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Teaching Children How to Navigate Malls Using ABA

Going out in public places with children can be overwhelming, for both the parents and children. This is especially true if the place is crowded, unfamiliar and full of new sensory stimuli, such as a shopping mall. Children with autism spectrum…
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How ABA Can Help at Restaurants or Cafes

Going on an outing with a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a nerve-wracking experience. This is especially true in unfamiliar environments and/or ones that provide a lot of sensory input. Children with autism face many…
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Using Fidget Tools Appropriately within ABA Therapy

Toys are critical for helping children develop and facilitate learning. They can help with sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, color and shape recognition, hand-eye coordination and so much more. In applied behavior analysis…
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Using ABA to Teach Conversational Reciprocity

Most people have reciprocal conversations throughout their day. They take turns to express how they’re feeling, provide feedback, tell stories and more. It takes time to learn the art of holding a conversation like this, though, and the…
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Identifying Sensory Preferences Using ABA

All children experience life and the world around them in very unique ways. Knowing how a child might react to textures, tastes, smells, sounds and sights can help those around them support them in the best way possible. While all children…
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ABA Tips for Reducing Clothing Sensitivities

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face sensory sensitivities that can disrupt their daily lives. Some children can be hypersensitive to things such as textures, tastes, lights and sounds and want to avoid them, while others…