by Joleen | Apr 19, 2021 | ABA
If you’re having a difficult time getting your child to do what you really want, or to do something that would take a lot of effort, you can use behavior momentum to increase their motivation! Behavior momentum is basically having your child complete several easy...
by Joleen | Feb 8, 2021 | ABA, Early intervention, Occupational Therapy
Sensory Processing and Autism: Are they the same? This is a very common question that many concerned parents wonder. Occupational Therapist Cami explains the differences between SPD and ASD. What is Sensory Processing Disorder? Sensory processing is a person’s ability...
by Joleen | Jan 25, 2021 | ABA
Hello, my name is Zak Reineke, and I am one of the BCBAs at TEAM 4 Kids working at the Peoria clinic and in the home setting. I have been working with children with Autism and related disorders for the past 10 years, and have worked in a variety of settings ranging...
by Joleen | Dec 14, 2020 | ABA
Do you have trouble teaching your child a new activity or a new skill? When teaching your learner a new task, the best thing you can perform is prompting. Prompting refers to the level of instruction you give your child when you ask them to complete a task. This can...
by Joleen | Oct 26, 2020 | ABA, Avondale, Occupational Therapy, Peoria, Speech, Surprise
Halloween can be a stressful night for some kids, especially those that have trouble communicating. Nonverbal children can use these tips to have a successful Halloween. Blue Candy Bucket. Last year there was a spike in awareness of the blue bucket that signifies a...