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Offering in-home and education educational site ABA therapy. L.A. | Long Beach | Orange County |

01/21/2026

Tantrums aren’t “bad behavior” - they’re communication. 👀
If we accidentally reinforce them, they’ll keep happening.
Instead, find the why (attention, escape, sensory, or access) and teach a better way to ask.
Replacement skills = fewer meltdowns + more independence. 💛

01/02/2026

Struggling with task completion?
Try the Premack Strategy: “First ___, then ___.”
A powerful ABA tool we use at PPS to build motivation and cooperation. 💡🙌🏻

11/25/2025

Turning chaos into cooperation starts with one simple trick: choices.
Kids feel in control, you keep the boundary. Everybody wins. 🤝✨

10/30/2025

At PPS, we focus on teaching replacement behaviors - showing children what to do instead of simply telling them what not to do.
For example:
Instead of “no hitting,” try “show me safe and calm hands.”
Instead of “no yelling,” try “use your inside voice.”
Redirecting behavior this way encourages skill building, reduces challenging behaviors, and promotes positive communication. 🫶🏻

10/17/2025

Answering “what,” “where,” and “who” questions builds early language and comprehension skills 💬 This kiddo asked to hold the cards and tried answering independently - a huge step toward communication confidence! 🌟

10/03/2025

ABA isn’t about control - it’s about connection. By following a child’s interests, like building Legos, we help them grow skills in communication, coping, and independence - all while keeping their autonomy at the center. ✨

09/10/2025

✨Things we use in ABA sessions that just make sense✨

📖 Visual Aids – Breaking down steps into simple, supportive prompts that build independence one routine at a time.

🎯 Token Boards – Turning effort into motivation with rewards that keep clients excited to learn.

🗓 Visual Schedules – Providing structure, reducing anxiety, and giving choice to make sessions more engaging.

Which of these strategies do you love the most? Let us know in the comments. 👇🏼

06/11/2025

Working on Transitions & Tacting Sounds with Our RBT 💬🔡

The child was engaged in a preferred activity (puzzles), and our RBT used that moment to work on transitioning to a non-preferred activity — identifying beginning sounds and matching them to the correct letter.

To support the transition, our RBT gave a two-step instruction to help build momentum. Once the child followed through, the RBT prompted, “Where does the word pie go?” and handed the tile for the child to match it with the correct letter.

We’re continuing to build on his ability to:
• Follow multi-step directions
• Transition smoothly between tasks
• Tact beginning sounds and match them with corresponding letters 💡

So proud of the small wins that lead to big growth! 🌱

06/06/2025

This child needed more stimulation to stay focused - so our RBT incorporated puzzles into the session.

While he stayed engaged with the puzzle, our RBT used the opportunity to target tacting goals and build functional communication by asking simple, direct questions like:
🧩 “What’s your name?”
🧩 “What’s Dad’s name?”
🧩 “Is this a boat?”
🧩 “Is this Peppa?”
🧩 “Is that her grandpa?”

The puzzle kept the child’s hands and eyes busy, allowing space for language, attention, and meaningful conversation to develop naturally.

This kind of play-based strategy is key for kids who need a little more sensory input or structured engagement to participate. It helps bridge the gap between focus and communication - and makes learning feel fun, not forced.

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06/02/2025

✨ At Pivotal Parenting Support, we believe that play is powerful!
Play-based therapy helps children grow emotionally, socially, and developmentally - all while having fun. 💬🤝🎨

From building communication skills to strengthening emotional expression, play creates a safe and joyful space for learning. 💛

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