Families are part of the team
You know your child in ways no assessment can fully capture. We listen to your experiences, priorities, questions, culture, and everyday routines so care can reflect what truly matters to your family.
A partnership built around your family
ABA services do not replace the relationships, knowledge, and guidance families provide. We work alongside you with respect, practical support, and shared decision-making.
We listen first
Your observations and priorities help us understand strengths, challenges, routines, and the changes that would make daily life more meaningful.
We decide together
Goals are guided by assessment and evidence, then shaped through conversation so recommendations remain useful, individualized, and relevant.
We adapt with you
Needs and circumstances change. We review progress, welcome feedback, and adjust the approach as your child and family grow.
Understanding that carries into everyday life
We highly recommend active parent and caregiver participation. Through education, modeling, practice, and thoughtful coaching, families learn how ABA principles can help them understand behavior, support communication, build useful routines, and respond more confidently in the moments that matter.
We aim to equip and empower families, while respecting that every household has its own strengths, culture, responsibilities, and capacity.
For home and community-based services involving a minor, a parent, legal guardian, or approved responsible caregiver must remain present and available throughout the session.
Coaching shaped around real life
Caregiver education is individualized and may address the skills and situations most relevant to your family.
What happens when you reach out
We keep the first steps clear and manageable.
Tell us about your needs
Complete the intake inquiry with your location, funding information, and the support you are seeking.
We review availability
Our intake team reviews service area, staffing, insurance or funding, and current availability.
We explain next steps
We will respond within two business days and let you know what information may be needed.
We begin thoughtfully
If services may be a fit, we guide you through verification, assessment, and planning.
Resources for families
These organizations are independent of Footprints. We share them because families have found them helpful. Each state also has a federally funded Parent Training and Information Center offering free support with school services and IEPs.
National resources
Autism Navigator
From the Autism Institute at Florida State University College of Medicine. Resources for families of children birth to age eight, including a video glossary showing early signs of autism side by side with typical development.
ZERO TO THREE
Practical resources on development from pregnancy through age three, organized by stage.
Autism Speaks
General information, tool kits, and resources for families.
By state
FACT Oregon
Parent training, peer support, and help navigating school services for Oregon families.
PAVE (Washington)
Parent Training and Information program supporting families and youth with disabilities ages 0–26.
Michigan Alliance for Families
Parent mentoring and help with school services. 800-552-4821.
Autism Alliance of Michigan
MiNavigator program helps families find services across the lifespan. 877-463-AAOM.
Regional Center of Orange County
Services and supports for Orange County residents with developmental disabilities.
Questions before making a decision?
Begin with our intake team. They can answer general questions and help determine whether Footprints may be able to serve your family.
If more clinical clarification would be helpful after the initial review, our team can help coordinate the appropriate next conversation.
Take the first step when you are ready
Tell us a little about your family so we can review location, availability, and insurance or funding options.
Start an Intake InquirySubmitting an inquiry does not guarantee service availability or insurance coverage. Please do not email medical records or sensitive health information. Our referral team will provide secure instructions for submitting documentation.