by Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA | Mar 20, 2026 | Quest Kids Therapy
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...
by Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA | Mar 5, 2026 | Quest Kids Therapy
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...
by Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA | Feb 12, 2026 | Quest Kids Therapy
“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...
by Alexis George | Jan 8, 2026 | Quest Kids Therapy, Team Member Highlight
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...
by Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA | Jan 5, 2026 | Quest Kids Therapy
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...
by Alexis George | Dec 3, 2025 | Quest Kids Therapy, Team Member Highlight
At Quest Kids Therapy, our mission is to help children and teens with autism and other developmental disabilities thrive through evidence‑based ABA therapy. With centers across Central Florida and Greater Tampa Bay, our team is made up of passionate professionals who...
