07/25/2025
POV: The client “put the RBT to sleep”... and then woke them up with the cutest. And this was day two for our kiddo!!!!
This wasn’t just pretend play—this was NET, pairing, imitation, life skills, and so much fun all rolled into one dreamy little moment. 😴➡️☀️
✨ When kids invite us into their world through play, we don’t just join—we follow their lead while embedding real, meaningful learning. Whether it’s practicing routines like waking up and getting ready, or imitating others' actions and emotions, this kind of spontaneous interaction is what makes ABA magical.
➡️ What it looks like: a giggling child waking up their therapist
➡️ What it is:
✔️ Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
✔️ Imitative behavior shaping
✔️ Functional pretend play
✔️ Building social-emotional awareness
✔️ Laughter-led learning 🧠💜
Big kudos to our RBT for recognizing the moment within the moment and turning it into a teachable, trust-filled win.