Is your child's tantrum getting worse after you set a new limit? It may be an extinction burst, and it can mean your plan is working. Learn what extinction bursts are in ABA, why behavior spikes before it improves, and why giving in makes it harder. Get practical, BCBA-backed strategies for Silicon Valley parents, plus a free downloadable guide from BlackRock Behavior Group.

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For families in the fast-paced ecosystem of Silicon Valley, balancing a demanding career with your child’s holistic health requires solutions rooted in elite science. Yet for many parents of autistic children, mealtime isn't a moment of connection—it’s a battlefield. Research shows that up to 90% of children with autism experience feeding struggles, frequently driven by intense sensory hypersensitivities that make novel foods feel entirely overwhelming.

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.