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01/10/2026

🚗 Cooperative Play in Action at Mayflower Early ABA Services 💙

Today we captured something really special — nearly 20 minutes of cooperative play as our kids built, shared, and played with cars together.

In ABA, cooperative play means children are not just playing side-by-side, but engaging with each other — taking turns, initiating, responding, negotiating ideas, and staying connected around a shared activity. That’s exactly what you see here.

Because the play was going so well, we didn’t rush to stop it. At Mayflower, we closely observe the children’s cues — their engagement, joy, communication, and regulation — and we flex activities to fit the moment.
When kids are successfully practicing skills like:
• turn-taking
• social initiation
• shared problem-solving
• flexible thinking

…the best teaching sometimes is simply to let it keep going ✨

We would never want to abruptly end an activity when meaningful learning and connection are happening. That’s when real growth shows up.

This is the heart of our ABA model — child-led, relationship-based, and grounded in real social experiences.

So proud of these kids and the beautiful teamwork they showed today 💛

01/05/2026

We hope all of our families enjoyed a restful holiday break!
Mayflower is so happy to return to our regular schedule of one-on-one sessions, social skills groups, and teen groups beginning January 5! We look forward to reconnecting and continuing to support meaningful growth in the new year.

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Mayflower Early ABA Services! ✨

We’re so grateful for our families and the growth we’ve shared this past year. As we enter the New Year, we’re excited for continued learning, meaningful progress, and welcoming new families and new team members into our Mayflower community.

Here’s to a year full of growth, connection, and hope. 💙

12/26/2025

Mayflower Early ABA Services will be closed for the holidays and New Year’s.

We hope our families enjoy a warm, joyful break. If any questions or concerns come up, please don’t hesitate to reach out through email Info@mayflowerautismcenter.com.

We’ll reopen on Monday, January 5, and look forward to seeing everyone in the new year.
Happy New Year from Mayflower 💙

12/22/2025

Snow globes, handmade cards, and lots of good conversation 💚
Our teen social skills group practiced listening, turn-taking, and sharing the highs and lows of their week while building comfort and connection with each other. We also focused on self-awareness and personal values—skills that help teens make confident choices and are part of our ABA social skills work.

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12/18/2025

🎄This week our Mayflower kids had so much fun making holiday craft! They practiced patience while working with sometimes uncomfortable sticky frosting, flexibility when houses fell over, and turn taking while sharing materials.

They also decorated ornaments with loved ones in mind, thinking about what would make someone else happy! The kids practiced writing their names on the back, some adding special drawing, adding gems as ornaments, and wrapping them up to be given as gifts.

The kids were sooo proud of what they created and excited to share it with others. A little messy, not perfect, and full of effort and kindness! ❤️🎄

11/25/2025

Cooperative play is one of the most powerful ways children learn social skills at Mayflower Early ABA Services.

Today in our social skills group, two of our learners worked together to build a giant train set. Along the way, they practiced key ABA-based skills like sharing materials, taking turns, planning together, and using flexible thinking when their ideas didn’t match.

At one point, there was even a big disagreement—one child announced, “We’re not best friends anymore!” Moments like this are golden opportunities. Using ABA strategies such as modeling calm communication, prompting problem-solving, and reinforcing compromise, both children learned an important lesson:
Friends can disagree and still be friends.

With support, they worked it out, rebuilt their plan, and proudly completed their track together. The best part? They ended the session pressing play on “The Polar Express” and watching their trains circle the track they created side by side.

These shared moments build confidence, emotional regulation, and true connection. And they remind us how meaningful cooperative play can be.

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11/23/2025

Big hearts. Beautiful bouquets. 💛

With Thanksgiving coming up, our Saturday Social Skills Group talked about who we’re grateful for and how our actions can show thanks. The kids chose flowers and made sweet bouquets for someone special.

We practiced communication, cooperation, and kindness—and learned that doing something thoughtful not only makes others happy, it helps kids feel proud and confident too. When we reinforce these moments, kindness becomes something they choose again and again.

11/21/2025

Tonight's two peer social skills group fun with race cars!

11/20/2025

🌿 Building Momentum: How Small Wins Help Our Children Succeed

At Mayflower Early ABA Services, we believe in teaching with love, compassion, and confidence-building at the heart of every interaction. One of the most powerful—and gentle—tools we use to support children is called behavior momentum.

Think of behavior momentum like a snowball effect of success. When a child experiences a few easy, positive “yes, I can do this!” moments, it becomes much easier for them to take on something that’s harder.

💡 How it works:
We start by giving children tasks they enjoy and can do easily. These are quick wins—like:
• “Touch your head.”
• “High five!”
• “Show me your silly face!”
• “Point to your favorite toy.”

When a child experiences success and encouragement, their confidence rises, their body feels calmer, and they’re more open to trying something that might usually be a challenge—like cleaning up toys, transitioning, sharing, or trying a non-preferred activity.

🧠 Why it helps:
Children thrive when they feel capable. Starting with easy successes helps them:
• Build confidence
• Feel motivated
• Stay regulated
• Reduce frustration
• Increase cooperation

Behavior momentum turns a difficult moment into a doable one—without pressure, without power struggles, and with lots of connection.

🌈 How parents can use it at home:
If your child is struggling with something—getting dressed, cleaning up, turning off the iPad—try building momentum first:

1️⃣ Start with 2–3 easy, fun actions they like doing.
2️⃣ Celebrate each success with warm praise.
3️⃣ Then gently introduce the harder task.

You’ll be amazed at how much smoother things feel for both of you.

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🌟 At Mayflower Early ABA Services, our goal is always to help children feel successful, regulated, and confident—one small win at a time.
If you’d like support using this strategy at home comment below with your question!

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1112 Washington Street
Hanover, MA
02339

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+17814123269

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http://MayflowerAutismCenter.com/

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