Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

Frequency Recording
7 September 2026
ABA Frequency Recording: When the Count Is What Matters
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

A parent sits down at a progress meeting and says: “My child’s aggression is getting worse.” Before you can agree or disagree, you need to know how often it’s happening, and that’s what frequency recording gives you. When the number of occurrences is the most clinically meaningful thing about a behavior, that count is the […]

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How OwlLight Therapy Grew From 2 BCBAs to 19 Staff
2 September 2026
How OwlLight Therapy Grew From 2 BCBAs to 19 Staff
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

Dafne Perez-Quinn planned OwlLight Therapy out at a public library, then picked her ABA software before the clinic had a single Learner on the schedule. 4 years and roughly 19 staff later, they’re still with Portia. Here’s how she made the call.

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How BCBAs and ABA clinic owners can use AI to improve documentation, billing, workflow, and client care while maintaining professional judgment and ethical responsibility. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare at an unprecedented pace. From documentation assistants and automated report generation to revenue cycle management and ABA data analytics, AI has become a powerful tool […]

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ABA Software that has HIPAA compliance
10 April 2026
HIPAA Compliance for ABA Clinics: A Practical Guide to Protecting Learner Data
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

Why HIPAA Matters More Than Ever in ABA ABA therapy has evolved rapidly: telehealth sessions, cloud-based data collection, and digital communication tools are now standard practice. While these tools improve access and efficiency, they also introduce new risks around protected health information (PHI). The consequences of non-compliance are significant. Following an inflation adjustment released by […]

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6 April 2026
A Complete Guide to Motor Imitation in ABA
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

Why Motor Imitation Is Foundational in ABA Therapy When a child learns to clap after watching someone else, they’re demonstrating motor imitation and a foundational skill in early development. For many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), imitation doesn’t develop naturally. This makes it harder to learn communication, play, and everyday skills. In ABA therapy, […]

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How to Start an ABA Company: A Step-by-Step Ultimate Guide
1 April 2026
How to Start an ABA Company: A Step-by-Step Ultimate Guide
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) industry, which is experiencing sustained growth with no signs of slowing, represents a genuine opportunity for clinic owners considering how to start an ABA company. Industry analysis estimates that the U.S. ABA market reached approximately $7.97 billion in 2025, with projections of $10.39 billion in 2031. With autism spectrum disorder […]

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Ethical ABA Billing
13 March 2026
Ethical ABA Billing: How the Right Systems and Workflows Protect Providers 
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

Recent reporting by The Wall Street Journal about billing practices in the autism therapy industry has sparked important discussion across the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) community.

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ABA Associations
3 February 2026
Comprehensive Directory of ABA Associations Across North America
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

Last Updated: February 3, 2026 Find the right ABA association for your region and professional needs! Whether you’re looking to connect with local behavior analysts, access regional training opportunities, or join specialized professional groups, this comprehensive directory has you covered. Our list includes state and provincial ABA associations throughout the United States and Canada, plus […]

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15 September 2025
Faster ABA Billing with Inbox Health & Portia
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

You are already using Portia to help your clinic run smoothly and to simplify your ABA Billing.  Now, you can make patient invoicing just as seamless by integrating Inbox Health directly into your Portia billing workflow. Together, Portia and Inbox Health give you the tools to simplify billing, speed up collections, and improve the family […]

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12 September 2025
Portia Partners with Flychain for Insurance Payments in days, not months
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

Insurance billing delays are one of the toughest challenges ABA therapy practices face. It’s not uncommon for clinics to wait 30–120 days for insurance reimbursement, a delay that strains cash flow and limits their ability to serve families. To help clinics overcome this significant operational hurdle, Portia has partnered with Flychain to give Portia users […]

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18 August 2025
Portia Partners with Hue-Man Expressions for Inclusive ABA Communication Cards
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

ABA therapy relies heavily on visual tools to support communication and learning. Yet, many of the materials available today feature generic stick figures or images reflecting a narrow demographic, leaving many children underrepresented.  This lack of inclusivity influences how children see themselves and engage with the content, often hindering the learning process. The Representation Challenge […]

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13 August 2025
Tacting In ABA Therapy: Help Your Child Generalize Tacting Skills in Everyday Life
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

When your child begins to successfully label—or “tact”—common objects during therapy sessions, it’s an exciting milestone.  But for these skills to be truly meaningful, your child needs to use them not just in the therapy room, but out in the real world. That’s where generalization comes in. Generalization means your child can use a learned skill in […]

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