It’s February now, and as parents, we’ve already faced down two long months of cold weather driving our active, sensory-seeking kiddos right back inside. Regardless of whether your child has an autism diagnosis, as parents of young children, we’re all just looking for...
At Innovative Behavior Options, we offer both in-home and center-based ABA therapy! There are many advantages to both therapy options, and it’s our belief that a combination of the two is generally ideal. In the past, we’ve shared some of the benefits of in-home ABA...
As an adult, New Year’s Eve is fun and full of promise for a new year and a new start. For many younger kids, it’s an exciting opportunity to stay up late, drink sparkling cider, and maybe even see some fireworks. If you have a child with autism, though, you know that...
As we approach the holiday season, many of us are preparing to gather with friends and family near and far. For many of us, that includes travel – either a long car ride or a flight. We know that traveling with kids requires a little extra energy (and planning!), and...
Kids everywhere seem to love Halloween – the costumes, the candy, the late night! There’s something magical about getting to play pretend outside on the ultimate sugar-high. For children with autism spectrum disorder (and their parents), though, Halloween can be...
This month brings us the opportunity to shine a light on learning disabilities, and more importantly, the incredible talents and skills of the individuals who live with them. At Innovative Behavior Options, we love having this opportunity to teach the people around us...
Tantrums can be very disruptive for parents and for children, especially if they happen to occur while you’re out in public. Even the most seasoned special needs parents can get frustrated at the oncoming event of a tantrum, but having the right behavior correcting...
All children need help learning to process difficult emotions and to calm their bodies. Some children with special needs become overstimulated more easily, and a calm-down area, like the one we have here at Innovative Behavior Options, can help teach self-regulation...
For many children with special needs, the transition of heading back to school at the start of a new school year can be difficult. Many students have gotten used to the new normal of staying up a little bit later, the absence of homework, and relaxed schedules that so...