59. Bringing ABA Therapy to Rural America

In this episode of the Healthcare Uprising podcast, we explore what it really takes to deliver high-quality ABA therapy to children with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses in rural communities where access is limited and barriers are real.   Karina Maestas shares her journey building Kaibab Behavioral Health Services and the challenges of sustaining care amid Medicaid cuts and workforce shortages. We discuss the importance of early intervention, trauma-informed approaches, and meeting families where they are — literally and figuratively.   The conversation also highlights Rising Mountain Academy and its innovative model designed to support children with complex needs through individualized education and behavioral services.   This episode is a candid look at access, equity, and the commitment required to bring meaningful autism support home to families who might otherwise go without.   https://risingmountainacademy.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Level-letter-everything-beautiful/dp/B0FSSSG9WG https://www.amazon.ca/This-Forty-Authentically-Korina-Maestas/dp/B0GML7Q7H6 https://kaibabaz.com/resources