Rising Stars ABA

01/19/2026

01/19/2026

Although we are 19 days into 2026, Rising Stars ABA wants to wish every one a Happy New Year!! We have an exciting New Year ahead of us!

12/19/2025

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04/23/2025

Transitions can be tough — but with the right support, they get easier. Here are 4 tried-and-true ABA-based strategies we use to help kiddos move from one task to the next with zero or minimum meltdowns. 💡See slides 😍
Which one have you tried?

04/18/2025

Positive reinforcement means adding something rewarding after a behavior to increase the chances of it happening again.
Example: Your child cleans up their toys, and you say, “Great job!” and give them a high five — that praise is reinforcement. 💪
Small rewards lead to big changes. 💙

04/08/2025

We are still in April, but beyond April we will continue to shine the light in helping children with autism attain their highest individual capacity. However we believe that more awareness about what autism is would aide a more wholesome result in our collective effort. Autism spectrum impacts the nervous system, it is a development disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.

04/02/2025

World Autism Day 2025- Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

04/02/2025

Autism Awareness Month!

02/24/2025

🔄 The Power of Redirection in ABA 🔄

Redirection is a simple yet effective ABA strategy used to guide behavior in a more appropriate direction. Instead of focusing on what not to do, redirection helps shift attention to a preferred or more functional activity.

🔹 How Does Redirection Work?
✔️ Offer an alternative – If a child is engaging in an inappropriate behavior, provide a different, acceptable option.
✔️ Use engaging prompts – A fun or exciting activity can naturally capture interest.
✔️ Stay positive – Keep your tone encouraging to reinforce the new behavior.
✔️ Pair with reinforcement – Reward appropriate behavior to increase its likelihood.

🔹 Why is Redirection Important?
✅ Helps reduce problem behaviors
✅ Encourages positive choices
✅ Maintains a supportive learning environment
✅ Promotes independence and self-regulation

Redirection works best when used proactively and consistently! Instead of saying “Stop that”, try guiding the learner toward what they CAN do—creating learning moments and building new skills in the process. 💡

02/24/2025

🔥 Understanding Extinction Bursts in ABA 🔥

Ever noticed a behavior getting worse before it gets better? That’s called an extinction burst—a temporary increase in the intensity, frequency, or duration of a behavior when reinforcement is removed.

🔹 What Happens?
When a previously reinforced behavior no longer gets the expected outcome, the individual may try harder to get the reinforcement back. This can look like louder crying, more frequent tantrums, or an increase in repetitive requests.

🔹 Why Does It Matter?
Extinction bursts are a normal part of learning but can be challenging to manage. Consistency is key! If reinforcement is given during an extinction burst, the behavior might become even stronger.

🔹 How to Support Through It?
✔️ Stay consistent with the extinction process
✔️ Reinforce alternative, appropriate behaviors
✔️ Use visual supports or coping strategies
✔️ Ensure the intervention plan is ethical and supportive

Extinction bursts can be tough, but with patience and the right strategies, they lead to meaningful behavior change! 💡

02/04/2025

🌟 Let’s Break Down Extinction in ABA 🌟

In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the term extinction doesn’t mean what you might think—it’s not about “eliminating” behavior. Instead, extinction is a strategy used to reduce behaviors by removing the reinforcement that previously maintained them.

What is Extinction?
Extinction occurs when a behavior that was previously reinforced no longer receives that reinforcement, leading to a decrease in the behavior over time.

For example:
➡️ If a child receives attention when they shout and the attention is removed (no reaction or redirection is provided), shouting may decrease.
➡️ If a learner used to receive a toy every time they cried, and the toy is no longer given for crying, this behavior may reduce.

The Extinction Burst
When reinforcement is first removed, the behavior might initially increase in intensity, frequency, or duration. This is known as an extinction burst. While it can feel challenging, this is often a sign that extinction is working—stick with the plan!

Why Use Extinction?
✔️ Effective Behavior Reduction: By addressing the root cause of the behavior (reinforcement), extinction targets behaviors in a meaningful way.
✔️ Teaches Alternative Behaviors: Extinction is often paired with reinforcement of more appropriate replacement behaviors, making it part of a balanced strategy.
✔️ Prevents Escalation Over Time: Addressing behaviors consistently prevents them from becoming more ingrained or difficult to change.

Key Considerations
🔹 Extinction is not ignoring the child but rather the reinforcement of a specific behavior.
🔹 Always pair extinction with teaching appropriate, functional behaviors.
🔹 Be patient! Behavior change takes time and consistency.

Extinction is a powerful tool in ABA, but it requires careful planning and understanding to ensure it’s used ethically and effectively.

💡 Interested in learning more about ABA techniques? Let’s connect!