Acorns to Oaks
Raising a child is never one-size-fits-all, and neither is therapy.
Acorns to Oaks is a podcast about helping children grow, families feel supported, and care feel more human.
Hosted by behavior analysts and healthcare professionals, each episode explores the real-world challenges families face, breaking down ABA, child development, feeding, behavior, and the systems that shape care today.
We believe in individualized treatment, compassionate care, and asking the most important question first: what matters most to your family?
Acorns to Oaks
Latest Episodes
The Science of Friendship | Social Skills, Bullying, and the PEERS Program
Kristine and Sarah discuss social skills, friendship development, bullying, cyberbullying, and the UCLA PEERS® program for autistic teens and young adults.This episode explores: how friendships actually form
Navigating ABA Insurance and Funding in California
In this episode of Acorns to Oaks, Kristine and Sarah are joined by Nurture & Nature ABA’s Chief Operations Officer, Kevin Jackson, to discuss how ABA therapy is funded in California.They break down private insurance, Medi-C...
Helping Kids Expand Their Diet Without Force
Kristine and Sarah discuss compassionate food expansion, picky eating, sensory sensitivities, comfort foods, peer modeling, and why children should never be forced into eating new foods. They explore practical ABA-informed strategies like Plate...
Why Forcing Kids to Eat Can Backfire: Rethinking Feeding Therapy
Feeding challenges in children, especially those with autism, are far more complex than “just getting them to eat.” In this episode of Acorns to Oaks, Kristine and Sarah explore the science, psychology, and real-world experiences ...
Medications in ABA Therapy: Side Effects, ADHD Treatment, and What Parents Should Know
In this episode of Acorns to Oaks, we explore how medications are used alongside ABA therapy and what parents should know about benefits, risks, and side effects.From ADHD stimulants like Ritalin to antipsychotic medications oft...