Fun Games and Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers of All Abilities!
Summer is the perfect season to spend time with the family now that the kids are out of school! Unfortunately, there are days where the weather does not cooperate. There are rainy days scattered throughout the summer that confine us indoors, while other days are too hot to enjoy the sun and the outdoors. Regardless […]
Fun Outdoor Activities for Children of All Abilities
Warm and sunny summer days are here at last! Summer means getting to spend more time with your children and finding enjoyable new activities. With our newly found sunshine-filled days, here are some creative and fun outdoor activities for seizing the day with the kids! Outdoor Art Projects One of the best ways to enjoy […]
Moving Forward Following an Autism Diagnosis
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the autism diagnosis rate in the United States is one in forty-four children, meaning many parents are receiving news that their child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The process of diagnosing autism is not based on one singular or definitive test. Specialists reach this diagnosis from multiple observations […]
Benefits of Working with Children
Careers directly involving children present a unique work environment. Not only do jobs with children require a versatile set of skills and abilities, but they offer excellent benefits available in no other career! There is a large need in this industry since not everyone is equipped to work with children. According to Indeed.com, employers generally evaluate […]
10 Tips to PASS the RBT Exam!
You’ve made the decision to embark on the rewarding journey to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Between the 40-hour course, shadowing, a competency assessment, etc., it can be an overwhelming process. As many can attest to, test anxiety can be very real! If you experience anxiety during test time, like many of us do, […]
7 Reasons Why being an RBT is the Coolest Job Ever!
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are the foundation of any ABA program for a child with autism. They implement behavior plans (most of the time this looks like play) and work directly with children on specific goals, either at home or in a clinic setting. RBTs have fun – they get to bond, play, and form relationships with […]
How children with autism connect through ABA therapy
Helping Hands Family (HHF) understands that everyone desires human connections. Children and teenagers with autism want interaction with their families and peers – as all kids do. Dr. Vanetta LaRosa, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA and Executive Clinical Director for Helping Hands Family, has served children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for most of her life. As […]
