Webinar: Designing IEPs for Meaningful and Measurable Progress: Collaborating When Challenges Arise

by Melina DosSantos-Falquez, MA, BCBA For autistic tweens and teens, learning does not stop when the school day ends, and it does not only happen in classrooms or therapy rooms. Many of the most meaningful opportunities for growth occur during everyday enrichment activities: games, creative projects, movement, group challenges, and shared interests often found in…

There’s been much in the news and on social media about a new “miracle drug” that purports to “cure autism.” So, what’s the truth behind leucovorin? What’s the Cope Center’s position on this controversial treatment?  Since March 2025, high-dose folinic acid, also known as leucovorin, has been increasingly used to treat children with autism. Dr. Cope…

by Melina DosSantos-Falquez Just like Hakuna Matata means “no worries,” ABA Matata is all about embracing behavior science as a way of life—calm, confident, and full of growth. When parents use ABA strategies with intention and heart, they create a home where learning feels natural and joyful. Here are some BCBA-approved tips and tricks to…

One in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC. There are simply not enough medical practices to meet the needs of this growing community, so some families report waits of two or three years to get an evaluation. Yet, an early diagnosis is critical for many reasons. An…

Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Jennifer Cope, talks about the new COPE Center for Autism on CAPE Chat. The BCSS CAPE Resource Center serves as a hub for educators, community members, and individuals living and working in and around Bergen County to locate services and resources for those with developmental and other disabilities. They offer resource coordination…