When Daycare Isn’t Working for Your Child With Autism: 5 Things You Can Do
When daycare isn’t working for your child with autism, you’re not failing — you have options. Five steps to find the right fit for your family.
ABA Therapy
A Day in ABA Therapy at Excel: What Your Child’s Schedule Really Looks Like
When parents ask us, “What does my child actually do all day?” — we love that question. Because the honest answer is: a lot. And every minute of it is designed with your child in mind. At Excel, ABA therapy isn’t a single block of time tucked into a busy day. It’s woven through the … Read more
Why We Score Every Admissions Application — Objectivity, Equity, and Honesty in School Placement
Most schools either accept your child or they don’t — with no explanation. ExcelPrep does something different. We score every application across four areas and tell you exactly where you stand. Here’s why that transparency matters.
What to Expect From an ABA Assessment — A Guide for Families
An ABA assessment is the first real step — and most families walk in not knowing what’s about to happen or why. Here’s exactly what the process looks like, what your BCBA is looking for, and how to make the most of it.
Direct Instruction: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Child
Most schools teach the way they’ve always taught and hope it works. Direct Instruction doesn’t hope. It’s a specific, research-backed approach that changes the outcome for children who learn differently — and most families have never heard of it.
ABA Jumpstart: You’re on the Waitlist. Now What?
You finally made the call. You found the program. And then someone said the word “waitlist.” Here’s what to do with the time you have — and why waiting doesn’t have to mean standing still.