A Collaborative, Parent-Led Approach to Communication.
Our specialized 8-week program empowers you as your child's primary teacher. You’ll learn how to implement strategies to promote communication at home—creating a more impactful, lasting learning experience than traditional models.
Let’s unlock your child’s voice together.
We know that parenting an autistic, non-verbal child can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding effective ways to help them communicate. You may feel frustrated, unsure of where to start, or even unsatisfied with your current therapy services, feeling ill-equipped or disconnected from the progress you hoped to see.
We’re here to change that.
Unlike traditional models, we empower you—not a therapist—to be your child’s primary teacher, guiding you every step of the way. With our expertise and your dedication, you’ll see your child’s communication emerge, and you’ll feel the deep satisfaction of being the one to unlock that potential.
Welcome to…
The Communication Breakthrough
As a parent, you can anticipate your child's needs without them saying a word, but providing them with the ability to communicate is a powerful tool.
Our 8-week live, online course teaches parents how to help their autistic child communicate.
Through simple, step-by-step lessons, caregivers—no matter their experience—will gain the confidence to succeed.
After an initial skills assessment, we’ll choose the best communication method for your child, and your instructor will guide you each week.
This program is perfect for parents who:
Are on a waitlist for ABA/speech services and want to start teaching now
Are already receiving ABA/speech and are ready to take the lead role in their child’s learning
Want to teach their child independently, outside traditional services
Our initial launch of The Communication Breakthrough is set to begin May 2025—featuring an exclusive parent cohort of only 10 spots available.
Important dates:
Our Process
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Registration
Intake & consent forms
Parent reviews and signs intake documentation including consent forms and a brief assessment to identify your child’s current skill levels.
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Week 1
1:1 Phone call
Parent and clinical instructor hold a 30-min phone call to review signed intake forms, review expectations, and discuss the assessment results together.
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Week 2
Class lesson: Teaching “More”
Parent attends the first live, online class (1.5 hrs) among a cohort of 10-12 other dedicated parents. Your clinical instructor will provide step-by-step, expert guidance to help you confidently begin teaching your child their first request, "More" using ASL or vocalization (the exact word varies).
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Week 3
Class lesson: Prompt fading
This week’s lesson focuses on promoting your child’s independence. Parents will learn how to implement prompt fading by gradually reducing support, allowing your child demonstrate the skill on their own. Parents continue to practice throughout the week.
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Week 4
Class lesson: Troubleshooting & support A
Learning a new skill is hard and comes with barriers to progress. During week 4, we’ll troubleshoot through barriers that have come up when practicing our first lesson (teaching “more”) within the online class.
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Week 5
Class lesson: Generalization and maintenance
Parents will learn how to generalize their child’s new skill across different routines, confidently promoting communication during bath time, play time, dressing, and outings. This practice promotes long-lasting skills that maintain over time.
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Week 6
Class lesson: Teaching “All done”
Building on your newly developed skill set, in week 6 you’ll learn how to teach your child their second request, “All done” using ASL or vocalization (the exact word varies).
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Week 7
Class lesson: Troubleshooting & support B
New barriers will arise as parents continue to practice their new skill set (teaching “all done”). During our final class lesson, we'll continue to tackle obstacles together, providing support as you progress.
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Week 8
1:1 Formal check-out phone call
Parent and clinical instructor will have a 30-minute phone call to address any questions, formally check out from the program, and discuss the family’s successes. Parents will also share how the skills learned have been meaningful and useful in real-life situations. At Celeste Crystal, we want to ensure you and your child have gained valuable and practical skills that positively impact your everyday life.
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Graduation
Community & cohort support
Parents will have the opportunity to join an exclusive Facebook group where they can continue to connect and share personal wins with the other parents who have also graduated from the program. Your voluntary participation comes with lifelong access to the private group.
This is a perfect fit if you…
- Know you’re a dedicated parent but doubt your ability on how to teach your child new skills or wonder if you’re doing it right
-Benefit from structure to hold you accountable to attend the lessons and consistently implement them throughout the week
- Will actively reach out for support and ask questions when you're unsure or stuck
- Are committed to setting aside several 5-minute "mini practice sessions" daily at home to boost your child's progress throughout the week
- Are ready to build confidence and certainty in your own ability to teach your child new skills, rather than depending on a therapist
This is not a good fit if you…
- Prefer other people to teach your child
- Are unable to attend most of the live training classes
-Are unable or unwilling to dedicate time to practice the skills with your child throughout the day
-Are looking for an immediate, short-term solution for progress
FAQs
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Our online lessons take place every Friday at 9:00 am PST.
TIP: Don't let scheduling keep you from your child’s success you're dreaming of. Every participant is granted one make-up phone call. Take advantage of it!
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The lessons are carefully structured in a specific sequence, with each one designed to build upon the previous. Parents are highly encouraged to attend each lesson as we go through the course for optimal results, however, we know that life happens.
Members of the course are allotted one make-up lesson, in the form of a 1:1 phone call (30 mins) with the clinical instructor to review missed lesson material. (Note: Make-ups must be scheduled proactively with the instructor and must take place before the following Friday class).
Due to HIPAA privacy policies, recordings will not be an option at this time.
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Results depend on your child's unique skill level and learning pace (beyond your control), as well as the daily practice you commit to (within your control).
After each Friday's lesson, parents will consistently practice the communication skills learned, throughout the week. Parent practice plays a crucial role in the progress that you will see.
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The Communication Breakthrough is parent-led. You are the driving force of teaching your child new skills, not a therapist.
Traditional ABA therapy typically involves a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) setting goals for your child, while an entry-level instructor works to implement them. However, the truth is, no one understands your child better than you. Many parents express concerns about the quality of care, saying things like, "They don't know how to engage with my child" or "They lack experience."
At Celeste Crystal, we believe parents are the most effective teachers. Therapists may only be with your child for a few hours, but you are there every day, guiding and supporting them 24/7.
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Our model at Celeste Crystal works perfectly in supplement to traditional ABA therapy. When provided by you, our team will review your current ABA report to promote continuity of care.
The goal is that you’ll walk away with new skills that you haven’t learned from your current ABA team, such as how to teach your child to communicate.
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That’s totally okay! Our main approach is to teach skills in brief intervals (1-5 minutes) spread throughout the day. There's no need for your child to sit at a table for long periods when practicing these skills with you.
We focus on teaching in more natural settings, like on the floor or in a high chair, rather than using formal, structured teaching methods.
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My Happiness Guarantee: I am confident you will find great value in our program. If you are not completely satisfied within the first two lessons, we offer a full money back guarantee.
