Behavioral and Life Connections

07/24/2025

🌊 Thank You for Making Our 3rd Annual Splash Pad Event a Success! ☀️
We had such an amazing time at our 3rd Annual Splash Pad Social this past Saturday!
Thank you to all the families, friends, and community members who came out to support this special day. 💙

The smiles on the children's faces—and the joy we saw on the faces of parents—were truly priceless. These moments are what make this event so meaningful year after year.

A huge thank you to our incredible Behavioral and Life Connections team who showed up, helped out, and made this event run so smoothly. Your dedication and love for what you do never goes unnoticed—we appreciate you!

We’re also so grateful to the generous businesses and organizations that donated and contributed to this year's event:

🍱 Yamoto Steak House of Japan
📊 Leslie Tucker CPA
🏡 US Mobile Home
🌮 San Marcos Mexican Grill
🌯 Taqueria El Mana
🍔 Arby's
🔥 Sonny's BBQ
🍦 Dairy Queen
🍩 Dunkin' Donuts
💎 Watson Jewelry
💅 Angel Nails • Kim Nails • Lilly Nail
🛒 Smith's Supermarket
🌽 Nubbin Ridge Farms
🍗 Wing Time
🍕 Hungry Howie’s
🍧 The Ice Box
💄 Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio

Without all of you—our staff, supporters, and community partners—this event wouldn’t be what it is. Your generosity and presence made a lasting impact on the families we serve. 💛

We can't wait to do it again next year!

07/01/2025

🌞 Join Us for a Day of Fun! 🌞
Behavioral and Life Connections is excited to host our 3rd Annual Splashpad Social — a FREE event for families of children with autism!

📅 Date: Saturday, July 19th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Grandridge Park, 2008 Porter Ave, Grandridge, FL 32442
💲 Cost: FREE!

Come out and enjoy:
💦 Splashpad fun
🎶 Music
🍔 Food
🎁 Prizes
🗣 Community connection

This is a day to relax, play, and connect with other families who truly understand. We can’t wait to see you and your kiddos there!

05/30/2025

🧠💚 Although today marks the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month, the conversation doesn't end here.

Let’s carry the awareness, compassion, and commitment to mental well-being into every month of the year. Mental health is just as important as physical health—and it deserves ongoing attention, support, and understanding.

✅ Check in with yourself.
✅ Check in with others.
✅ Make space for rest, reflection, and recovery.
✅ Normalize asking for help.

Together, let’s keep breaking the stigma and continue making mental health a priority—for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our communities.

05/30/2025

Does your child have autism, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, or dyslexia? Join us for this FREE seminar for parents of neurodivergent children! This four-part series will be led by amazing BCBA Jessica Horne and offered virtually for your convenience. Email, call, or text Jessica by May 27 to register and she will send you the Zoom link. Details on flyer below.
FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Chipola Area Autism Resource Center, Inc.
Autism Pensacola Inc
UWF ABA

04/30/2025

💙 As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, the mission doesn’t stop here.
Awareness isn’t just for April—it’s a lifelong commitment to kindness, understanding, and inclusion.

Let’s carry the compassion, advocacy, and knowledge we’ve shared this month into every single day.
Because every person deserves to be seen, heard, valued, and respected—in every month, every space, and every conversation.

💡 Keep learning.
💬 Keep advocating.
💙 Keep spreading kindness.

Autism is not just a moment—it's a movement. Let’s keep it going.

04/16/2025

🌈 April is Autism Awareness Month 💙
Let’s take this time to celebrate differences, promote acceptance, and inspire understanding. Autism is not a limitation—it's a unique way of experiencing the world. Every individual with autism has their own strengths, challenges, voice, and story.

✨ This month, let’s commit to:
💙 Listening with empathy
💙 Learning without judgment
💙 Supporting with compassion
💙 Advocating with strength

Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, friend, or ally—your voice matters. Let's work together to build a more inclusive world where everyone is valued for who they are.

Together, we shine brighter in every spectrum. 💡

03/21/2025

Break Through Challenging Behaviors with Confidence!

Are you ready to transform the way you understand and manage behavior? Think Duhh! ABA: Breaking Through Behavior Training provides clear, practical ABA-based strategies to help you effectively address challenging behaviors in any setting. Learn how to identify the root causes of behavior, implement proven interventions, and create lasting positive change with step-by-step guidance and real-world applications.

📢 Schedule Your Training Today!
Contact us directly at (850) 427-3079 or email Djackson@blcforaba.com to book a session and take your skills to the next level!

Don’t just react to behaviors—understand and change them! Let’s break through behavior together!

03/09/2025

03/04/2025

🌟 Stay the Course – Change is Coming! 🌟

To the parents and caregivers walking the journey of behavior change with your child—keep going. Progress may feel slow, and some days may feel like you're standing still or even moving backward. But remember, every small step counts.

🌱 Behavior change takes time. Just like a seed doesn't sprout overnight, growth happens little by little, day by day.

💡 Consistency is key. The efforts you're putting in—reinforcing positive behaviors, setting clear expectations, and teaching new skills—are not in vain. Your child is learning, even when it doesn’t seem obvious.

❤️ You are not alone. Many families have been where you are, and they made it through. You will too.

🔹 Stay patient.
🔹 Stay hopeful.
🔹 Stay committed.

Your dedication will pay off. One day, you’ll look back and realize just how far you and your child have come. 💙✨ Duhh! ABA

02/25/2025

🚨 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚨

💡 Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real difference? Become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and start changing lives in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)!

Join us for our RBT Workshop on March 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at CareerSource Chipola in Marianna, FL.

🔹 Why become an RBT?
✅ Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families
✅ Gain valuable experience in a high-demand field
✅ Build a rewarding career with growth opportunities
✅ Work in a field that values teamwork, compassion, and professional development

🌟 This workshop will cover:
📌 What it takes to become an RBT
📌 The benefits of working in ABA
📌 Next steps to launch your career

Don't miss this opportunity to explore a fulfilling career path! Tag a friend who might be interested!

📅 RSVP today! Drop a comment or DM us for more details.

01/24/2025

Dear Professional and parents,

I’m excited to share the Think Duhh! ABA book series with you! These books are designed to provide practical strategies, simplified explanations, and actionable tools for professionals, educators, and parents in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Here’s an overview of the series:

1. Think Duhh! ABA Classroom Breakthrough
Empower teachers and educators with effective behavioral and classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.

2. Think Duhh! ABA Secrets to Success
A must-have guide for ABA professionals, offering insights and tips to excel in their careers.

3. Think Duhh! ABA RBT Training Book
A comprehensive study guide to help aspiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) confidently prepare for and pass the RBT exam.

4. Quality of Life Parent Training
Support parents with this compassionate guide to improve their quality of life while effectively applying ABA principles with their children.

5. Think Duhh! ABA Quality Parenting
A practical parenting guide designed to help caregivers use ABA techniques to foster positive behaviors and strengthen relationships.

Each book is tailored to meet specific needs, whether you're managing a classroom, providing therapy, or supporting your child at home.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXW6HBSF?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk

I hope these resources inspire and empower you to make a meaningful impact. Please feel free to share these books with colleagues, educators, or families who may find them helpful!