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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pardon our dust while we grow, our Surprise clinic is expanding! We will soon be introducing ABA services, a messy play area, an additional gym, and more treatment rooms in Surprise! Give us a call at 623-322-8250 to schedule a tour of our facility once construction...
Visual schedules are a great tool and intervention to help with routine, transition, communication, and learning a new skill. Visual schedules can be produced in a variety of ways. You can use PECS, which is a Picture Exchange Communication System, for children who...
What is applied behavior analysis (ABA)? ABA is a type of therapy that provides evidence-based treatment to teach functional skills, decrease interfering or problem behaviors, increase socially appropriate behaviors, and increase overall quality of life. ABA therapy...
