Articles and Blogs
Firefly’s articles, blogs, and research reflect the collective knowledge of our staff and trusted partners, grounded in evidence-based practice and real-world experience. Here you’ll find insights on autism development, therapy approaches, family support, and emerging research written by clinicians, educators, and collaborators who work directly with the individuals and families we serve. Our goal is to share thoughtful, practical information that informs, empowers, and advances meaningful conversations in the autism community.
When Supports Say ‘No’: The Crisis of Exclusion in Profound Autism
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly For many learners in the Firefly Autism community, attempting to access supports and services outside of Firefly comes with an enormous amount of fear and
The State of Autism Diagnostics in Colorado
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly At Firefly Autism, families over the years have often shared with us the challenges they’ve faced accessing autism evaluations in Colorado, such as waitlists stretching
Vaccines and Autism: Why Simplistic Narratives Fail Us
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly A recent Healthier Colorado survey conducted in 2025 by Magellan Strategies found that 31% of Coloradans believe vaccines may cause autism in children. This comes
Framing the Concept of Access Barriers in Autism Care
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly Autism rates continue to rise, with the CDC recently reporting 1 in 31 children are now diagnosed in the United States each year, up from
Research
Research presented at professional conferences such as the Colorado Association for Behavior Analysis (COABA). Click the images to view and download the full size version.
