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...

At Innovative Behavior Options, we like to use our blog to offer practical tips for parents of children with autism, educational information on applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, and encouragement for parents or caregivers who are in the trenches working with...

Regardless of whether your child has an autism diagnosis, as parents of young children, we’re always looking for ways to keep our kids happy and active (without destroying the house), no matter the season. But with the cold weather and our kids spending more time...

If your child has recently received an Autism diagnosis, you’re probably in the process of learning all that you can. As you do your research, here’s a little more information. Autism is a Spectrum Disorder What does that mean? It means there’s a wide range of...

It’s January—the traditional time to make resolutions and plans for the year ahead. This new year before us is a clean slate, and we have the opportunity for a fresh start. Parents, we know that caring for a child with special needs is hard work, so we’d like to offer...

For many children it’s an exciting time of year – lights, holiday concerts, big parties, and that all important visit with Santa. For children with autism, the above list alone may be overwhelming. If your kiddo has decided that this is the year to meet the big guy in...

Doesn’t it feel great to hear that you’re important, valued, and doing a great job as a parent? We think so, too! November (and more specifically, Thanksgiving) is a perfect reminder to pause and take time to appreciate exactly where we are right now. As a parent or...

A bustling, busy kitchen, a big turkey dinner, and plenty of conversation with relatives and friends we don’t see nearly often enough. We all enjoy different Thanksgiving traditions, but for most of us, Thanksgiving dinner looks a little different than a normal meal...