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Wings Of ABA �Insights about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the many benefits of Applied Behavior Analysis

🎧 Words carry feelings, not just meaning.Helping children notice tone teaches emotional awareness and empathy. Try sayin...
11/11/2025

🎧 Words carry feelings, not just meaning.
Helping children notice tone teaches emotional awareness and empathy. Try saying the same sentence with different emotions…it’s a simple, fun way to explore how our voices express what we feel.
💚Reading Tone of Voice
Tone can completely change what we mean — and how others feel when they hear it. This activity helps children understand not just what is said, but how it’s said.
🟧Some kids may take words literally, missing the emotional cues behind speech. Teaching them to notice tone helps them recognize when someone is being friendly, tired, or upset — and respond more appropriately in conversations.

How to Practice:
1. Model tones – Say the same sentence in different ways: happy, bored, surprised, or annoyed.
2. Play with favorites – Have your child say, “I love pizza!” in both happy and grumpy tones.
3. Compliment practice – Try “That’s a great drawing!” in cheerful and flat tones. Discuss which feels more sincere.
4. Real-life examples – Read a story or act out situations to show how tone changes meaning.

Many children need gentle guidance learning when to speak softly, regularly, or loudly.This activity helps them recogniz...
11/07/2025

Many children need gentle guidance learning when to speak softly, regularly, or loudly.
This activity helps them recognize which voice levels fit various environments — like whispering at the library, speaking normally in class, or cheering outside.

How to Practice:
1. Start the conversation – Ask why voice volume matters and where it changes.
2. Explain the levels – Introduce soft, regular, and loud voices.
3. Model and practice – Take turns using each voice level.
4. Create examples – Write or act out real-life situations (e.g., talking to a teacher, playing outdoors).
5. Reflect together – Discuss which voice fits each situation and why.

🧠💬 Communication is more than words — it’s how we connect, express, and understand each other.Each of these activities h...
11/07/2025

🧠💬 Communication is more than words — it’s how we connect, express, and understand each other.

Each of these activities helps children strengthen their social awareness and emotional expression in fun, everyday ways — from learning how loud to talk, to sharing stories through photos.

At Wings of ABA, we believe that building social skills should feel joyful, natural, and empowering. 🌈✨

For some kids, Halloween decorations — the glowing skeletons, eerie sounds, and spooky masks — can feel like too much. W...
10/30/2025

For some kids, Halloween decorations — the glowing skeletons, eerie sounds, and spooky masks — can feel like too much. What’s fun for one child can trigger fear or anxiety in another, especially for those who are more sensitive or imaginative.

Here are a few gentle ways to help:
🧡 Validate their fear — Let them know it’s okay to feel scared. Avoid forcing exposure.
🧡 Demystify it — Show them how decorations work in daylight, and talk about what’s real and what’s pretend.
🧡 Give them control — Let them choose which houses or events feel safe to visit.
🧡 Create a “safe space” — Keep one quiet, calm area at home with soft lighting and favorite toys.
🧡 Model calm — Your calm energy teaches them how to regulate their own.

With patience and preparation, Halloween can shift from spooky to sweet — one small step (and candy) at a time. 🍬

10/29/2025

over the next few days, Wings of ABA will be sharing helpful tips to make Halloween a positive and inclusive experience for every child. We’ll talk about:
🧡 How to support kids who are scared of Halloween imagery
💬 Ways to help children express and manage their fears
🤝 Strategies for kids who get nervous about social interactions
✨ Sensory-friendly ideas to help families enjoy the festivities together

Because every child deserves a Halloween that feels safe, supported, and fun — wings and all. 🕊️

✋🏽💫 You’ve probably seen a child flap, rock, or hum when they’re excited or overwhelmed.That’s called stimming, short fo...
10/27/2025

✋🏽💫 You’ve probably seen a child flap, rock, or hum when they’re excited or overwhelmed.

That’s called stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior.

It’s not misbehavior. It’s the body’s way of self-regulating.

🧠 Research shows that stimming can serve self-regulatory and communicative functions, helping individuals manage sensory input and emotions (Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 2024).

In therapy and at home, the goal isn’t to “stop” stimming, it’s to understand its purpose and, when needed, teach safer or more functional ways to meet the same need.

Support regulation, not suppression.

Every child communicates — some with words, others through play.When we slow down and listen with our hearts, we start t...
10/22/2025

Every child communicates — some with words, others through play.
When we slow down and listen with our hearts, we start to understand their world a little better.

💫 Awareness is the first step.
Understanding makes the difference.

First impressions matter 🫶🏻 especially for children learning to connect with the world around them. Many children on the...
10/14/2025

First impressions matter 🫶🏻 especially for children learning to connect with the world around them. Many children on the spectrum benefit from extra support developing everyday social skills like saying “hello,” making eye contact, and introducing themselves.

ABA therapists use gentle modeling, play-based practice, and positive reinforcement to help children build confidence in social interactions. These small steps create meaningful progress in communication and connection.

💡 Try it at home:
Practice short introductions like “Hi, I’m [Name]!” and take turns role-playing greetings. Use video modeling — kids love seeing their own progress and celebrating success!

Every small “hello” is a big step toward confidence, communication, and belonging. 💚

When Elena’s 3-year-old son, Lucas, began carefully lining up his toy trains instead of playing with them, she assumed i...
10/08/2025

When Elena’s 3-year-old son, Lucas, began carefully lining up his toy trains instead of playing with them, she assumed it was simply a sign of his attention to detail. But as the months passed, she noticed other subtle differences — Lucas rarely met her gaze, often didn’t respond when his name was called, and would echo lines from his favorite cartoons word for word. These patterns made Elena start to wonder if there might be more to what she was observing.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often becomes noticeable through developmental and behavioral differences. While every child’s profile is unique, some commonly observed indicators include:

Developmental Differences
1. Delays in speech or language milestones
2. Limited use of gestures such as pointing or waving
3. Difficulty engaging in imaginative or pretend play
4. Challenges initiating or maintaining social connections with peers

Behavioral Differences
1. Repetitive actions, such as hand flapping, rocking, or spinning objects
2. Strong preference for routines and discomfort with unexpected changes
3. Deep, focused interests in specific topics or objects
4. Heightened or reduced sensitivity to sensory input — such as light, sound, texture, or smell

It’s important to remember that not all children will display these signs in the same way or to the same degree. Some traits may appear early, while others may emerge later in development. The key is to look for consistent patterns and how they influence a child’s communication, play, and daily functioning.

Early awareness and intervention can make a significant difference — providing children and their families with the understanding, tools, and support they need to thrive.

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