Giving kids some household responsibilities and autonomy over a few tasks each day can help teach self-discipline, time management, and empathy.

Children with autism can have a more difficult time mastering daily living skills, and at Innovative Behavior Options, we use the scientific approach of ABA therapy to help kids and adults with autism overcome challenges to learn these skills. 

Choosing a provider for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for your child is an important, personal decision. You want to assess both the center’s approach to ABA therapy and the staff – the therapists, supervisors, and the team who will be interacting with you...

Summer has arrived, and along with the warmer weather and longer days, schedules have changed and our kids may have a little more unstructured time. If you’re looking for a few new ideas to keep your child engaged and stimulated—while still taking advantage of the...

Parents and guardians everywhere work hard to help their kids start the day off on the right foot. We wake our children up gently, plan a nutritious breakfast, and do our best to transition our kids from home to school. Or at least we try our very best. The cadence of...

Pause right where you and pat yourself on the back. Whether it’s 7am and you’ve just put your child on the bus or 5pm and you’re reading this while trying to figure out what to make for dinner, you’re doing a great job! As parents and guardians, you do so much. From...

If you’re new to the special needs community, you may be wondering, “What is ABA therapy?” and “Can it help my child?” If you have a kiddo with a new autism diagnosis, you’ve probably come across the term applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy as you’re doing your...

For parents, there are few topics and concepts that are more important to impart to our children than daily living skills. While academic skills are frequently taught and highly valued, the ability to successfully complete daily living tasks has an outsized impact on...