ABS Kids Blog

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Connection, and Hope

Written by Jeremi Fulmore | Jan 10, 2025 4:37:37 PM

As we welcome in 2025, we at ABS Kids want to take a moment to celebrate you—our incredible families. Last year was filled with inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and the power of community.  

Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated milestones, and created countless moments of joy. 

 

For families raising children with autism, every day can be a mix of triumphs and trials. We see you. We celebrate your victories—big and small. And we’re honored to walk alongside you on this journey. 

This year, we came together at events across the country, like the Summer Family Pool Party in Riverside, CA, and the Special Needs Expo in Hendersonville, TN. These gatherings weren’t just about fun and connection—they were a testament to the strength of our community. 

                                      

We also saw the transformative impact of initiatives like "San Diego’s 2nd Annual Field Day," where kindness and compassion took center stage. Moments like these remind us of the power of collective action and the incredible things we can achieve when we work together. 

Parenting a child with autism requires patience, creativity, and an endless well of love. It’s a journey that can feel overwhelming at times, but it’s also filled with moments of pure joy. 

The first time your child makes a new friend, learns a new skill, or expresses themselves in a way that makes their eyes light up—those are the moments that make it all worthwhile. 

At ABS Kids, we’re inspired by your dedication and your belief in your children’s potential. You remind us every day why our work matters. 

As we step into a new year, we’re committed to continuing this journey with you. Our mission, vision, and values remain the same: 

Mission 

To empower children with autism spectrum disorders and their families to reach their full potential through diagnosis and individualized ABA therapy. 

Vision 

To make high-quality ABA therapy accessible to all children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders across the nation. 

Values 

Passion: We are passionate about helping children with autism spectrum disorders — and their families — live their best lives. 

Quality: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality in everything that we do. 

Transparency: We believe transparency at its core is honesty. We always provide clear, open communications between one another and to clients and their caregivers. 

Innovation: We continuously seek out new methods, technologies, and knowledge to adapt and improve our techniques and approaches. 

Integrity: We always do what’s right for the individual child and their family. We also ensure every action and decision is carried out in a respectful manner that ultimately upholds the laws, standards, guidelines, and ethics that govern our work. 

Accessibility: We believe that everyone should have equal opportunity and access to diagnosis and individualized ABA therapy and receive the same level of care regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation. 

We’re excited to launch new programs, host more events, and continue building a network of support for our families. Together, we’ll face the future with hope, knowing that brighter days are ahead. 

Upcoming Events: 

  • Sensory-Friendly Night at Wild Lights Jan 9 (Columbia, SC)  
  • Sensory Friendly Evening Jan 14 at the Main St. Children's Museum (Rock Hill, SC) 
  • Sensory Friendly Playtime Jan 15 Marbles Kids Museum (Raleigh, NC) 
  • ABAI 19th Annual Autism Conference Jan 17-19 (Recruiting) 
  • CATCH 2025 Jan 24-26 (BD) 

Thank You for Being Part of Our Family 

 To our families: thank you for trusting us to be part of your lives. Thank you for your courage, your strength, and your unwavering love for your children. You are the heart of ABS Kids, and we’re endlessly grateful for the opportunity to support you. 

Here’s to a joyful, hopeful, and transformative 2025. Together, we’ll continue to empowers children with autism spectrum disorders to reach their potential by understanding their world.