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Beyond Traditional ABA Therapy: Why Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Autism Changes Everything
Are you on the fence about traditional ABA therapy? In the demanding environment of Silicon Valley, treating only external behavior isn't enough. At BlackRock Behavior Group, we go beyond the surface. Discover how integrating personalized nutrition and the gut-brain axis transforms your child’s therapeutic experience. Read our latest post to learn why addressing these vital biological connections unlocks calmer behavior, academic readiness, and lifelong success.

Troy Burg, M.S., BCBA, LSSBB, CBA
Jul 25 min read


Why Non-Clinical Directors Put Silicon Valley Children at Risk: A BlackRock BCBA Shares Their Personal Story
As a Silicon Valley BCBA, I learned the hard way that many “directors” overseeing ABA programs aren’t clinicians at all. They’re not trained in behavior analysis, not bound to an ethics code, and their decisions can put children at risk. Parents assume a qualified BCBA is leading treatment — but too often, non‑clinical managers control care, and kids pay the price.

Troy Burg, M.S., BCBA, LSSBB, CBA
Jun 15 min read
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