Self-Care Tips for Parents

Self-Care Tips for Parents

If you are the parent of a child with autism, relaxation time is rare with all the daily demands. Self-care routines improve our capacity for helping others, which makes them essential! Finding ways to incorporate self-care and stress management is also mandatory for maintaining your health and a stable foundation for your child with autism.  […]

Creating a Structured ABA Environment at Home

Creating a Structured ABA Environment at Home

A well-structured home environment can significantly improve learning outcomes for children with autism. By incorporating learning elements that align with your child’s treatment plan at home, achieving progress in behavior, function, and communication can become part of the daily routine.  With your child’s unique learning and developmental needs in mind, here are some highly effective […]

As a New BCBA, Which Questions Should I Ask During My Job Search?

As a New BCBA, Which Questions Should I Ask During My Job Search?

As a new BCBA, finding a fulfilling job that aligns with your passions, skills, and goals can be a job in-and-of itself! It is critical to identify your needs and goals that you want from a job at the beginning of the application process. Your first position as a BCBA establishes the foundation for your […]

What are Common Symptoms of Autism?

What are Common Symptoms of Autism?

  Since Autism Spectrum Disorder can exhibit an array of overlapping symptoms that are difficult to define, it is important to understand the symptoms. Below, we explore a range of common ASD symptoms and how ABA interventions can work in harmony with each individual to address social, behavioral, and communication needs in a highly personal […]

Best Strategies for Transitioning from ABA Therapy to School

Best Strategies for Transitioning from ABA Therapy to School

Transitioning from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to a school environment can be a significant milestone for children on the autism spectrum. Moving to school introduces new routines, social interactions, and environments, which may make it challenging for your child with autism. There are several strategies to support your child’s success in the school setting.

Ways to Identify a High Quality ABA Organization

ABA is an evidence-based practice that can vary based on a provider’s approach and philosophy. Finding a high quality ABA organization is important to ensuring the quality of your child’s treatment. A reputable ABA organization should be able to support its clients and staff members with educational resources, accessible clinics, and a variety of ABA […]

What Does Life as a BCBA Look Like?

What Does Life as a BCBA Look Like?

  As the heart-beat of your child’s ABA therapy care team, Certified Behavior Analysts are responsible for developing behavior plans, guiding RBTs, and supporting clients and families every step of the way. Among the most rewarding careers in ABA therapy, BCBA jobs in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeast involve a fulfilling mix of responsibilities ranging […]

Setting Expectations & Optimizing Care For Your Child’s Needs

Setting Expectations & Optimizing Care For Your Child’s Needs

A consistent and predictable environment can positively influence all learning milestones related to behavior, function, and social development. Establishing clearly defined expectations is fundamental to this process, which provides children with autism with a stable framework to reinforce daily lessons and reduce stressors associated with unfamiliar situations.  Defining Expectations With Personal Growth in Mind Creating […]

How RBTs & BCBAs Work Together on a Care Team

How RBTs & BCBAs Work Together on a Care Team

Supportive teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional autism care define our collaborative approach to ABA therapy! The behavior science field depends on collaboration, which is an essential element in our clinics, specifically between the Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Therapists (RBTs). They work together to create, manage, and continuously improve each […]

Ways to Combat Summer Behavior Regression

Ways to Combat Summer Behavior Regression

With a thoughtful summertime plan in place, the routine altering days of summer can still be positive and empowering for individuals with autism! Unlike school, HHF’s autism services in Pennsylvania, NY, NJ, and MD continue sessions during the summer months. Even if your child’s routine may change over the summer, maintaining learned behaviors and promoting […]