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You’re watching your child cover their ears in the grocery store. Or maybe they’re melting down after what seemed like a calm day at school. Or perhaps they’re seeking constant movement, touching everything, unable to settle. You just want to understand. You want to help them feel comfortable in their body. You want to see […]

When you choose a therapy provider for your child, you’re not just choosing an approach or a location. You’re choosing people—the therapists who will spend hours with your child, celebrate their wins, support them through challenges, and become part of your family’s journey. At Committed to Kids ABA, our team isn’t just what we do.

If you’re researching ABA therapy for your child, you’ve likely come across the term “neuroaffirming” or “neurodiversity-affirming.” But what does this actually mean? And how is it different from traditional ABA? As a parent, you want the best support for your child—therapy that helps them thrive without changing who they are. This guide will help

Introduction I’ve worked with autism families for years, and there’s something I see over and over again that breaks my heart. It’s not the meltdowns in public places. It’s not the struggles with communication. It’s not even the exhaustion on parents’ faces after managing multiple therapies and appointments. It’s the sibling sitting quietly in the

Halloween is tomorrow, and if you’re a parent of a neurodivergent child reading this tonight, you might be feeling a mix of emotions. Excitement for your child. Anxiety about how tomorrow will go. Maybe even guilt about not being “prepared enough.” Take a deep breath. You’re here, you’re planning, and that means you’re doing exactly

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children – costumes, candy, and staying up past bedtime! But for children with autism, the social demands of trick-or-treating can turn excitement into anxiety. At Committed to Kids ABA, we’ve worked with hundreds of families to make Halloween a positive experience. One of

Is it just me, or did Halloween sneak up on us this year? One minute we’re enjoying early fall weather, and the next minute it’s Halloween week and we’re scrambling to get everything ready! If you’re reading this in a mild panic because you haven’t prepared for Halloween yet, take a deep breath. You’re not

“I have several kids in my class who struggle on field trips. What can I do to help them be successful?” This question came from a preschool teacher last week. And it’s a question I hear constantly from both educators and parents. The grocery store ends in meltdown. Field trips are stressful disasters. Community outings

You see the adorable Instagram posts. Kids in perfect costumes, excited about trick-or-treating, collecting bags full of candy. And you wonder: Why can’t Halloween be that easy for us? The truth? For many families with children who have autism, sensory processing differences, anxiety, or other special needs, traditional trick-or-treating isn’t just difficult—it’s impossible. The crowds,

As professionals working with neurodivergent children—those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other developmental variations—we know that holiday seasons present unique challenges, holiday transitions. While families navigate pumpkin patches, Halloween festivities, Thanksgiving gatherings, and winter celebrations, the children we serve often struggle with the very elements that make holidays special: changes in routine, sensory

You’re exhausted. You’re walking on eggshells. And now someone is suggesting your child needs AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Maybe you’re excited about giving your child a voice. Perhaps you’re overwhelmed by all the options. Maybe you’re scared you’ll choose the “wrong” thing. Let me help. First: There’s No “Wrong” Choice The best AAC system

The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and everywhere you look, families are posting adorable pumpkin patch photos on social media. You want that too. You want those fall memories with your child. But here’s what those Instagram posts don’t show: the preparation, the worry, the “what ifs” that keep you up at night