Beyond Awareness: A Personal and Professional Perspective on Autism Acceptance
Beyond Awareness: A Personal and Professional Perspective on Autism Acceptance By Angela Khater, MA, BCBA | Clinical Director at IOA April is Autism Awareness Month—but for Angela Khater, both an autism mom and a behavior analyst, awareness is only the first step. In this heartfelt blog, Angela shares how her dual role as a parent and professional shapes IOA’s family-centered, compassionate approach to ABA therapy. This piece is a call to move beyond awareness and into action, inclusion, and genuine acceptance. It’s a reminder that success looks different for every family—and that every child deserves to be supported, understood, and celebrated for who they are. Read more about how lived experience drives the mission at IOA.