Radical Minds

03/18/2026

🌟This week we are highlighting Ryder Harkleroad, RBT at our U Street location.🌟

Ryder is a valued member of our clinic who consistently goes above and beyond to support both his clients and his team. He is always willing to step in and help wherever needed, and brings a steady, reliable presence to each day.

As he continues to grow in his role, Ryder actively works to strengthen his skills and support those around him. He has made a meaningful impact on both his clients and our team.

We are grateful to have Ryder on the Radical Minds team. 💚

03/16/2026

Many children in ABA are prescribed 30–40 hours of therapy per week.

Early research on intensive intervention is often cited to justify those recommendations. But the evidence does not clearly show that higher treatment hours consistently produce better outcomes, particularly when programs reach the upper end of that range.

Over time, however, high-hour models have become increasingly normalized across the industry.

This raises an important question:

How are treatment hours actually determined, and what oversight exists to ensure those decisions remain individualized and evidence-based?

This post examines how treatment intensity became the default in many programs and why clearer guardrails may be necessary when these decisions affect very young children.

Link in the comments.

03/13/2026

🌟This week we are highlighting Bryan Key, RBT at our Northwest Omaha location.🌟

Bryan joined Radical Minds in July 2025 and will be celebrating his one-year anniversary with us this summer. Over the past year, Bryan has become a valued member of the team. He is dependable, consistent, and brings strong knowledge of the clients he works with into every session.

Bryan does a great job making sessions engaging and interactive, and he has built strong relationships with both his clients and coworkers.

We are grateful to have Bryan on the Radical Minds team. 💚

03/12/2026

“How do you teach communication?”

It is one of the questions we hear most often during our initial meetings.

At Radical Minds, our goal is not to force one communication method. Our goal is to help each child access the most effective and practical way to communicate.

That may start with gestures, sounds, pictures, sign, or an AAC device.

Once a child has a reliable way to communicate, we build from there.

Communication looks different for every child, but every child deserves a way to be understood.

03/09/2026

Who are the women role models in your life?

Today on International Women’s Day, we recognize the many women who shape our communities, families, and workplaces in meaningful ways.

At Radical Minds, we are fortunate to work alongside incredible women who serve as clinicians, therapists, leaders, and advocates for the children and families we support. Their dedication, compassion, and expertise help create meaningful progress every day.

We are grateful for the impact these women make in our clinics, our community, and in the lives of the families we serve. 💚

03/09/2026

Rural access to autism services in Nebraska is a real issue.

Families outside Omaha and Lincoln often have fewer providers, longer drives, and fewer options. That deserves attention and real solutions.

But here is the question we should be asking:

Does improving access mean lowering the standards for how care is supervised?

Children receiving ABA are almost always receiving other therapies too—speech, occupational therapy, sometimes physical therapy. Those fields face the same rural workforce challenges, yet high-intensity care still relies heavily on in-person oversight.

ABA should not be held to a lower standard.

I looked at statewide licensing data across several disciplines to better understand what the rural workforce actually looks like.

The numbers were interesting.

Full post is in the comments.

03/06/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Evelyn Fritz, RBT 🌟

Evelyn joined Radical Minds in September of 2025 and has quickly become a valued member of our Bellevue team. She brings a fun and joyful energy to the clinic and does a great job keeping her clients engaged while making learning meaningful. Her care for the children she works with truly shines through in her sessions.

Thank you, Evelyn, for the positivity and dedication you bring to Radical Minds each day. We are grateful to have you on our team. 💚

03/05/2026

“Will my child age out of services?”

This is a question we hear often.

At Radical Minds, we do not operate on strict age cutoffs. Decisions around services are based on clinical progress, ongoing need, and whether we are the right setting to support a child’s goals.

Every child’s path looks different, and these are conversations we are always open to having with families.

03/01/2026

If someone is supervising your child’s ABA therapy… are they actually in Nebraska?

That question matters.

There are 780 licensed behavior analysts in our state.

But when I reviewed the licensing database, less than half list a Nebraska address.

Licensure is not the same as physical presence.

And when services are high-intensity and medical in nature, proximity is not a small detail.

This is not about politics or competition.

It is about who is overseeing care — and whether families understand what that oversight really looks like.

I mapped the numbers and broke them down clearly.

Full post linked in comments.

02/23/2026

We are so excited to announce Liz’s promotion to Clinical Supervisor at our Millard West location 🎉

Since passing her BCaBA exam, Liz has stepped fully into her leadership role. Her growth has been incredible to watch. She is intentional with her feedback, invests in the learning and development of her RBTs, and consistently shows up as a true team player.

Liz helps create a positive, steady culture in the clinic. She leads with work ethic, humility, and a willingness to jump in wherever she’s needed.

Millard West is lucky to have her. We are proud of you, Liz 💚

02/21/2026

“How do you deal with tantrums?”

We hear this almost every time we meet a new family.

Our approach may surprise you.

We are not looking for ways to shut behavior down. We are looking at what it is telling us.

When we shift the focus from stopping behavior to teaching skills, everything changes. Progress becomes safer. More sustainable. More meaningful.

The goal is not compliance.
It is independence.

If you have questions about your child’s behavior, we are here to help.

02/21/2026

We get this question often.

Does insurance actually cover ABA therapy in Omaha?

The answer is usually yes, but the details matter. We put together a clear explanation of how coverage works in Nebraska and what families should know before getting started.

If this is something someone in your world is navigating, it may be helpful.

Learn how insurance coverage for ABA therapy works in Omaha, Nebraska, including commercial plans, Medicaid, medical necessity requirements, and what families should verify.