Alpaca Health

02/03/2026

Teach your kids to be kind to children with special needs - they need friends too.

Kindness starts early. Inclusion grows through daily actions. Children with special needs want the same things all children want.

Play. Friendship. Belonging. When you model empathy, your child learns to include.
When you talk openly, your child learns respect. When you act intentionally, no child is left out.

Small moments matter.
Inviting a friend to play.
Waiting patiently.
Seeing ability, not limits.

At Alpaca Health, we support families in building kinder, more inclusive communities. Because every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and welcome.

02/02/2026

You should not have to become a case manager, researcher, and advocate just to get ABA for your child.

Many parents feel burnt out after endless calls, insurance confusion, and dead ends. That stress is real. And it takes a toll.

At Alpaca Health, we step in when the process feels overwhelming. We help you understand your options, deal with insurance, and connect you with the right ABA provider in days, not months.

You do not have to carry this alone. Support should feel supportive. Visit alpacahealth.io or DM us.

01/28/2026

Many BCBAs want to open their own clinics, but the challenge is rarely clinical skill.

The real barriers show up in operations. Insurance credentialing can take months, cash flow is delayed, and administrative work quickly competes with time spent on care.

Alpaca Health was built to remove those obstacles. We help BCBAs access insurance contracts faster, provide predictable two-week payouts, and handle credentialing, authorizations, billing, and follow-ups end to end.

With systems designed specifically for ABA from day one, clinicians can focus on leading care while their practices launch with less risk and more stability.

Independent practice should feel sustainable, and that is what we work toward every day at Alpaca Health.

01/27/2026

Good news for Texas families.

We are now accepting most major commercial insurances and Texas Blue Shield STAR Kids Medicaid.

This means more coverage options, smoother insurance processes, and quicker access to ABA services. Our team helps guide you through benefits, authorization, and next steps so getting started feels easier and clearer.

We are excited to support more families across Texas with care that fits your child and your family’s needs.

01/22/2026

Autism Word of the Day : Sensory Overload

Sensory overload happens when your child’s brain takes in more sights, sounds, or sensations than it can handle at once. Bright lights, loud voices, crowded spaces, strong smells, certain fabrics, or constant movement can stack up fast. When this happens, your child is not being difficult. Their nervous system is overwhelmed. You may see covering ears, crying, freezing, running away, or a sudden shutdown.

Sensory overload is a stress response, not a behavior choice. The goal is not to push through it. The goal is to lower the load. Dimming lights, reducing noise, offering quiet space, or giving deep pressure like a hug or weighted item can help the body settle. Simple tools like noise-canceling headphones, movement breaks, or predictable routines also make a real difference.

When you respond with calm and support, your child learns that their needs are understood and respected. That safety matters.

01/21/2026

01/20/2026

Behavior is communication. Every action tells you something about a need, a skill gap, or an unmet expectation. When a child tantrums, withdraws, or refuses, you are seeing a message, not a problem to erase.

The question is not “How do I stop this?” The question is “What is this behavior helping you get or avoid?” ABA looks at function. Attention, escape, access, or sensory input. When you respond by teaching a clearer, safer way to communicate, behavior changes follow.

You reduce frustration. You build trust. And you help your learner feel understood, not controlled.

01/19/2026

Autism Word of the Day: MASKING

What is it? Masking (or camouflaging) is when an autistic person consciously or unconsciously suppresses their natural traits to "fit in" or appear neurotypical.

What it looks like:

- Mimicking body language or facial expressions.
- Scripting conversations before they happen.
- Suppressing the urge to stim (rocking, flapping, etc.).
- Forcing eye contact, even if it feels painful or distracting.

The Hidden Cost: While masking can help avoid judgment or bullying, it is exhausting. Long-term masking often leads to:

- Extreme mental fatigue.
- Autistic Burnout.
- Loss of self-identity.
- Increased anxiety and depression.

The Goal: Creating spaces where neurodivergent people feel safe enough to unmask means less energy spent on "acting" and more energy spent on thriving.

01/14/2026

As an RBT, your work demands focus, patience, and emotional energy. You support clients every day, often in challenging moments.

That makes caring for yourself a professional responsibility, not a luxury. You need rest, clear boundaries, and time to reset after sessions. Skipping breaks, ignoring stress, or pushing through burnout hurts you and your clients.

Good care starts with you being regulated, supported, and healthy. Speak up when you need help. Use supervision.

Take your breaks seriously. When you take care of yourself, you show up calmer, safer, and more effective for the people who rely on you.

01/13/2026

Autism is not caused by parenting. Meltdowns are communication, not tantrums. Stimming supports regulation. Autism does not look the same for every child, and communication goes far beyond spoken words. Families are doing their best, even when it does not look that way from the outside. Children deserve patience, dignity, and understanding without having to earn it.

If you are looking for in-home ABA support that respects your child and supports your whole family, Alpaca Health is here to help. Reach out to learn more or take the next step when you are ready.

01/13/2026

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Hi everyone, I’m Jakie. 👋
I’m honored to be part of the team at Heart of the Village ABA, where we believe every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and empowered.

At Heart of the Village ABA, our focus goes beyond therapy sessions. We help children and young adults up to 20 years old build meaningful skills in communication, social development, and emotional regulation, always at a pace that feels safe and achievable. We take a trauma-informed approach by respecting boundaries, allowing breaks, highlighting strengths, and building trust through consistency and care.

If you’re looking for a supportive and family-centered ABA provider here in Pueblo, we’d love to connect with you.
Learn more or fill out our intake form by visiting our website. Link is in the bio!

01/12/2026

Your words shape how your child is seen and understood. Choosing language that respects neurodiversity helps your family feel heard, valued, and included. Language that centers identity, avoids labels like “suffering from autism,” and follows your child’s preferences can reduce harm and build trust.

At Alpaca Health we support inclusive communication that reflects respect and dignity for your child.