Positive Outcomes

03/10/2026

ULM is the first educational institution in northeast Louisiana to offer a transition and postsecondary program for young adults who were in special ed.

03/07/2026

02/18/2026

A special enrollment period runs January 15-February 15, 2026. During this time, UHC Medicaid patients may enroll in another health plan. Patients can select a new plan by phone, through the Medicaid self-service portal, or the Healthy Louisiana app. Patients who do not select a new plan will be automatically re-assigned. When patients receive their new health plan insurance card in the mail, it is important for them to bring their new card to any upcoming appointments at Access Health Louisiana. If patients do not receive a new insurance card in the mail, contact the Louisiana Department of Health’s Medicaid office through My Medicaid or by calling 1-855-229-6848.

12/18/2025

Positive Outcomes staff 2025

12/13/2025

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Hopebridge uses evidence-based therapy that utilizes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy). From understanding what autism looks like to ...

11/17/2025

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“Gentle parenting” sounds great…

right up until your kid snaps at a teacher who isn’t allowed to “gentle” them back.

Everyone loves the idea of “communication instead of correction”

until their child steps outside the bubble

and meets a world that is not paid to tiptoe around their emotions.

Teachers don’t have an hour to unpack one kid’s meltdown

while twenty others sit and wait.

Bosses won’t pause a meeting to validate someone’s feelings.

And the police, the court system, or adult life in general

absolutely will *not* care about “big emotions” or “dysregulation.”

We’re raising kids who can name every feeling

but crumble the second they hear the word *no.*

Yes — empathy matters.

Yes — communication matters.

But so do boundaries.

So does structure.

So does discipline that actually teaches, not tiptoes.

Because the real world doesn’t hand out comfort corners

every time someone gets corrected.

A parent’s job isn’t to erase every discomfort.

It’s to prepare their child for a life that won’t go out of its way to be gentle.

So be kind — but don’t be spineless.

Be loving — but don’t be afraid to say “enough.”

Because one day, the world won’t bend for them.

And if they never learn accountability at home,

life will deliver the lesson in a way no parent ever wanted. 💥

10/21/2025

We’re committed to helping every child experience all the good things — safely, joyfully, and at their own pace.

The Hall-O-Champions Festival was inspired by parents who face real challenges that sometimes make traditional trick-or-treating difficult. For some children, crowded or outdoor spaces aren’t the safest or most comfortable. That’s why we created this event to offer a place where families can enjoy all the fun, in the way that works best for them.

We see you. We celebrate you. And we want you to know — there’s space for you here

🏆 Trophies for Costume Contest
🎟️ $50 Gift Card Raffles
🧩 Play-Doh & Sensory Stations
🎯 Game Tables & Family Fun!

✨ Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Ruston Parks and Recreation
Bradford Jumpers/Sharon Bradford
Lincoln Parish Library
Family Solutions BDS - Ruston, La
Masterpiece Behavior Services, LLC
Junior Auxiliary of Ruston
Milestones ABA Center
B.R.A.V.E Child, Inc
Ainsley Noel/Samuel Stewart
Mary Kay with Kay
Trio’s Dining-Ruston

👨‍👩‍👧 Families: RSVP here so our sponsors can prepare:
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10/01/2025

Come out to the Ruston Sports Complex and see us at the Hall-O-Champions! This is open to families of children and teens with special needs. Register below:

09/28/2025

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Walk with purpose! 👟💙 Show your support with Autism Nike Sneakers – stylish, comfortable, and designed to spread awareness. 🧩
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09/23/2025

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(Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 23, 2025) – The Autism Society of America expresses deep concern regarding the White House event on Autism on September 22, where […]

09/23/2025

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APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism https://ow.ly/P6k850X0zCi