by Candace Tomassetti 
School is back, work is back, and masks? Well those are back too! The past year and a half has been very unpredictable for all- especially our students and children…
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Happy Summer friends and family! It’s August, it’s hot, and it’s totally acceptable to walk around wishing people a “Happy Summer.” What exactly does happy summer mean though? It is…
by Alyssa Barreto 
Who knew that when distance learning was implemented for 2 weeks that we would still be here over a year later? Parents are juggling employment, life, and now teaching. Becoming…
Topics: ABA
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by Jilian DeTiberiis 
There are many aspects of being a parent, some of which include watching your child learn and grow, engaging with them in games and pretend play, and experiencing them develop…
by Alexandra Rodriguez 
Now that the weather is warmer and the days are longer, there are more opportunities for fun outdoor activities. These outdoor activities are extra special because they each require materials…
There are several challenges our kids with autism face on a day to day basis – emotional regulation being one of them. Being able to regulate our emotions involves the…
Topics: ABA | Autism | Challenging Behavior | Emotional Skills | Life Skills | Parent Resources | Self Care
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by Adriana Giraldo 
Young adults with autism or developmental disabilities often have a very long history of reinforcement of their problem behavior. This often leads to a restrictive lifestyle for their families, which…
Since the start of the now year-long pandemic, parents have been tasked with a challenging feat: not only coming up with different ways to keep their children entertained, but doing…
by Jessica Baldwin 
Aubrey Daniels, the first editor of the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management (JOBM) defines feedback as “information about performance that allows an individual to adjust his or her performance” (2016). …
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? I know I do, and so do most children! Scavenger hunts are a great way to combat boredom while also teaching functional and…
Ain’t that the truth! I’m almost thirty years-old and I fidget! My go-to fidget when I’m nervous, anxious, or just plain bored is spinning my rings on my finger. Fidget…
Recently, there has been a rise in the popularity of clinic-based ABA therapy. Because ABA clinics are such controlled environments, it’s natural to wonder about whether children would be able…