by ABA Journey | Oct 29, 2025 | Encouraging Positive Behavior
Toileting is one of childhood’s biggest milestones — and one of the most stressful for parents of children with autism. Unlike other skills, toilet training requires communication, sensory comfort, motor skills, and emotional regulation all at once. Children on the...
by ABA Journey | Oct 28, 2025 | Encouraging Positive Behavior
Everyday tasks like getting ready for school or finishing homework rely on a set of mental skills called executive functioning. These skills help us plan, organize, start, and complete activities — and for many children with autism, they can be particularly...
by ABA Journey | Oct 28, 2025 | Encouraging Positive Behavior
Transitions — moving from one activity, place, or situation to another — are part of everyday life. For many children with autism, however, even small changes can feel overwhelming. Imagine being deeply focused on a favorite activity when suddenly it’s time to stop....
by ABA Journey | Aug 26, 2025 | Understanding ABA
Starting ABA therapy can feel like a big step — especially when you’re not sure what the first stages will look like. One of the most important parts of getting started is the ABA assessment. This evaluation helps the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) create a...
by ABA Journey | Aug 26, 2025 | Understanding ABA
If your child is on the autism spectrum, you may have noticed that some of the toughest moments happen when they can’t tell you what they need, when a change in routine throws them off, or when it’s hard to keep them motivated. In ABA, three simple but powerful tools...
