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  • Why Small Wins Matter in Play-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming ABA Therapy

    Why Small Wins Matter in Play-Based, Neurodiversity-Affirming ABA Therapy
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    Why Small Wins Matter in ABA Therapy Progress in ABA Isn’t Always Loud When starting ABA therapy, many parents expect big changes right away. While this happens for some children, progress often looks different. At Small Steps, we frequently see small wins that signal meaningful growth. A child smiling at a new toy, reaching for Read more

  • What Neurodiversity-Affirming ABA Looks Like in the Home

    Published by Small Steps ABA — Supporting joyful, child-led learning through play. Introduction Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the study of how the environment affects the behavior of an individual. Due to ABA’s history, many people still see it as a way to “correct behavior” rather than as a framework for creating supports based on Read more

  • Engaging Children with Play-Based ABA Interventions

    Engaging Children with Play-Based ABA Interventions

    Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a widely recognized, evidence-based approach used to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays learn new skills and reduce challenging behaviors. While some ABA providers use structured approaches, as Small Steps we use play-based interventions to make therapy more engaging, natural, and effective. What are Read more