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Improving Transitions
Submitted By: Star Lipe, M.S., BCBA It’s 6:00 on Sunday night. You and your son have been outside all day and now it’s time to come in for the evening and get going on supper, bath, and bed. You tell him, “It’s time to go inside.” He loves being outside and does not want to…
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Be the Change!
Missy & Jamie Head to the Hill Submitted by: Beth Vaughan Our very own Jamie Redding (Senior Vice President) and Missy Rolison (Vice President of Operations) for Reaching Milestones recently took a trip to Washington, DC last week to meet with members of the United States Congress. The mission of the trip was an extremely…
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The Holidays are Coming: How Do We Prepare?
Submitted by: Dannah Chappell The holidays can be stressful and chaotic for all families. This time of the year can be especially overwhelming for children with autism. However, following some simple tips to prepare for this busy time can help ease the stress during the holidays and help families enjoy this time as well! Discuss…
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So, How Does ABA Work?
Submitted by: Stephanie Martinez Working in this field, you get to work with some wonderful children, but most don’t realize we also get to meet some pretty amazing parents! Starting as a Behavioral Therapist several years ago, I was able to become familiar with what ABA is all about. And now as the Administrative Manager,…
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Why Does My Child Keep Doing This? (A Return to the Basics.)
Submitted by: Lauren Green, BCBA You parents are rock stars! You are there for every boo boo, every success, every failure, and every meltdown. Sometimes, even though you are used to the behavioral challenges that accompany Autism, you beg for an answer to the question “Why can’t they just get past this?” or “When will…
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School has Started… Now What?
Submitted by: Melanie Shank, BCBA One of our latest blogs addressed steps you can take to plan ahead and prepare for the start of the school year. At this point, most kids have been back to school for a week or more and as a parent, you may be seeking some more advice: How do…