Entrepreneurship in Autism Therapy - Derek Barrows of Belay On Autism Services

Entrepreneurship in Autism Therapy - Derek Barrows of Belay On Autism Services Derek is the Founder and CEO of Belay On Autism Services, which offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with autism in North Texas. In this episode, Derek shares information about applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, a widely used approach that focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors and teaching new skills. While ABA has been shown to be effective for many children with autism, it's important to note that it may not be the best fit for every child. In this episode, you'll learn about: 👉🏼The potential benefits of play-based therapy 👉🏼 The importance of individualized therapy plans 👉🏼 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and how it can be used to help individuals with autism Derek and I have gotten to know each other over the last few years, as our wives are good friends and our daughters participate in your sports together. Derek was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD growing up, but never received a diagnosis of autism himself, and we discussed how those challenges played a role in the development of the mission he has with Belay On. For the baseball fans out there, Derek was a very high-level baseball player, spending a few years after college in the minor leagues pursuing a professional baseball career. For those interested in learning more, here is Belay On's website. https://belayonautismservices.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro to Derek 9:45 His Healthcare Career 13:24 What is Belay On 16:35 Autism Diagnosis 19:45 ABA Therapy Explained 27:04 Derek's Entrepreneurial Journey 33:45 Lessons Learned 42:34 The Future of Autism Care 45:40 Closing Thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spencer-harlan-smith/support