Essential Pieces ABA Center

03/10/2026

Registration is open for the UGA College of Family and Career Science's April 7 workshop at the Tate Reception Hall on the campus of the University of Georgia!

Beyond Just Getting By explores the financial, relational, and emotional realities families with disabilities face. Hear from experts and a lived-experience panel.

🗓 April 7, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM
💲 Free + lunch to follow
👉 Register: https://forms.office.com/r/rFi4zPscgu

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

🎯 Katie Beckett & NOW/COMP Waiver Q&A Recording with Attorney & Judge DJ Jeyaram ⚖️

As special needs parents, you know we don't let much stand in our way when we're determined - including FB Live not working! 😅

🔗 We've posted the link to the recording of Attorney and Judge DJ Jeyaram's tips on the Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP waivers with our friends at Parent to Parent of Georgia in the comments. 💪🏻

"Protecting Special Needs Families Is Our Mission"™️💗

03/01/2026

02/26/2026

Kudos to Dodge and Wilcox Counties!

02/26/2026

See you all there!

💙🧩 SAVE THE DATE🧩💙

The 5th Annual Autism Acceptance Walk is coming!!! 👟🔥

📍 Dublin High School Track & Field
📅 April 25, 2026
⏰ 8:30AM–11AM

We’re walking for LOVE.
We’re walking for INCLUSION.
We’re walking for ACCEPTANCE. 💙

🎽 T-Shirt sales open 2/26/26 and close 3/29/26 — don’t miss it!

Pull up. Show up. Walk loud. 💙🧩

02/23/2026

* FREE self-paced online course for Georgia parents, caregivers, and professionals *

Competitive Integrated Employment helps youth with disabilities build independence, gain job skills, and become active members of their community.

Join us for this free, self-paced course to learn how youth can work in the community, earn minimum wage or higher, and build a future after high school. Even students with significant disabilities can succeed at work with the right supports.

This session will cover the benefits of working, address common fears and myths, and share practical ways to remove barriers to getting and keeping a job.

This training is open from March 9, 2026 through April 6, 2026.

Training can be accessed any time during these 3 weeks.

Certification of completion of 2 hours will be provided to participants who complete this training.

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/42u8nfnd

Presented by PEATC in partnership with Parent to Parent of Georgia

02/18/2026

We love collaborating with local resources so we can all best serve our kids!

Last Tuesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming two Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) from Essential Pieces, a program of the Community Service Board of Middle Georgia. They provided specialized training for our therapy team focused on behavior-sensitive care and thoughtful treatment approaches.

This training helps us better understand how past experiences can impact a child’s learning, behavior, and communication. By strengthening our knowledge in this area, we are able to provide care that is not only effective, but also supportive, respectful, and responsive to each child’s unique needs.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from their expertise and look forward to incorporating these behavior-sensitive strategies into our therapy sessions to better serve the families we support.

02/18/2026

Transitioning Into Adulthood: Planning for the Next Chapter

This webinar will focus on supporting young adults with disabilities as they transition into adulthood. We’ll explore key topics such as available services and supports, planning considerations, and strategies to help families navigate this important life stage.

Date: Wednesday, February 26th

Time: 7:00 PM

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/X2l_ZJhBTym24M7cGRxSRQ

01/29/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to Ms Candice!

01/27/2026

☕ Coffee & Connections | Disaster Preparedness

Join us for an empowering Coffee & Connections session with Maysoon Salah of The September 26th Project, focused on disaster preparedness for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

This session will cover practical, realistic strategies for:
🔥 Fire prevention & emergency planning
🌪️ Natural disaster preparedness
🚶 Wandering prevention & response

Thoughtful preparation can reduce stress, improve outcomes, and help families feel more confident when the unexpected happens.

📅 Friday, January 30
⏰ 9:00 AM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🆓 Free & open to the public

👉 Register here: bit.ly/ACNRegister

11/28/2025

Wishing our very own Ms.Courtney a very Happy Birthday! We are so grateful for you and everything you do!