What Should I Do With My Kids During Quarantine?
What Should I Do With My Kids During Quarantine?

Here are 9 of our favorite play ideas that require little to no preparation or extra materials. They’re simple, fun, and will help everyone keep their sanity at a time when everyone is tightly wound.

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Parenting with ScienceTara Montemurro, MA, LBA, BCBAThe Behavior PlaceBehavior Place, indoor activities, when it is cold outside, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, Parents Guide to Autism, Behavior Science, slime
Pool Safety
Pool Safety

Swimming is a fan favorite when it comes to summer activities, but for parents of children with special needs being around water can be something that causes worry. In this post we cover some pool safety tips from #autismspeaks that will help to keep your kiddos safe this summer!

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Parenting with ScienceBrooke Junior, M. Ed., BCBAThe Behavior PlaceBehavior Place, Blog series, safety series, pool safety, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Blogs
Traveling During the Holidays
Traveling During the Holidays

The holidays are typically the busiest time of year where there are lots of various celebrations and traveling adventures that occur frequently for families. If you have a child, teenager, or adult with autism spectrum disorder holiday travel can be overwhelming. We hope these guideline and quick tips will help lead you and your family to success during this busy traveling time!   

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Parenting with ScienceDanielle IngrassiaTips and Tricks, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, asd, Autism Spectrum Disorder, holiday travel, traveling during the holidays, behavior analysis, parenting, holidays, thanksgiving, The Behavior Place
COVID-19 and Autism: Masks
COVID-19 and Autism: Masks

Covid-19. This virus showed up in our county and affected every single person’s way of life in vastly different ways. Families in the Autism community find themselves in unique positions because many have children who are not easily able to adapt to distance learning, virtual activities, mask-wearing, extra handwashing/sanitizing, and other things that seem to be here for the foreseeable future. While there are huge needs that can’t be met with just a few blog posts, hopefully, you’ll find some behavior analytic tips, tricks, and ideas to help your family get through this time.

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Brooke Junior, M. Ed., BCBAAutism Spectrum Disorder, autism and COVID19, COVID-19, Autism Diagnosis, Masks, Protective face coverings, reinforcment, modeling
Promoting Independence: Play
Promoting Independence: Play

Play is a foundational skill that can help your kiddo during social exchanges and promote self independence.  For some kids, independent playtime does not come spontaneously and can be difficult for them to comprehend and navigate.  These easy to implement tips and tricks will be helpful foundational skills to assist you in building up your kiddo to more independent time!

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Danielle IngrassiaABA, play and learn, Play Skills, independent kids, independence
Promoting Independence: Mealtimes
Promoting Independence: Mealtimes

If you are home with your kids right now (and assuming you’re reading this during the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably are) you know that kids eat way more often than the three meal times during the day…While I can’t guarantee your child will stop loving goldfish, (or ask for chicken nuggets at dinner) I can offer you some behavior analytic tips to help your child be more independent during mealtime & snack time. 

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Brooke Junior, M. Ed., BCBAindependent kids, independence, Parenting with science, parenting, Autism, ABA, positive reinforcement, Blog series, functional skills, snacktime, lunches, Behavior Place, Parents Guide to Autism