ABA Therapy Blog
Tips for a Positive Pumpkin Patch Outing & Local Farm Directory
There is something special about a trip to the pumpkin patch in the fall. The pumpkins, farm animals, hayrides, corn mazes, warm cider, and crisp autumn air can make a wonderful family memory. But for some autistic children, a pumpkin patch can also be a lot. There...
Parents Are Part of the Team: What New Autism Research Says About Parent Involvement
When your child receives therapy, it can sometimes feel like the professionals are the experts and parents are simply expected to follow their recommendations. But parents bring something to the table that no therapist can replicate: years of knowing their child. You...
Today’s ABA: A Compassionate Approach to Problem Behavior
One of the things I’m most excited about in ABA right now is Today's ABA—especially the work of Dr. Greg Hanley and the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) approach. For parents, the biggest difference may be in how we think about...
Building Social Confidence: Helping Children Feel More Comfortable in Social Situations
For many children, social situations can feel exciting, confusing, overwhelming—or sometimes all three at once. Joining a group, starting a conversation, asking someone to play, handling a disagreement, or knowing what to do when a peer says “no” can take a lot of...
Sleep Problems in Children with Autism: Practical Tips for Better Nights
This article draws on the work of Emily Varon, MS, BCBA, whose approach to behavioral sleep support emphasizes parsimony—starting with the most likely, highest-impact variables before moving into more complicated explanations. If bedtime has become a nightly battle in...
What Is Neurodiversity-Affirming ABA Therapy? A Different Approach to Autism Care
When parents begin looking for ABA therapy for their child, they may hear a lot of different terms: evidence-based, play-based, child-led, strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and individualized. But what do these terms actually mean? At Thrive ABA Therapy, we...
A Parent’s Guide to Inclusive Recreation for Children with Autism in Seattle
Finding activities that are fun, welcoming, and accessible for children with autism or other sensory, developmental, or communication differences can sometimes take a little extra research. Families may find themselves asking: Is the environment going to be too loud?...
Thrive ABA Therapy Featured in Breaking News ABA: Why We Built ABA Differently
I’m incredibly excited to share that Thrive ABA Therapy was recently featured in Breaking News ABA in a founder profile exploring the story behind our unique BCBA-only model. The article, “Thrive ABA Therapy Runs an In-Network, BCBA-Only Care Model,” takes a closer...
Creating Successful Social Experiences for Children with Autism
For many families, social situations can feel overwhelming. You may spend days preparing for a playdate, only to have it end in frustration, misunderstandings, or tears. It's natural to wonder, "Why does this seem so much harder for my child?" The good news is that...
Strength-Based ABA Therapy: Helping Children Build Skills That Last
When many people think about ABA therapy, they picture programs designed to stop challenging behaviors. While reducing behaviors that interfere with learning or safety is sometimes an important part of treatment, that's not where our focus begins. At Thrive ABA...