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01/30/2026

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Today, we're going to take a look at effective communication! Effective communication involves more than just using a variety of speech sounds and vocabulary words.

It includes interacting, asking questions, making requests, expressing emotions, and more. Regular evaluation of communication functions will provide therapists with a more accurate measure of progress over time. After a few weeks, while the client may not be using more words, they may be using language for more communication functions than before!

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01/19/2026

01/18/2026

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year from your friends at GentleCare Therapy! 🎉
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12/28/2025

Wishing your family a Kwanzaa filled with light, love, and continued progress!

12/26/2025

Wishing all of our friends who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄

10/17/2025

Autism NJ Conference Attendees! 👋

Come say HI to the GentleCare Therapy team!

We are excited to share that we are actively enrolling clients and have NO WAITLIST for our autism services in New Jersey. Stop by our booth to chat about:

Our ABA services

Career Opportunities (BCBAs and RBTs)

We'd love to connect.

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09/23/2025

Happy Rosh Hashanah from your friends at GentleCare Therapy! May this be a year of new beginnings and renewed hope.

09/11/2025

GentleCare Therapy honors those we lost on September 11, 2001. Our thoughts are with their friends and families today and always. Let us .

08/26/2025

Is your child about to start Kindergarten in the fall?! 🍎🎒 Transitioning into Kindergarten and a new routine can be overwhelming for any family, and feeling nervous or apprehensive about this big change is completely normal.

We've compiled some tips and resources for effectively transitioning your child to Kindergarten this fall. Read more: https://zurl.co/gB0e0

07/11/2025

Using First/Then Statements to Support Young Children
First/then statements are a simple yet powerful tool for helping children—especially those who are neurodivergent—understand expectations, transition between tasks, and build independence. By clearly stating what will happen first and what will follow then, caregivers can reduce anxiety, encourage cooperation, and increase a child’s sense of predictability.

Why Use First/Then Statements?
Children often struggle with unexpected changes or transitions, such as stopping playtime to get dressed or leaving the park to go home. First/then statements help by giving them a clear framework. They work well because:
They reduce the need for negotiation or power struggles.
They help children process what is expected before a preferred activity.
They provide structure that builds trust and routine.

Common Examples:
First clean up, then snack.
First shoes on, then outside.
First potty, then story.
First brush teeth, then tablet.

Learn More: https://zurl.co/hGoHd