With the proper planning and support, your family can enjoy the 4th of July holiday in a way that feels safe, fun and comfortable for all. Follow these sensory-friendly tips for a more joyful Independence Day:

If you’re ready to start exploring the world of ABA therapy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the beginning. There are a lot of options to choose from, and as a parent we know you want to find the best option for your child.

Water Safety Tips For Kids with Autism

For a child in ABA Therapy, much of the focus revolves naturally around their progress, routines, and skill-building. Another very important component though - and one that can be overlooked - involves the child’s sibling(s).

ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is about more than just building skills - it’s also about building confidence. We’re conditioned to celebrate big milestones, but the small wins are just as important.

Transitions are a tricky subject for children with autism, with the uncertainty of a situation bringing increased anxiety and stress. When a school year comes to an end, routines become upended. As your child grapples with a change in their day to day schedule, they are also saying good-bye to their teacher and peers that they’ve spent the last several months with. Suddenly the world they have become accustomed to is changing

Holidays create a perfect storm of situations and opportunities for overstimulation and dysregulation for autistic individuals. You can make the holidays easier for your child - and yourself - by planning accordingly, and in advance, to lessen the negative effects.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is a highly effective tool for children with autism, helping build new ways of thinking,...

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Get Outdoors with Sensory-Friendly Spring Fun

Strategies implemented through Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy can help children learn not only the importance of self-advocacy, b

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Sensory-Friendly Activities in the Kansas City Area for Children on the Autism Spectrum

There are plenty of opportunities to use the weather to your advantage, using the snow into sensory-friendly activities and teachable moment

New Year Resolutions for Families with Children with Autism

By following simple, practical self-care tips, you can prioritize your own mental health to enable yourself to be fully present for those yo

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A list of ABA-friendly gift ideas for children with autism from Bloom Behavioral Healthcare LLC in Excelsior Springs MO