Behavioral Intervention Association

It's been a challenging year in so many ways. We hope you are able to find and share some holiday cheer and spirit. Wishing all of you a very Happy Holiday Season!

Today is the day to THANK A PUBLIC HEALTH WORKER -- THEY NEED IT!!

For anyone who may be needing to hear this tonight.....

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our dedicated and talented team and the families with whom we partner each and every day.

While we regret to inform that our preschool program will remain closed for the time being, our ABA programs are active and we are currently accepting new patie...nts! BIA offers programs individualized to each child’s specific needs, and accept most insurances. Programs include 1:1 ABA (occurring in home & at our Fresno clinic) and social skills groups. For more information on how to receive behavioral support for children 18 months- 18 years old, call 877-242-2884 x20! See more

Today every BIA staff member received a pie, 131 staff and 131 pies to be exact. We are so thankful for our outstanding team who has worked every day during the pandemic so that children with autism would not miss their services.

When you have a "regular" child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like dances and weekend gatherings. They make the teams, auditioned organizations and clubs. And you give little thought to them remaining academically eligible for UIL participation. But when you have a child with certain differences, this is often not the case.... Learning may take longer, both academically and socially. Despite their tremendous efforts, results are often a fraction of their peers and social acceptance is fleeting, setting them up for painful comparisons and bitter frustration. Instead of a fun and fulfilling experience, school can become a breeding ground for depression and anxiety, and assignments a battle ground at home. It is exhausting for parent and child alike. This is the week of SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness. For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of ALL people. Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface. Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted. If you choose, please copy and paste this in honor of all children who are deemed "different". Our world would be far less beautiful without them. All they want is to have a friend...let that sink in...they JUST. WANT. A. FRIEND.

All members of the Dream Achievers Band have autism. BIA had the honor of them performing at one of our staff holiday parties in 2012. Today's concert is dedicated to Autism Advocate Feda Almaliti and her son, Muhammed, who died in a house fire in Fremont two weeks ago, when Feda ran back into their burning home to try to rescue Muhammed. Feda was instrumental in the success of Senate Bill 946 which requires health insurance companies to fund treatment for autism. ... Our heart goes out to the Almaliti family.

The 'Creek Fire' is burning 163,138 acres in Fresno County and is 0% contained. We have several families and employees affected by this fire. If you would like to donate one of the items listed below or send a gift card please mail or drop off: Creek Fire Donation Drive C/O BIA 5140 N. Fruit Avenue... Fresno, CA 93711 Thank you All and Stay Safe!

Educate Your Child to be #50 Look at the excitement when he makes the shot!

how to breathe when you want to give up by Cleo Wade today I am breathing through fatigue, fear, and feeling overwhelmed. ... I breathe because when I breathe, I am reminded that I am alive. I am reminded that to be able to fill my body with air means that I have the ability to keep going. I am reminded that my time on earth may be short but it can be powerful if I dedicate it to love and fairness. when I breathe I am reminded of Mary Oliver when she wrote, tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? so I breathe and let my breath turn into a smile that says back to her, as much as I can." -From #WhereToBegin I’ve been carrying Cleo Wade's book, WHERE TO BEGIN, everywhere I go. Each time I read from it, I mark a new page that speaks to me like a blessing like oxygen like fuel. Of this book, Cleo writes: The words in this book are what stop me from walking away from the problems of the world during tough times. They also help me stay connected to hope during difficult moments and remind me that even on the days that feel the most daunting, I still have the power to show up and do something, somewhere, in some way. It is my honor and blessing to share Cleo’s revolutionary work that offers us a way forward, individually and collectively > https://www.cleowade.com/antiracism https://www.cleowade.com/wtb

Yep! It happens.

Our SAN MATEO clinic is nearly ready to open! We are so excited for this NEW location!!!