Enroll in School or Stay Exclusively in ABA?
As a new school year approaches, many of our parents start thinking about whether their child should enroll in school or stay exclusively in ABA therapy. The answer to that question is going to depend a lot on where your child is on their therapy journey and your...
Getting an Autism Diagnosis
The idea of reaching out to someone about an autism diagnosis can be very scary. Even if deep down it is clear that something isn’t quite right, putting a label on your child may feel intimidating or, even worse, like you did something wrong. Rest assured that...
Save Time and Sanity with Play Schedules
Independent play can be a game changer. Independent play time can allow for a little piece of time to do all the things we do as parents. And let’s face it, right now we all could use a free minute to focus on something other than entertaining our kids.
The Four Functions of Behavior
Behavior can affect the whole family. Sometimes the reasoning seems clear, but other times it can be confusing and frustrating. This weeks blog tackles the four functions of behavior. Learning how to spot the reason behind a behavior is the first step to change!
What is ABA?
A Google Search for ABA Therapy provides a whole host of possible ABA providers and a handful of jargon filled blogs about what ABA is. It can be confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break it down into some basic concepts. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis- So, what does that mean? It means that we look at why a behavior is happening within the context of real life.