Managing Anxiety in Children with Autism Using ABA Strategies

Anxiety is common among children with autism and can impact learning, behavior, and quality of life

Successful Community Outings for Children with Autism: ABA Strategies for a Positive Experience

Taking children with autism into community settings like parks, stores, or restaurants can feel overwhelming for many families...

Establishing Effective Bedtime Routines for Children with Autism Using ABA

Getting a child with autism to fall asleep and stay asleep can be a major challenge for families...

Building Independent Play Skills in Children with Autism: A Step-by-Step ABA Guide

Play is more than just fun—it’s a critical part of child development that supports creativity, problem-solving, language, and social skills...

Addressing Feeding Challenges in Children with Autism: ABA Strategies for Mealtime Success

Mealtimes can be one of the most stressful parts of the day for families of children with autism...

Easing Transitions for Children with Autism: Practical ABA Strategies

For many children with autism, transitions—moving from one activity to another—can be challenging...

Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism: Building Connections Step by Step

Social interactions—things like greeting others, starting conversations, or playing cooperatively—can be challenging for many children with autism...

Teaching Emotional Regulation to Children with Autism: Practical Strategies that Work

Emotional regulation—the ability to recognize, manage, and express feelings appropriately—is a critical life skill..

Making Chores Fun: Using ABA Principles to Teach Responsibility

Chores play a vital role in a child’s development—fostering responsibility, independence, and confidence...

How Visual Schedules Help Children with Autism Thrive

Many children with autism find comfort in predictability and structure...

Supporting Siblings of Children with Autism: Practical Tips for Families

When a child is diagnosed with autism, the entire family is affected—especially siblings...

Teaching Self-Care Skills with ABA: Promoting Independence in Everyday Life

At Sunny Skies ABA, one of our biggest goals is to help children with autism gain the skills they need to become as independent as possible.

Reinforcement in ABA: What Parents Need to Know

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): A Parent’s Guide

Understanding the reason behind your child’s behavior is the first step in creating meaningful change.

Decoding the ABCs of Behavior: A Parent’s Guide

When a child exhibits a behavior — whether it's a tantrum, a scream, or a joyful laugh — it might seem random or confusing to a parent...

Understanding the Four Functions of Behavior in ABA

Have you ever wondered why your child repeats certain behaviors — even the challenging ones?

Using Visual Schedules at Home to Reduce Stress and Build Routine

Raising a child with autism or other developmental differences often means navigating the day with a high level of unpredictability...

Teaching Functional Communication Skills — Replacing Frustration with Connection

For many children with autism or developmental delays, communication isn’t as simple as speaking a few words...

Prompting and Fading: How to Teach Independence Without Creating Dependence

If you’ve ever guided your child’s hand to help them write their name or reminded them repeatedly to brush their teeth, you’ve used a prompt...

Shaping Behavior — Celebrating Small Steps to Achieve Big Goals

When a skill seems far beyond your child’s current ability — like using the toilet, tying shoes, or saying their name — it can feel overwhelming...

Using Token Economies at Home — Building Motivation Through Positive Reinforcement

Motivating a child to complete tasks like brushing teeth, cleaning up, or finishing homework can feel like an uphill battle

Differential Reinforcement — Turning Down Challenging Behaviors, Turning Up the Positive

One of the most effective tools in ABA for reducing challenging behaviors — without using punishment...

Extinction Strategies — What They Are and How to Use Them Responsibly

Imagine your child is throwing tantrums every time you say “no” to a snack. It's exhausting...

Generalization — Helping Skills Stick Beyond the Therapy Session

Your child just mastered brushing their teeth in therapy — but refuses to do it at home..

Building Predictable Routines — How Structure Supports Emotional Regulation

Imagine starting each day not knowing what’s coming next — no idea when meals will happen, who you’ll see..

The Power of Play in ABA Therapy

To an outsider, an ABA session that looks like toys and giggles might not seem like serious therapy...

Teaching Waiting — Building Patience, One Moment at a Time

Waiting is one of the hardest skills for any child to master — especially for those with autism or developmental delays...

Joint Attention — The Cornerstone of Connection and Communication

Have you ever pointed at a plane in the sky and waited for your child to look?

Pairing — How Trust and Joy Build the Foundation for ABA Success

That’s the first thing an ABA therapist does when they begin working with a new child?

How to Teach Daily Living Skills Through ABA

Daily living skills — like brushing teeth, getting dressed, or using the bathroom — are essential for independence...

What Is Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and Why Is It So Effective?

NET is a method of ABA that teaches skills where they naturally occur...

How to Handle Transitions Without Meltdowns — ABA Strategies That Work

For children with autism, transitions can be among the most stressful parts of the day...

What Is an RBT and How They Help Deliver Quality ABA Support

When your child begins ABA therapy, one of the most important people in their daily progress is the RBT...

When to Involve a BCBA — Understanding Their Role on Your Child’s ABA Team

If your child is receiving ABA therapy, there’s someone guiding the plan behind the scenes...

What Is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and How Does It Help My Child?

If your child receives ABA therapy or school-based behavioral support, you may have heard the term Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). But what exactly is it, and how does it guide the changes you hope to see?

How to Teach Functional Play to Children With Autism

Play is often called the “work of childhood,” and for good reason. Through play...

What Are Visual Supports and How They Help Children With Autism Thrive

Imagine trying to navigate your day without a calendar, clock, or to-do list. For many children with autism, the world feels chaotic without structure...

How to Promote Social Skills With Peer Modeling in ABA

Social skills are more than just saying “hello” or taking turns. They’re the foundation for making friends...

What Is Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and How Is It Used in ABA?

If you’ve observed ABA therapy, you may have seen a therapist sitting at a table with a child, delivering quick instructions..

What Is Pivotal Response Training (PRT) and How It Helps Build Motivation

Some of the most meaningful gains in ABA therapy come not from correcting every behavior but from focusing on a few key learning areas — or pivots — that can unlock widespread progress across multiple skills...

How to Help Children With Autism Learn to Self-Regulate

Emotional outbursts. Meltdowns. Impulsivity. These aren’t just “bad behaviors” — they’re often signs that a child is struggling to self-regulate...

How to Support Generalization at Home — Making ABA Skills Stick in Real Life

Your child just mastered a new skill during an ABA session — maybe they learned to say “I need help” or wait patiently for a turn..

What Is Functional Communication Training (FCT) and How It Reduces Challenging Behavior

Imagine a child who hits when they want attention, cries when they’re hungry, or runs away when they’re...

How to Help Your Child Transition From ABA Therapy to School or Community Programs

As your child grows and gains independence, there may come a time when they begin to “graduate”...

What Is a Mand in ABA? Understanding Requests and Their Role in Communication

magine trying to get a snack, ask for help, or say no — but not having the words to do it. For many children...

How to Teach Children With Autism to Follow Multi-Step Instructions

Following directions like “Put your shoes away, then wash your hands” might seem simple to most...

What Is Errorless Learning in ABA and When Should It Be Used?

Imagine being asked a question over and over — and getting it wrong every time. Eventually, frustration sets in...

How to Build Independence With Task Analysis in ABA

Getting dressed, brushing teeth, or packing a lunch — these are everyday routines many of us take for granted...

The Power of Early Intervention: Why Starting ABA Therapy Early Matters

When it comes to helping children with autism, timing makes a difference. Early intervention isn’t just a buzzword...

Building Social Skills Through ABA Therapy: Helping Children Connect and Thrive

For many children with autism, making friends, reading social cues, or joining in group play doesn’t come easily...

What to Expect During Your Child’s First ABA Therapy Session

Starting ABA therapy can feel like a big step — and it’s normal to have questions. What will the session...

How Parents Can Support ABA Therapy at Home

ABA therapy doesn’t stop when the session ends — and neither does your child’s progress. One of the most powerful...

Managing Challenging Behaviors with ABA: What Really Works

Meltdowns. Refusing to follow directions. These moments are hard for any parent — but especially when

Preparing for School with ABA Therapy: Helping Your Child Transition with Confidence

Starting preschool, kindergarten, or any new school can be overwhelming — especially for children with autism. New routines, new people...