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,...

Tips For Interacting With An Autistic Child In Your Life

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

Navigating a childhood with Autism can be difficult. Transitions and unfamiliarity are major triggers for dysregulation, and life is...

Love is in the air this Valentine season! While traditionally associated with romantic love, there has been a modern push toward...

The day of love is right around the corner. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the people we care about - romantically and otherwise -...

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

Navigating Changes in Routine Over Winter Break: Strategies to Help Children with Autism Cope

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

Why kids with autism struggle with food sensitivities and how you can help

It’s no secret that life with an autism diagnosis comes with a unique set of challenges. Often, those challenges can be mitigated through...

The struggle of sleep for children with autism

Helping Your Autistic Child Transition To Bedtime With These Five Tips