Essential Speech and ABA Therapy Fulshear

12/15/2025

🕎 Wishing a bright and joyful Hanukkah to all who celebrate! May each night bring light, warmth, and moments of peace with loved ones. 💙

12/12/2025

🎄🕎✨ The holidays are full of excitement — and new experiences! Our Holiday Social Story Spotlight includes three stories that help children with autism prepare for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Each story breaks down traditions step-by-step, reducing anxiety and encouraging participation.

Download them here: https://loom.ly/RznLCsM

12/10/2025

💙 Autism is a journey the whole family takes together. Our latest blog, Helping the Family Understand ASD, shares practical ways to educate and include relatives, friends, and caregivers — building understanding, empathy, and confidence for everyone involved.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/X9TgweU

12/08/2025

ABCs of ABA: Q is for Qualitative Data 📝

Qualitative data focuses on the descriptive side of progress — like how a child interacts, their mood, or their comfort level during a session. While quantitative data shows the numbers, qualitative data tells the story behind them.

Together, they help therapists understand the whole picture, ensuring therapy is effective, personalized, and responsive to each child’s needs.

12/05/2025

✨ Visiting Santa can be magical — and sometimes a bit overwhelming. Our Visiting Santa Social Story helps prepare children for what to expect, from waiting in line to saying hello, taking a photo, and sharing their wish list.

It’s designed to make the experience enjoyable, comfortable, and filled with joy.

Download the story here: https://loom.ly/QWYl31k

12/03/2025

Hoping we can make a difference!

Help me give my students supplies to protect their art work and be able to display the projects! Our students LOVE creating art projects in our classroom. We love seeing their creativity shine! In ...

12/03/2025

🎅 Writing a letter to Santa is a fun tradition — but it can also be overwhelming for children with autism. Our Letter to Santa Social Story helps guide this festive activity step-by-step, making it enjoyable, predictable, and stress-free.

Download the story here: https://loom.ly/Mm5F0bM

12/01/2025

ABCs of ABA: P is for Prompting 🧩

Prompting is when a therapist provides a cue or assistance to help a child complete a skill successfully. Prompts can be verbal, visual, gestural, or physical — and they’re always designed to promote independence over time. For example, a therapist may model a word or gently guide a hand to complete a task, then fade that support as the child learns.

Prompting helps children build confidence, reduce frustration, and experience success step by step.

11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Essential Speech & ABA Therapy!

We are so grateful for our families, staff, and communities who make every day meaningful. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s journey. 💙

11/24/2025

ABCs of ABA: O is for Overcorrection 🧩

Overcorrection is a teaching strategy where a child practices the correct behavior several times after a mistake. It’s not a punishment — it’s about learning responsibility and reinforcing the right actions.

Example: If a child accidentally spills water, they may be guided to clean it up and practice placing the cup properly. This teaches care, responsibility, and attention to detail.

11/21/2025

🛍️ Black Friday can be exciting — and overwhelming. Help your child feel prepared with our Black Friday Social Story, designed to reduce anxiety and support smooth experiences in busy stores or at home.

Download the social story here: https://loom.ly/nwWf4FA

11/19/2025

Both Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Naturalistic Teaching are effective ABA methods — but they serve different purposes.

📘 DTT: Structured, repetitive learning with clear instructions and feedback.
🌿 Naturalistic Teaching: Learning that happens in everyday settings through play and interaction.

Together, they build a strong balance of structure and spontaneity.
Learn more in our latest blog post: https://loom.ly/rvMSAwk