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Clinical Corner
FirstSteps Team

FSFK Leadership Presents at 2024 Western Regional Conference Hosted by CalABA

In congruence with our commitment to clinical excellence and dedication to being active members of the ABA community, our leadership team has presented applied research at CalABA’s Western Regional Conference

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February 27, 2024 No Comments
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FirstSteps Team

What Is Autism?

As a parent, first hearing that your child may have an Autism diagnosis can be the beginning of an avalanche of questions.  “What is Autism?” “How can I help my

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January 31, 2024 No Comments
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Jennifer Harris

Congratulations Courtney!

It is with great excitement that we announce Courtney Tarbox, M.S., BCBA as Chief Clinical Officer for FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. Courtney joined our FirstSteps team nearly 18 years ago. Throughout

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January 11, 2023 No Comments
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Jennifer Harris

Rapport Building-Dr. Alice

We recently invited Dr. Alice Shillingsburg to share her work on the importance of rapport-building within ABA programs for Autistic children.  As we continually work to make our overall approach

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October 20, 2022 No Comments
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Jennifer Harris

NEW CEO COO

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc., an established leading provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for autistic children, today announces new leadership. Dr. Jennifer Harris, Founder and Chairperson welcomes Matt McAlear

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August 22, 2022 No Comments
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Joey Rubin

FS For Friends

Each year, FirstSteps for Kids, a behavioral health provider serving kids with autism, hosts a center-based learning program called FirstSteps for Friends (FS4F) that has the feel of a traditional

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August 10, 2022 No Comments
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