How Our ABA Team Connects with Your Child’s School for Further Support

Building a foundation of learning success through ABA therapy is all about the team approach.  Since frequent and consistent Applied Behavior Analysis interventions can significantly improve outcomes in communication, behavior, and functional development, the inclusion of family members, caregivers, and teachers is vital to the process. When everyone is on the same page and prepared […]

5 Steps To Take After Receiving An Autism Diagnosis

As a loving and supportive parent, you want the best for your child. If your child has recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it may feel like finding the best care for your child has you traveling in uncharted waters. The path may look different for each child, but milestones like effective communication, […]

Understanding Your Child’s Autism Specialist Teams

Understanding Your Child’s Specialist Teams

At Helping Hands Family, our diverse team of autism therapy specialists collaborates and encourages each other to provide the very best care! To meet the specific needs of each child we support, our umbrella of ABA, occupational, feeding, and speech therapies collaborate to provide an uplifting framework for each child.  By offering our clients highly […]

How RBTs Are Making A Difference

How RBTs Are Making A Difference

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are integral to the success of each ABA plan! As one of the most rewarding careers in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, RBTs assist children with autism in learning, development, and socialization.   Since ABA elements can include a mix of communication, social, behavior, and developmental goals, RBTs’ help children on […]

Dental Care Tips for Children with Autism

Dental care for autism

As a parent, you and your family’s schedule may be packed with activities including school responsibilities, after school activities, and planning family time. With these responsibilities, it may cause dental health to be pushed back on the priority list. Since February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, it is a great reminder of the importance […]

Tips for Talking to Your Family About A Newly Diagnosed Child

Breaking the news of an autism diagnosis to your loved ones can be challenging, even for the most accepting families. There is the potential for a range of reactions and a conversation that may be difficult to approach. However, sharing this information can open the doors to a new understanding, mutual support, and a healthier […]

5 Questions To Ask After Your Child’s ABA Sessions

5 Questions to Ask After Your Child's ABA Sessions

At Helping Hands Family, you are always included in your child’s behavior plan because the best ABA benefits emerge when everyone is on the same page! Our communicative approach to ABA therapy promotes a strong foundation for continued progress in behavior, social development, and functional improvements beyond the clinic. To make the most of every […]

Tracking Client Progress As An RBT

Tracking Client Progress As An RBT

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are a crucial part of the client’s therapy team because of their ability to make progress with their behavior reduction and skill acquisition goals. Collecting accurate data is an important responsibility of an RBT because data allows the treatment team to track a client’s progress and identify where modifications in the […]

Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Intake Process

Collection of Documentation - Intake Process

Finding the support you and your child needs begins with collaborative guidance at Helping Hands Family! Whether your child has recently received an official autism diagnosis or you are in the early phases of learning more about ABA therapy, we specialize in simplifying the entire ABA process.  Discover The Many Ways Our ABA Therapy Can […]

ABA Therapy Program vs. Traditional Preschool

If you are trying to decide between traditional school and ABA therapy we can help you understand the similarities and differences. No choice is a bad choice, but one option may better fit your child’s needs! If choosing an ABA approach, remember, it can be a steppingstone prior to your child starting traditional school.  REQUEST […]