Tag: Play based aba
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More Treats, Less Pressure: Halloween at Your Child’s Pace
Alright, everybody, put your costumes on! Or your favorite comfy clothes. Those work, too. Fall is here, which means Halloween is near. Halloween is a time to enjoy sweet treats and dress up as our favorite characters. It is also the time when we find costumes, plan activities, and figure out our trick-or-treating routes. Which… Read more
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Play-Based Activities to Encourage Communication
5 Simple Play-Based Activities to Encourage Communication at Home Using connection, anticipation, and playful pauses to build communication naturally Supporting your child’s communication doesn’t always require structured lessons or flashcards. Some of the most powerful communication moments happen during play — especially when the adult is tuned in, following the child’s lead, and creating just… Read more
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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