When you choose a provider for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, you’re assessing both the center’s approach to ABA therapy and the staff – the therapists, supervisors, and team who will be interacting with you and your child. At Innovative Behavior Options, we...

Apple picking, pumpkin farm visits, petting zoos, and fall festivals. The season is about to change, and in metro Atlanta, there is no better time to get outside and enjoy some family-friendly activities. As parents, we’ll spend time prepping and packing for each of...

When you have a baby, topics you once discussed and words you once used begin to take on new meanings. You learn about infant sleep, the Moro reflex, and object permanence, to name a few. And when your child receives an autism diagnosis, there’s a whole new world of...

For many people with autism, a haircut can be a challenging experience. There are unfamiliar sounds, smells, and feelings – it’s truly sensory overload. However, it’s a necessary and semi-regular task, so we’d like to offer a few tips and ideas to make your child’s...

For most students, the past couple months have flown by! But summer is drawing to a close and a new school year is right around the corner, along with new routines, new teachers, and new classes. It’s a lot for any kid, but for children with special needs, it can be...

Here on the Innovative Behavior Options’ blog, we offer practical tips, advice, and encouragement from our ABA therapy staff to families with children with special needs. We draw on cumulative decades of experience offering ABA therapy to children and adults of all...

Summer is in full swing, which means school is out and playdates are in! For families with children with autism, playdates can feel intimidating (Will my kiddo have a meltdown?), but with a little careful planning, we can help make play time with friends successful...