Now that kids are home from school… it’s time to do a household safety check! Have you downloaded our FREE ebook, QuickStart Safety Guide for Individuals with Autism? It covers: Wandering and Elopement, Household Safety, and Community Safety. We’ve broken down these overwhelming areas for you.. just take one step at a time to create […]
What the heck are “Modalities of ABA?’”
What does an ABA Agency, Clinic, or Provider mean when it says, “We use multiple modalities of ABA?” When you’re new to Applied Behavior Analysis, it sounds great to have all the “bells and whistles”. You might not know what “multiple modalities” are, but it sure does sound important to have them. Let’s talk about […]
Strategies for a Squabble-Free Summer
As the school year comes to a close, many of us may be looking ahead to the long, unstructured months of summer, thinking, “What am I going to do with all the kids home?” Every household, regardless of the presence of a disability, has experienced sibling squabbling. Throw in more free time to spend with […]
Drowning Prevention
Summer is here… which means water, water EVERYWHERE! Today’s post is a little sobering, but we don’t feel we’re doing anyone a service if we beat around the bush. So many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders are attracted to water. Summer means open pools, and lakes, rivers, and streams that are running and appealing. […]
Happy Mother’s Day to Moms of People with Autism
Dear Moms, We wanted to pause for Mother’s Day and say not just thank you, but “wow!” As the people providing your ABA and Speech Therapy, we are so focused on your child that we might forget to look at the whole picture and say, “You’re amazing!” Disability Scoop reports that “Autism Moms have stress […]
Community Safety Skills for Learners with Autism – New Jersey ABA
ABA providers often focus on in-home therapy with a focus on filling in academic and language gaps. At ABLG, we believe those skills are important, and also believe in designing programs that address a wide range of skills. We include domains like safety and using technology to make sure our clients are getting everything they […]
Collaborating with Your ABA Therapy Team
So you have an ABA home program for your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder…. and it might feel like a revolving door of people coming and going in your home. Here’s a few tips on getting the most out of your home ABA program and the resources (your staff!) at your fingertips. Don’t be afraid […]
What’s (NOT) in an Autism-Friendly ABA Work Environment?
When we set up home-based ABA Therapy for our clients all over New Jersey, there are a few guidelines that we follow. These are drawn from best practice and provide helpful guidelines for setting up your therapy area. Furniture such as table and chairs should be an appropriate size to the learner. Young learners should be able […]
What Materials Do I Need for My ABA Therapy Program?
Starting an ABA therapy program is an individualized experience and tailored to the specific needs of each learner. Lots of moving parts can lead to overwhelm. Where should the dedicated work space be? What materials do we need? Staff schedules, family schedules, collaboration with school… the logistics are endless. In this series, we’ll help cut […]
Dr. Kryzak on Building Lifelong Relationships with Siblings with Autism
SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, 2015 (Register by April 5th for an early registration discount!) Join our Clinical Director, Dr. Lauren Kryzak, for her talk on developing lifelong relationships with siblings with Autism. She will be presenting at Queens College’s annual Conference on Autism and Developmental Disabilities. This conference features topics on: Effective Family-Clinician Partnerships Implementing Activity […]
