Reinforcement is at the heart of ABA therapy. It’s how clinicians build new skills, strengthen positive behaviors, and reduce those that are harmful or interfere with learning. However, reinforcement is often confused with bribery, leading caregivers to have questions...
“How can I keep my child with autism or developmental disabilities safe?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear. Children with autism face a higher risk of wandering, drowning, and accidental injury than their neurotypical peers, making teaching safety skill...
One minute, your child is calmly playing with a favorite toy. The next, they’re screaming, crying or hitting, and you’re left wondering what just happened. Challenging behaviors, like tantrums, aggression, self-injurious behavior and property destruction, can feel...
When your child begins ABA therapy, it’s not their journey to take alone. It’s yours too. As a parent or caregiver of a child with autism or other neurodevelopmental differences, you play one of the most important roles in your child’s growth. That’s why caregiver...
Children tend to thrive when they know what to expect. For children with autism, this need for predictability can be even stronger. Structure acts like a safety net. It provides a sense of control and predictability in a child’s life, which can reduce stress. At the...
