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Managing Big Crowds: Practical Strategies to Help Your Child Stay Regulated in Noisy, Busy Settings holidays parenting with aba Nov 12, 2025

When your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or both, stepping into busy, noisy environments can feel like navigating a minefield. For many chil...

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Helping Your Child Practice Sharing & Turn-Taking Before Family Gatherings holidays learning through play parenting with aba Nov 05, 2025

The holidays are all about family, food, and connection. But for a lot of parents, family gatherings can also bring stress, especially when your child struggles with sharing, turn-taking, or waiting t...

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Last-Minute Tips for a Stress-Free, Fun Halloween with Your Child communication holidays independence learning through play parenting with aba Oct 29, 2025

Halloween is almost here! Costumes are ready, candy is bought, and excitement is in the air! But for some families, this night can be full of surprises, sensory overload, and unexpected stress.

Don’t...

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Social Spooks: Helping Your Child Greet Neighbors and Enjoy Trick-or-Treating communication holidays independence learning through play parenting with aba Oct 22, 2025

Halloween is filled with excitement; glowing pumpkins, friendly neighbors, and endless candy! But for many young kids with autism, the social parts of Halloween (saying hello, knocking on doors, or th...

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Halloween Practice Runs: How to Prepare Your Child for Trick-or-Treating Success holidays independence learning through play parenting with aba Oct 15, 2025

Halloween can be an exciting (and overwhelming) time for your toddler or preschooler with autism. New costumes, flashing lights, unexpected sounds, and unfamiliar routines can make the big night feel ...

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Autism-Friendly Halloween: Helping Your Child Enjoy Candy, Costumes, and Trick-or-Treating Without Stress holidays parenting with aba Oct 08, 2025

For many families, Halloween is a night of fun, costumes, and candy. But if your child has autism, this holiday can bring unique challenges. From itchy costumes to unfamiliar candy, even small details...

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Autism-Friendly Halloween: A Complete Guide to Making Trick-or-Treating Less Stressful holidays parenting with aba Sep 29, 2025

Halloween is supposed to be fun; candy, costumes, and happy kids running from house to house. But if you’re the parent of a child with autism, you already know that Halloween can feel very different.

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Tips for Effective Parent-Teacher Communication communication parenting with aba Sep 15, 2025

Communication between parents and teachers is vital for the success of children with autism in educational settings. By implementing a few simple strategies, parents can enhance their communication wi...

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How to Ease the Transition from Home onto the School Bus challenging behavior independence parenting with aba Sep 08, 2025

The transition from home to the school bus can be a challenging experience for children with autism, as it involves navigating unfamiliar routines and environments. However, with the right strategies ...

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Helping Your Child Use More Gestures and Eye Contact communication learning through play parenting with aba Aug 26, 2025

Early skills such as gestures (waving, pointing, clapping) and eye contact are important building blocks for social communication. If your child rarely uses gestures or avoids making eye contact with ...

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How to Prepare Your Child for School communication independence parenting with aba Aug 26, 2025

With September quickly approaching, the prospect of preparing your child for school might seem daunting. However, with the right strategies and consistent implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (...

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What to Do While You’re Waiting for ABA Therapy: A Parent’s Guide to Getting Started Now parenting with aba Jul 29, 2025

If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism, and you’ve been referred for ABA therapy, you’re likely hearing one word a lot: waitlist.

The wait for services can feel frustrating, scary, and...

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