Parent Strategies: Coaching Your Child with Autism Through Early Coping Skills at Home
30
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
If your child was recently diagnosed with autism, you may feel overwhelmed, unsure of where to start, or worried about preventing more challenging behaviors from developing over time.
This webinar introduces a gentle, proactive way to help—before the tantrums, shutdowns, or aggressive behavior begin.
Join us to learn about the Balance Program, a home-based, parent-led ABA approach designed to help young children with autism build communication and coping skills. It’s flexible, practical, and built around what actually works for families at home.
We’ll cover:
- Why parent training is essential early—and how it can prevent severe problem behaviors
- How Balance helps teach skills like waiting, asking for help, and staying calm
- How to start using Balance in your home, even if you don’t have daily support from a therapist
- Tips for building routines that work for your family
Whether you're just starting your journey or looking for a better way to support your child at home, this session will give you tools, encouragement, and next steps.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 29
🕘 Time: 7–8 PM MT 9–10 PM ET | 8–9 PM CT
Speakers
Nicole Parks
Co-Founder @ Illuma Behavioral Health
Nicole is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a leader at Illuma, where she helps guide our parent-first approach to autism therapy. With over 20 years of experience supporting families in clinics, homes, and schools, Nicole brings deep expertise in helping parents feel confident, capable, and seen in the therapy process. She’s passionate about simplifying ABA so that real families can use it in real life—without needing to be experts. As a parent herself, Nicole knows the power of early support and believes that parents, not programs, are the most powerful agents of change.
Cierra Haynes
Co-Founder @ Illuma Behavioral Health
Cierra serves as a founder and clinical leader at Illuma, specializing in early intervention and parent coaching. With dual licensure in Mississippi and Tennessee, she’s helped hundreds of families turn everyday moments into opportunities for growth. At Illuma, Cierra champions a model that empowers parents to take the lead—using tools that are practical, positive, and grounded in evidence. Her focus is on teaching parents how to build communication and coping skills with their children from day one, creating lasting change that starts at home.
30
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM