Tag: compassionate aba

  • Fidgets and Fireworks:  Sensory Flares on the Fourth of July and How to Extinguish Them

    Fidgets and Fireworks: Sensory Flares on the Fourth of July and How to Extinguish Them

    The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, filled with fireworks, parades, and family gatherings. While these events are enjoyable for many, they can be overwhelming for children with sensory sensitivities. In this post, we’ll explore how to identify sensory overload and overstimulation during Fourth of July celebrations, teach…

  • Illuminating the Mystery of Sensory Overload in Kids: Identifying, Intervening, and Improving

    Illuminating the Mystery of Sensory Overload in Kids: Identifying, Intervening, and Improving

    As parents or caregivers, it’s essential to understand what sensory overload looks like in children and how it can lead to overstimulation and dysregulation. Sensory overload occurs when the brain is overwhelmed by too much sensory input, making it difficult for a child to process and respond appropriately. Children with…

  • Compassionate ABA: Evolution In Autism Therapy

    Compassionate ABA: Evolution In Autism Therapy

    Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been the main therapy for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). But now, a more humane and empathetic approach called Compassionate ABA is becoming popular. This blog explains what Compassionate ABA is, compares it to traditional ABA, looks at its origins, and talks about the…