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How Do I Know If My ABA Report Is Good?
We get asked all the time, “Will you accept my child’s report from his other ABA company?” Many times, this question comes after spending valuable time and money at previous ABA company that just didn’t end of being the right fit. We get it. The process of starting...
In Home vs. Clinic Based ABA
What is the difference between in-home vs. clinic-based ABA therapy? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get when we are talking with new families. How do you know if you are making the right choice when it comes to your child’s therapy? Should...
Making July 4th Crackle and Pop
Summer is a season brimming with fun and exciting activities, and one of the highlights is the biggest birthday celebration ever: July 4th! Many of us eagerly anticipate the fairs, parades, and fireworks displays that take place across the country. The festive...
Promoting Independence: Children with Autism
It’s easy for us parents of autistic children to just do everything for them. Let’s face it, teaching children independence whether or not they’re on the spectrum is time consuming. But it’s so important to take the time to do it. I used to do everything for mine...
Food Refusal in Children with Autism
Food refusal is a common concern with young children. Children with autism or other developmental disorders tend to eat an extremely narrow range of foods. What is it about autism that often makes children resistant to eating a normal and varied diet? We know many...
Literal Thinking and Autism
"Literal thinking" can be difficult for many of our kiddos to overcome. With help, many people with autism can learn to understand jokes, sarcasm, and figures of speech—and even use them themselves. Using figurative language in silly ways is one easy way to help...
Tantrums? Increase Functional Communication
Is your kiddo having a hard time transitioning? Throwing tantrums? Anxious? They may need help with their functional communication skills. What is Functional Communication? Functional communication training is based on the idea that problem behaviors may be a form of...
Washing Hands: Stop the Spread
Some of the easiest tasks can be the most challenging for our kiddos. Washing hands with soap consistently at critical moments during the day prevents the spread of diseases. With flu and COVID, we put extra emphasis on washing our hands properly. We created a...
Grants for ABA Therapy
Every year insurance providers adjust rates, change policies, and unfortunately, often make it more difficult for families in need to pay for much needed ABA therapy. Fortunately, there are many organizations whose goal is to help with exactly that problem. Here is a...