Autism Walk is Next Week!

BHW Events

Behavioral Health Works joins the 2017 Autism Speaks Walk for the Greater Boston Area We are one week away from one of the largest autism awareness walks in the Greater Boston Area. On Sunday, October 15th  Behavioral Health Works will be at the 2017 Greater Boston Autism Speaks Walk. It is an amazing annual event that’s filled

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03 Oct

BHW San Diego At Autism Speaks Walk!

BHW Events

BHW at San Diego’s Liberty Station for Autism Speaks Walk! Last weekend Behavioral Health Works participated in the ​2017 San Diego Autism Speaks Walk! The day was filled with family fun events,​ providing resources to families and partners and offer the San Diego community full of​ support and raise funds for​ autism awareness. Our awesome BHW ​San Diego team was

29 Sep

San Diego Autism Speaks Walk Tomorrow (Sat Sep 30)

BHW Events

Tomorrow @ 9am is San Diego Autism Speaks Walk 2017 Tomorrow, Behavioral Health Works (BHW) will be participating in the 2017 San Diego Autism Speaks Walk! This year’s event will take place at Liberty Station at Point Loma in San Diego, CA. The Event Starts at 9:00am and ends at 1:00pm. BHW will not only be walking to increase awareness and

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22 Sep

San Diego Autism Speaks Walk

BHW Events

Behavioral Health Works will be Attending this Year’s San Diego Autism Speaks Walk On Saturday, September 30th, Behavioral Health Works (BHW) will be participating in the 2017 San Diego Autism Speaks Walk! This year’s event will take place at Liberty Station at Point Loma in San Diego, CA. The Event Starts at 9:00am and ends

21 Sep

Victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria Still Need Your Help

BHW Culture

How to Help Those Affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria The catastrophic damages of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have left many in need. Organizations all around the nation are on the ground helping victims and it is never too late to help.  Here are a few ways that you can help the affected

19 Sep

Max Park: 2017 Rubik’s Cube Champion

Behavioral Health Awareness

Max Park, a Teen With Autism, is the 2017 Rubik’s Cube World Champion As the summer comes to an end, Behavioral Health Works would like to look back at the story of Max Park, a teenager on the autism spectrum. He took part in this year’s World Rubik’s Cube Championship and came away with the GOLD by

15 Sep

Mass End of Summer Rally

BHW Culture

BHW Massachusetts Ends the Summer with a Rally Last Wednesday our Massachusetts office spent some quality bonding time during their arts and craft rally.  The team spent the night getting to know one another as they jazzed up some of our clients’ ABA toys. From coloring puzzle boards to making sensory bottles, the Massachusetts team

08 Sep

BHW at ​San Jose State​’s​​ Career Fair

BHW Events

BHW Representing and Creating Opportunities For Future BHW’ers at San Jose State Job Fair San Jose State’s University Career Center holds an annual career fair that ​brings ​in ​hundreds of employers to their campus to connect with students and recent alumni interested in finding ​career advancing opportunities. This year​,​ Behavioral Health Works had the opportunity to meet with prospective candidates at this event with​

07 Sep

McConaughey and an Inspired Message

Behavioral Health Awareness

​ Matthew McConaughey and Kiehl’s Partnership to Bring Autism Awareness This past Wednesday, the 166 year old skincare company (Kiehl’s) partnered with Oscar-winning actor, Matthew McConaughey to collaborate with Autism Speaks. It is centered around a special video from the actor spreading a heart-warming message on autism awareness. Viewers are encouraged to share the video and

01 Sep

Labor Day Weekend Activities in Your Area

BHW Events

Family Fun Activities to do this Labor Day Weekend! Labor Day Weekend is here and BHW wants to help you plan a fun-filled weekend with your loved ones. Here are a few events that you and your child can participate in this weekend! Los Angeles County: Los Angeles County Fair: An annual event which brings

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31 Aug

KickBall at LA Summer Rally

BHW Culture

Let’s Play Some KickBall! The ​BHW LA office got in some great exercise and fresh air with a friendly game of kickball at their summer rally! The field lights shone bright as BHW LA represented themselves on a baseball field somewhere nearby Gardena. The teams brought their “A game” as they sprinted through the bases

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25 Aug

BHW OC Summer Rally at the Angels Game!

BHW Culture

BHW Knocks it Out of the Park at the OC Summer Rally The BHW OC Summer Rally was a home run! The BHW OC team showed their team spirit as they cheered on their Angels, at Wednesday night’s game, against the Texas Rangers. Let’s go Angels! The stands were filled with red and blue as

22 Aug

Understand Reinforcement

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Psychologist Dr. David Adams Explains the Importance of Positive Reinforcement An important principle that is practiced in ABA is the use of reinforcement to strengthen desired behaviors. It is an effective tool used to assist children on the autism spectrum. Yet how does reinforcement help with changing behavior? Positive Reinforcement can be useful if applied

18 Aug

Kick Off Football Season with Tua’s Story

BHW Culture

Tua’s Documentary- Helping One Family at a Time If you believe it, the mind can achieve it. Ronnie Lott (Former American College and Professional Football Player) With football season quickly approaching this fall, BHW wants to kick off the season with an inspirational documentary based on one of our BHW families. For the Su’e family,

17 Aug

New School Year, New Changes

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Help Your Little One Cope with the Changes to Come in the New School Year With the new school year starting soon the anticipation of change comes with it. Your little one maybe entering a new grade with a whole new group of peers. Or perhaps your child might be starting a brand new after

10 Aug

Communication Development 101

Behavioral Health Awareness

Language and Communication Development The ability to communicate is one of the most important skills that children can develop. Yet for children on the Autism Spectrum, communication development happens differently and at a slower pace. First words are often delayed which causes parents to become concerned. But no need for concern. Behavioral Health Works understands

08 Aug

School is Back in Session!

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

5 Tips to Get Kids Ready for Going Back to School With summer break quickly coming to an end, back to school sessions will soon take over.  During this transition from an extended summer break to starting up a new academic quarter/semester, we realize this  can be challenging. That’s why BHW is here to help

04 Aug

Early Signs of Autism

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Detecting Early Signs is Key in Helping a Child with Autism Noticing early signs of autism can be critical in helping a child on the spectrum lead a more independent life. Since autism can be detected as early as 18 months of age, children should be monitored throughout their development for any warning signs of autism.

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01 Aug

BHW NorCal Made a Splash At Their Summer Rally

BHW Culture

Hit Me With Your Best Shot! Nothing says summer like a good old-fashioned water balloon fight! BHW NorCal celebrated their summer rally with a splash! Before the water balloon fight began, BHW NorCal commenced their first ever summer games! The competition grew as the games continued through the night. From their friendly, yet competitive, office

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27 Jul

Inland Empire Summer Bowling Night

BHW Culture

Inland Empire Summer Bowling Rally! With summer more than halfway through, the BHW IE team decided to celebrate their second quarter rally by knocking down some pins at the Inland Empire Summer Bowling Rally! It was a night filled with food, drinks, bowling, and a little spirited competition! The team even rocked and rolled the night

25 Jul

Setting Rules for Home and Classroom

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Implement Rules for Home and School Many children with autism rely on rules and routines to keep their environment predictable and safe. It is imperative that parents and educational professionals collaborate to understand and set realistic boundaries for individuals with autism and apply them throughout a variety of settings and situations. It is because of

21 Jul

BHW Has a Baker’s Dozen!

BHW Events

BHW’s Baker’s Dozen: Opening The Doors To Regions Lacking Behavioral Health Services With our dedicated, knowledgeable and awesome clinical team making a difference in each and every family, other regions lacking services have voiced their concerns with some waiting over 2+ years! Can you believe it that because of what you do, in every session,

18 Jul

ABCs of Behavior and It’s Four Functions

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

The ABCs of ABA: Providing Families with FREE ABA Skills The ABCs of Behavior and It’s Four Functions video is one of our most informative videos on our YouTube channel and one that has significantly helped our families. From learning the ABCs of Behavior (Antecedent, Behavior and Consequences) to recognizing the four main functions that

14 Jul

Just Keep Swimming

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Swimming Safety Tips and Resources Summer is in full swing and with it comes the heat, so what better way to have some fun in the sun than with some swimming! On those scorching days, a swim in the pool or a fun day at the beach makes it like a step into an oasis.

12 Jul

Siblings of Autism Scholarship Contest

Behavioral Health Awareness

Scholarship Contest: Siblings O Loved Ones Living With Autism A Scholarship Contest was designed to help family members who has a loved one diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An autism diagnosis affects more than just an individual, it impacts the entire family. Siblings of Autism understands this concept and has created an organization based

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07 Jul

Does your Child Get Enough Sleep?

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Tips on helping your child get a better night’s sleep Has your child been tossing and turning at night? Are they not getting enough sleep or are they waking up in the middle of the night? According to Autism Speaks, sleep problems are very common for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A reported 80%

03 Jul

Enjoying Fireworks for Children with Autism

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

7 Tips on How to Enjoy Fireworks for Children with Autism With parades, BBQs, and lights filling up the sky, the 4th of July is, for many of us,a fun weekend holiday. Although shining, loud fireworks are generally fun for the whole family, they can be overwhelming for children with autism. The sensory overload might

28 Jun

Adventure Through Camping

BHW Events, Clinical Corner

Camping Tips for this Fourth of July As summer kicks off and the Fourth of July weekend is quickly approaching, the idea of spending the weekend camping in the summer weather becomes more and more idyllic. Yet regular outings can sometimes be hard for families and even more so for those with a child on

22 Jun

Park and Ride: Going to a Theme Park This Summer

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Tips To Make Visiting A Theme Park A Breeze Getting ready to visit a theme park can sometimes feel like preparing for everything and anything to happen. Between the crowds and the long lines in the heat, it is easy to lose sight of the fun. Well not to fret, BHW is here to share some summertime

20 Jun

Using Incidental Teaching To Teach Children With Autism

Behavioral Health Awareness

Finding Your Child’s Inner Voice Using Incidental Teaching  Teaching a young child with autism requires a high degree of understanding and care. Conventional methods of teaching, such as the standard classroom setting where one person speaks while everyone else listens and is expected to comprehend everything, may not always be as effective as this tool

16 Jun

What Acceptance Means to a Student with Autism

Behavioral Health Awareness

Ben Gretchko Thanks His Classmates for Their Acceptance On Thursday morning Autism Speaks posted a moving graduation speech about autism acceptance. Ben Gretchko, a recent Ernest W. Seaholm High School graduate, took to the stage and thanked everyone who assisted him in obtaining his high school diploma. He spoke about the encouragement and determination that his teachers

14 Jun

Being SuperDad to a Child with Autism

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

SuperDad Is The Hero Without A Cape And Mask The moment you saw your child enter this world is a day you will never forget. Although being a father is probably one of the most challenging endeavors yet most rewarding, life can be even more challenging when one discovers that their child has been diagnosed

06 Jun

Twin Brother and Sister Graduate High School Together

Behavioral Health Awareness

Sister Helps Her Twin Brother, Who Has Autism, Graduate High School In June 2015 Aly Bonville helped her twin brother, who is on the Autism Spectrum, get the graduation that he deserved. Aly Bonville shares an extremely close relationship with her brother, Anders Bonville, and on the day of their commencement, she not only received

02 Jun

Autism and Having Successful Meals

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Tips To Enjoying Meals Together! Mealtimes can be one of the most difficult times of the day for many parents, especially for those with children on the autism spectrum. According to The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders children with autism are five times more likely to have mealtime challenges such as “extremely narrow food

01 Jun

Visiting Disneyland on a Budget

BHW Events, Clinical Corner

Disneyland, The Happiest Place on Earth Is Now Affordable Too! Summer is almost here and where better to go than the the happiest place on earth? Disneyland in Anaheim, CA or the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, FL is known as two of the most visited summer destinations all around the world. With over 16.7 million

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26 May

BHW LA Roll Out, for Some Bowling

BHW Culture

BHW LA Hit the Lanes and Shows Us How They Roll! BHW LA got their rally on a roll at the bowling lanes! Yesterday the LA office had their quarterly rally and made this a strike of a night! Our LA Talent Development Coordinator, Sonia Saavedra, even challenged the LA staff to bowl with a twist! All

23 May

Memorial Day Weekend Activities

BHW Events

Family Fun Activities to do this Memorial Day Weekend! Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner and BHW wants to help you plan a fun-filled day with your loved ones. Here are a few events that you and your child can participate in this weekend! Orange County: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival: Don’t miss out

18 May

4 Tips on Planning a Summer Trip

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

BHW is Here to Help Plan a Better Summer Trip Planning your summer trip can sometimes seem overwhelming. Where to go, what to do, how to get there, all of the above? The number of details that go into planning a summer vacation may seem endless. But, don’t fret just yet, as BHW is here to help you

16 May

4 Ways To Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong

Behavioral Health Awareness, Clinical Corner

Summer Is Just Around The Corner, Finish the School Year Right! Summer is just around the bend as the school year comes to an end. Most children are anticipating their last day of school but until then, the school year is not yet over. So, how do we inspire our loved ones to finish strong? Here

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12 May

OC Rally: The BHW Escape

BHW Culture

OC Rally: 3 Teams Enter, One Team Leaves (the Winner), & Everyone has Fun! The OC rally started with a culinary delight mixer as our staff got to mingle with our management team leading into our discussion panel. The panel consisted of Directors and Managers from various departments who were there to answer any questions that

09 May

Mother’s Day is Almost Here & BHW Has Some Ideas to Help!

BHW Events, Clinical Corner

5 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts Ideas Mother’s Day is this Sunday and being a mother of a child with autism has it’s ups and downs. Mom’s have good days and more challenging days along with everything in between. Yet it is all worth it when they see a smile on their child’s face, an improvement

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04 May

May the 4th Be With You

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Culture

May the 4th is with BHW Celebrate the Force with your little one this Star Wars Day, on May the 4th. Star Wars has lasted throughout generations as one of the most iconic films in history. This film has become a commonly loved topic for many parent/child relationships. BHW can’t deny it that we have an

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02 May

Inland Empire Spring Rally

BHW Culture

A night filled with laughter, fun and camaraderie at the Inland Empire Spring Rally. The Inland Empire staff got together last night for their Spring Rally! They reviewed the topic of professionalism, how therapist keep professional boundaries with parents and colleagues. Here at BHW, we strive to provide families with the utmost of care and believe

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27 Apr

BHW’ers Lighting It Up Blue

Behavioral Health Awareness, BHW Events

BHW Shining Bright and Lighting It Up Blue For Autism Awareness Month! Lighting It Up Blue is how the world is promoting Autism Awareness Month. Thank you to those that participated in this month’s Autism Awareness social media contest! Even though everyone was shining brightly in blue, the following three winning photos inspired hundreds and

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25 Apr

Behavioral Health Works Rocked the Ellen Reavis Walk

BHW Events

BHW at the 9th Annual Ellen Reavis Walk for Autism On April 22, 2017, the New Mexico Autism Society hosted their 9th Annual Ellen Reavis Walk for Autism: “Crafting Minds of Acceptance and Awareness” at Balloon Fiesta Park. It was a day filled with bounce houses, rock walls, sensory activities, live performances, food trucks and much

21 Apr

Today Say Thanks to a Kindergarten Teacher

BHW Events

Thank a Kindergarten Teacher Today as you Reminisce the Good Ol’ Days of Not Having a Care in the World. Without kindergarten teachers, we wouldn’t know what the alphabet is, wouldn’t have learned all those nursery rhymes, and sharing with others would’ve be non-existent. BHW is proud to work with such great Kindergarten teachers everyday and would

20 Apr

An “Ausome” Teen Julen Ucar

Behavioral Health Awareness

Julen Ucar, an Orange County High School Senior on the Autism Spectrum, is Giving Back to the Autism Society with his “Ausome” Steak & Salad Dressing Sauces! Julen has a way with “Ausome” flavors and has turned his passion for cooking into promoting autism awareness. Julen and his mother partnered with a local Orange County

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14 Apr

NorCal Carnival! A BHW Rally

BHW Culture

Come One Come All and Welcome to the BHW Carnival! Last night BHW hosted their very own carnival rally at the NorCal office and our staff absolutely loved it! It was a night filled with games, laughter, and bonding with fellow BHW’ers. The staff had a blast decorating their very own BHW sign and even

11 Apr

Minecraft Themed Ellen Reavis Walk for Autism in New Mexico

Behavioral Health Awareness

Behavioral Health Works to attend Minecraft themed Ellen Reavis Walk for Autism. On Saturday, April 22nd BHW will be participating in the 2017 Ellen Reavis Walk for Autism. We invite you to journey with us as we provide our families with fun-filled activities and distributing valuable resources for families affected by autism. The Autism Society of

06 Apr

Autism Hero Walk in the Inland Empire

BHW Events

Inland Empire & IEHP Holding their Autism Hero Walk this Weekend This Saturday, April 08th, the Autism Society of Inland Empire and IEHP will be hosting their annual Heroes Walk! Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and this Saturday, BHW would like to encourage you all to celebrate your inner hero at this superhero event. The

04 Apr

April is World Autism Awareness Month

Behavioral Health Awareness

World Autism Awareness Month is here!! BHW is thrilled to be participating in this campaign! From the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the White House, the world is united this month to bring awareness on autism. Behavioral Health Works is on it’s quest to restore hope by improving the quality of life for families facing