In everyday language, the word “punishment” often carries negative connotations. You might think of scolding, time-outs or harsh discipline. So it’s completely understandable if hearing this term in relation to your child’s therapy feels uncomfortable. In ABA,...
On April 21, Quest, Inc. celebrated the ribbon cutting of Quest Kids Orlando, a 16,000‑square‑foot education and therapy campus for children and teens with developmental disabilities. Responding to a Growing Need Located near the heart of Downtown Orlando, the new...
Have you ever noticed that your child can do something in one setting, like at school, but not in other settings, like at home? Or they’ll show off a new skill for you, but not for anyone else? This is very common. It doesn’t mean they don’t know the skill, but rather...
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...
When Sheldon Ebbeler first entered college, he imagined a future in physics and astronomy. But a single elective changed everything. While pursuing his degree at UCF, he took courses in communicative disorders and completed clinical observation hours in...
