Florida is currently transitioning the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Health Plan from Sunshine Health to Molina Healthcare, with the statewide change scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026. This major transition will directly affect Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providers and
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Embracing Challenges was proud to participate in the City of Parkland’s Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day, held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre in Parkland, Florida. The event brought the community
Embracing Challenges Services is proud to announce that co-founders Arlie Perez and Helen Mashburn will be attending the 2026 CASP Conference, a premier event dedicated to the administration and operation of autism service provider organizations while maintaining clinical excellence. The conference
Embracing Challenges Services is proud to announce that we are now an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider. As an approved ACE Provider, we are authorized to offer: • Professional Development Units (PDUs) for Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs) • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for
We are proud to announce that Embracing Challenges Services has officially earned the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence – Organizational Recognition (BHCOE) certification in the state of Florida! This prestigious recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in Applied Behavior Analysis
1. Overview of HB 1103 and IDD Pilot Program Expansion Florida’s HB 1103, effective July 1, 2025, significantly expands the state’s IDD Pilot Program (originally launched in 2023) to broader eligibility. Initially limited to two Medicaid regions, the program will now
At Embracing Challenges Services, we believe that every family should have access to the care their child needs. That’s why it’s important to understand how legislation like the Florida Autism Insurance Act supports families in accessing essential autism-related services, including Applied
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Pre-Conference Workshops | September 17, 2025 General Sessions | September 18-20, 2025 Autism prevalence rises to 1 in 31 children in the U.S. April 15, 2025 Today, the CDC released new data showing that 1 in
