This blog picks up where we left off in our last post, where we explored how Functional Communication Training (FCT) can help make trips more manageable. Teaching kids how to ask for what they need is a huge step—but what happens when you're out in public and challenging behaviors still show up?

Grocery shopping with kids can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if they struggle with communication or transitions.Functional Communication Training (FCT) can be a game-changer, helping children express their needs, follow routines, and stay engaged in the shopping experience. In this blog, we’ll explore some practical FCT-based strategies to make grocery store trips smoother.

Parent involvement is a key factor in a child’s success with Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. While parents receive individual parent training at home, participating in group parent training offers additional benefits that can significantly impact both the child and family. These group sessions go beyond one-on-one instruction, providing a community-driven learning experience that enhances skills, support, and confidence.

When a child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the family dynamic inevitably shifts. Among the most affected are often the siblings. They navigate a unique journey, balancing their role as a brother or sister with the complexities of living alongside someone with unique needs. Yet, within this dynamic lies an incredible opportunity: siblings can become some of the most effective and compassionate trainers in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention plan.

As the year draws to a close, we would like to reflect on the milestones, challenges, and growth that have shaped the past twelve months. This process not only honors the hard work of therapists, analysts, families, and support staff, but also serves as a foundation for setting intentions and goals for the year ahead.

Thanksgiving is more than just a time for turkey, pie, and family gatherings—it's a holiday rich with opportunities to teach and practice essential social skills like gratitude, sharing, and turn-taking. These skills, though simple in concept, are foundational for building meaningful relationships and fostering positive interactions in everyday life. For individuals receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.

If you ask me what is one of the best things about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), besides its proven effectiveness, I would say without a doubt that it is its possibility to adapt to each individual, to each family and to each environment where it is implemented. Its strongest asset lies in tailoring interventions to the specific needs and goals of each person, ensuring that the therapy is relevant and effective.

Social Skills Groups are coming up soon at the American Behavioral Solutions (ABS) Therapy Centers, so it would be good in this space to share details about them so that everyone is more informed about what they are and how children benefit from participating in them.
A social skills group is a structured setting where individuals, typically children with social communication challenges.

In this space we usually discuss elements of importance to our clients, their families and the professionals at American Behavioral Solutions, from the perspective of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Today, and within the ABA universe, we are interested in addressing the issue of two main settings where this therapy is commonly utilized, as well as its specificities.