Essential Speech and ABA Therapy Katy

10/09/2025

Ever wonder what a BCBA really does? 🤔 BCBAs design and oversee individualized ABA programs, supervise therapists, analyze data, and collaborate with families to ensure each child’s growth. At Essential, we support BCBAs with ongoing training, resources, and mentorship so they can focus on what matters most — helping children succeed.

Learn more about their role and how we empower them: https://loom.ly/yMTMYOo

10/06/2025

ABCs of ABA: H is for Hand-Over-Hand Prompting ✋ This is a teaching strategy where the therapist gently guides a child’s hands to complete a task.

✅ Example: Helping a child stack blocks by guiding their hands.

💡 Why it matters: Hand-over-hand prompting builds confidence by showing children exactly how to perform a skill. With time and practice, prompts fade, and independence grows.

10/03/2025

🎃 Make Halloween fun and comfortable for every child! Our latest blog post shares sensory-friendly Halloween activities designed for kids with autism — from gentle crafts to low-stimulation trick-or-treating tips.

💡 Keep the holiday exciting while supporting your child’s sensory needs.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/cn_edE4

09/29/2025

ABCs of ABA: G is for Generalization 🌍

Generalization means your child can use skills across different settings, people, and places.

✅ Example: A child learns to tie their shoes in therapy… then ties shoes at home, at school, and at grandma’s house.

This is where true independence and confidence grow — when skills move beyond the therapy room into everyday life.

09/26/2025

Progress in ABA isn’t always big and flashy — sometimes it’s the quiet moments that matter most.

This weekend, celebrate the little victories:
✨ A calm transition
✨ A new word spoken
✨ A shared laugh

Every small step is a big step forward 💙

09/22/2025

ABCs of ABA: F is for Frequency 📊

Frequency measures how often a behavior happens.

✅ Example: A child greets peers 2 times on Monday and 8 times on Friday. That growth shows the power of practice and support.

Tracking frequency helps therapists see real progress, adjust strategies, and celebrate milestones that matter to families.

09/19/2025

Dear Autism Parents 💙

We see you. We know the late nights researching, the worry during transitions, and the endless love you pour into your child’s growth.
✨ Progress is not always fast, but every step forward matters.
✨ Small wins lead to big changes.
✨ You are not alone on this journey.

If no one has reminded you today — you’re doing an incredible job.

09/17/2025

Behind every strong ABA program is supervision.

Supervision means that Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) regularly observe, guide, and mentor our therapy teams. It ensures:

✅ Children receive consistent, high-quality care
✅ Therapists feel supported and continue to grow
✅ Families see steady, meaningful progress

Supervision is one of the ways we uphold our promise of excellence and integrity in every session. Read more about it on our website: https://loom.ly/_4vBriI

09/15/2025

ABCs of ABA: E is for Echoic 🗣️

An echoic is when a child repeats what they hear. This isn’t just repetition — it’s the foundation for language development.

✅ Example: If a therapist says “ball” and the child says “ball,” that’s an echoic. Over time, echoics help children build vocabulary, practice sounds, and gain confidence in communicating with others.

💡 With patience, practice, and encouragement, echoics grow into spontaneous speech and meaningful connections.

09/11/2025

Today we honor the lives lost and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

We are reminded daily that resilience, compassion, and community matter most. We stand with families everywhere who continue to honor the legacy of that day.

09/08/2025

ABCs of ABA: D is for Discrete Trial Training (DTT) 🎯

DTT is a structured way of teaching skills by breaking them down into small, clear steps. Each trial has three parts:
1️⃣ The instruction (“Touch your nose”)
2️⃣ The child’s response
3️⃣ Positive feedback or a gentle prompt

💡 Why it works:
DTT gives children repeated practice, immediate feedback, and builds confidence. Over time, these structured lessons turn into real-life skills — from communication to self-care to academics.

✨ At Essential, we balance structure with fun, ensuring that learning feels natural and empowering for every child.

09/03/2025

🧩 New Blog Post! 🧩

In our latest blog, Jasmine McCaskey, M.A., BCBA, explains how we use Natural Environment Teaching (NET) to make learning fun and meaningful. By following a child’s interests, NET helps build communication, social, problem-solving, and flexibility skills in real-world settings—making therapy engaging, effective, and something children look forward to!

Catch up on all our blogs: https://loom.ly/4NZesZw

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