For some children, the biggest challenge is not choosing the costume. It is actually putting it on and getting it off. This is where strategies commonly used in ABA therapy can be helpful. The goal is not to force a child into a costume. Instead, the goal is to help the child gradually become more comfortable with the routine while
Halloween is a fun and exciting time for many families, but for children with autism, wearing a Halloween costume can sometimes be challenging: They may be tight, itchy, heavy, noisy, restrictive, or made from unfamiliar materials. Masks can feel uncomfortable around the face, and hats, wigs, makeup, or accessories may introduce new sensory experiences. For some children, simply getting into
Halloween can be an exciting time for young children, but for children with autism, some traditional Halloween activities can also feel overwhelming. New sights, loud sounds, unfamiliar costumes, changes in routine, crowds, and unexpected experiences can make Halloween more challenging. The good news is that Halloween does not have to be overwhelming to be fun. With a little preparation and
Autism is part of the lives of hundreds of thousands of families across the United States, including families right here in Florida. As more children are identified with autism and families seek support, understanding the numbers can help highlight why early identification, individualized therapy, and access to services matter. How Common Is Autism? According to the latest data from the
Something as familiar as brushing your teeth can involve unfamiliar sensations, changes in routine, sounds, textures, or feelings that make the activity difficult to accept, and for some children with autism it can feel overwhelming. For one ABLE client, whom we will call Aidan to protect his privacy, toothbrushing had become a significant challenge. What started as resistance to brushing
The toddler years are filled with exciting milestones. First words, pointing, playing, laughing, following directions, and learning how to interact with others are all important parts of early childhood development. But what happens when your child seems to be developing differently from other children their age? For some parents, noticing developmental differences can be the first step toward discovering that
If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism, you may be wondering what a typical day of Early Intervention ABA Therapy actually looks like. Will your child spend the entire day sitting at a table? Will therapy feel like school? What will they work on? The answer is that every child’s day is different because ABA therapy is individualized
For many parents of children with autism, ABA therapy does not stop when their child goes back to school. In fact, the school environment can be an important place for children to practice communication, social skills, following directions, independence, transitions, and other skills they are learning through therapy. ABA therapy in school allows children to practice these skills in the
When parents think about Early Intervention ABA Therapy, they often picture therapists working one-on-one with their child. While those therapy sessions are incredibly important, there is another piece of the puzzle that can have an even greater impact on a child’s progress: parent training. At ABLE, we believe parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. That’s why parent
The first few years of a child’s life are filled with incredible opportunities for learning and development. So for children with autism, early intervention can make a meaningful difference by teaching foundational skills that support independence, communication, and confidence. Through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, children learn skills that not only help them today but also prepare them for success
