“Over the river and through the woods!” If you will be packing your little ones into the car for a road trip, we are here to make it fun for…
Naturalist Teaching in ABA We as educators can get caught up in data collection when the goal is for the learner to retain skills and independently apply skills. Once a…
Although there are lots of general recommendations for toilet training, children with developmental delays such as autism may have particular difficulty acquiring this self-help skill. In this case, a more…
Bedtimes can be a stressful time for parents and children. Sometimes we have tried to set a sleep schedule or a routine, but for some reason, they haven’t been successful. …
There are many services we need to access in the community. Going to the doctor when ill, getting our teeth cleaned by a dentist, and getting our haircut, just to…
Where and when do I start? For parents raising a child with autism or other developmental diagnoses, the transition from school to adulthood can be both an exciting and overwhelming…
When you are the parent of a child with a disability, after school programs and activities may seem beyond your reach. The truth is, there are many options for kids…
You have always known how important sleep is. You have likely heard recommendations to get 8 hours of sleep per night, along with the countless benefits getting enough sleep will…
It’s finally fall! But alas, Covid is still limiting what we can do, especially around other people. If you’re avoiding crowded activities like pumpkin or apple picking, here are some…
What are Multiple-Step Tasks? Dressing, toileting, grooming, bathing, household chores, leisure, and cooking tasks all take multiple steps to complete. Some examples include putting on a shirt, washing your face,…
“Absolutely NO edibles!” Over my years in the ABA field, I encounter more and more families who say “I don’t want you to use edibles!” We use what is reinforcing….
We’ve all been there. The cookie aisle at the grocery store, leaving the playground before everyone else, waiting at the salon for an unwanted haircut – tantrums come hard and…