by ABA Journey | Aug 24, 2025 | Talking & Social Skills
When your child throws a toy, cries, or runs away when asked to do something, it might feel like defiance. But often, these behaviors are communication attempts — a way to say “I need something” when words aren’t available. Functional Communication Training (FCT) is...
by ABA Journey | Aug 24, 2025 | Talking & Social Skills
As a parent, you know your child best. You notice the little things — how they respond when you call their name, how they play, or the words they use (or don’t use yet). Sometimes these are simply part of personality. But in some cases, they may be early indicators of...
by ABA Journey | Aug 24, 2025 | Talking & Social Skills
If your child isn’t speaking yet — or uses very few words — you might wonder what the future holds. Will they ever talk? How will they tell you what they need? It’s important to know: nonverbal does not mean non-communicative. Many children who aren’t speaking still...
by ABA Journey | Aug 24, 2025 | Talking & Social Skills
Your child talks freely at home about dinosaurs or their favorite TV show — but at school, they barely whisper, or maybe they don’t speak at all. Teachers might say they’re “shy,” but you know there’s more to it. This could be selective mutism — an anxiety disorder...
by ABA Journey | Aug 24, 2025 | Talking & Social Skills
If your child struggles with conversation, social cues, or making friends, you might hear two terms from professionals: Social Communication Disorder (SCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They sound similar — and both affect communication — but they are not the...
by ABA Journey | May 8, 2025 | Talking & Social Skills
For many children with autism, a lack of control over their environment can lead to frustration, anxiety, and challenging behaviors. In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), offering choices is a powerful strategy to reduce resistance, increase cooperation, and promote...
