As a parent or caregiver, you probably find yourself saying “No” more times in a single day (hour?) than you ever could have imagined. You don’t want to be the bad guy and your kiddo really doesn’t react well to hearing the word. In fact, some experts believe that...

With the end of the school year right around the corner, many kids are beginning to look forward to summertime and the break from school. While for so many of us summer means warm weather and long relaxing days at the pool, it’s also a big change in routine that can...

While every day is Autism Awareness Day at Innovative Behavior Options, in the month of April (and specifically on April 2nd) the entire world is reminded to celebrate differences as we focus on increasing understanding and acceptance (and celebrating some of the...

It’s hardly a news flash that exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle and good for your physical wellbeing. As adults, we know physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy weight, a healthy heart, and healthy bones and muscles. And we know the same is true...

Sleep: The most precious commodity to parents and caregivers the world over! While some kids graduate from infanthood with an innate ability to string together hours upon hours of a good night’s rest, for others, it’s an allusive challenge that continues for years....

Reinforcement is a central principal in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. It’s an effective element in ABA therapy, but it’s also regularly used in schools, as well. And it can be just as beneficial at home! Reinforcement is anything that follows a behavior...

It’s January, and so many of us are ready for a fresh start! The new year before us is a clean slate and we have an opportunity to kick it off on the right foot. We all know some of the more common resolutions – exercise more, get organized, or learn a new hobby. And...

It’s the holiday season and many of us are gearing up for big celebrations! As parents and caregivers of children with Autism know, while the holidays are fun and joyous, the big change in routine can be anything but. With the extra time off school, traditional...