Precision ABA

07/24/2025

One of our very favorites, Emma, is teaching this class! Check it out!

Do you know a student with disabilities who loves music?

Registration is open for hand chimes ensemble this coming school year!

The class will be taught by Noel Streacker and Emma Cho.

There is also an exciting opportunity for the Chimes class to participate in the Sensory-Friendly Children’s Concert with the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, October 9!

Find out more about Chimes Class here:
https://www.wheaton.edu/community/csa/lessons/beethovens-buddies-special-needs/

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/201903665951155

07/23/2025

Looking for something fun to wrap up the summer?! There are spots available at LaunchPad Learning Camp!

Only 3 Weeks Left of Summer—Make Them Count at Launchpad Learning Camp!

Parents, looking for something fun for your kids to do before school starts? Launchpad Learning Camp has openings available for the last 3 weeks of summer!

From STEM adventures and creative arts to outdoor games and hands-on learning, our camp keeps kids engaged, inspired, and having a blast!

✅ Designed for curious, active minds
✅ Safe, supportive environment
✅ Flexible weekly sign-ups

Give your child the launchpad to learn, grow, and have FUN before summer ends!

07/21/2025

Help prepare your traveler for airport security, navigating to a gate, and experiencing the airport at this awesome program!

✈️ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡: 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼!
We’re thrilled to announce that The Arc’s Wings for All is coming to O’Hare International Airport!
📍O'Hare Airport, United
🗓️ 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🕘 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
📲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://bit.ly/4kOdyLt
For more information about 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹: http://www.thearc.org/wings
Interested in volunteering? 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://bit.ly/44VbzyO

💙 Wings for All helps individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities—and their families—practice every step of air travel, from check-in to security to boarding a real (stationary) plane.

07/17/2025

For decades, the prevailing message to children was: “Your feelings don’t matter. Just do what you’re told.” Emotions were seen as inconvenient, even disruptive. As a result, many adults today are unlearning emotional suppression.

But in our effort to correct the past, we’ve overcorrected.

We’ve gone from ignoring kids’ feelings to letting them run the show. A child is disappointed, so we cancel the plan. A child is frustrated, so we change the rule. A child is anxious, so we remove the challenge.

Here’s how I see it: We need to do something no generation before us has done: not shut down our kids’ emotions, not let kids’ emotions dictate what we do. We need to learn to hold both: Feeling and boundary. Expression and leadership. Validation and authority.

It’s our job to make decisions we believe are best for our kids. And it’s our kids’ job to have feelings about those decisions.

Our boundaries shouldn’t dictate their feelings... and their feelings shouldn’t control our boundaries.

This is what sturdy parenting looks like.

06/28/2025

Today we’re celebrating our incredible founder and Clinical Director — Brigid — who somehow manages to be everything at once: our mentor, visionary, cheerleader, sounding board, emotional support person, clinical compass, and the loudest advocate for doing what’s right (for our clients and ourselves).

She’s the reason we feel safe to advocate for ourselves, push to be better, and laugh a lot along the way. Whether she’s dropping clinical wisdom, sending a perfectly timed meme, offering a spontaneous Enneagram breakdown (yes — she’s our resident Enneagram aficionado), or patiently guiding us through a tough day, Brigid shows up with compassion and clarity.

Brigid, thank you for showing us what authentic, empowering leadership looks like. You create space for growth, keep us focused on what matters, and lead with both integrity and humor. We’re lucky to be part of your team.

Happy Birthday, Brigid!

06/20/2025

Today we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. Let’s celebrate Black history, culture, and the continued journey toward equality.

06/14/2025

What to do when your child can’t, not won’t

🔹Pause – Start by assuming they want to do well.
🔹Scan the situation – Are they tired? Missing something? Overwhelmed?
🔹Let them try first – Step back and give them a chance.
🔹Offer light support – If they need help, keep it minimal (think: guide, don’t take over).
🔹Adjust the timing – If they’re maxed out, it’s okay to come back to it later.

Supporting “Can Do” problems is about setting them up for success—not lowering expectations.

06/12/2025

What if your child isn’t being defiant… they just can’t do it (yet)?

Sometimes kids want to follow through—and know what to do—but something’s in the way.

Before jumping to “They won’t,” it’s worth asking: Can they?

“Can Do” problems show up when something is getting in the way—physically, emotionally, or logistically. Maybe they’re too tired, too overwhelmed, can’t reach what they need, or don’t have the energy to get started.

It’s not about defiance—it’s about a real barrier.

These are some of the most overlooked reasons kids don’t follow through—but often the easiest to support once we recognize them.

We break it down in our latest blog post: https://www.precisionaba.com/post/can-do-problems-what-if-it-s-not-defiance-but-a-real-barrier

06/07/2025

Next time your child doesn’t follow through on something—before jumping to frustration—try asking yourself:

Do they actually know how to do what I’m asking?
Not “Should they know,” but do they really know how—step by step?

Even everyday tasks like brushing teeth, tying shoes, packing a bag, or starting homework can trip kids up if no one’s broken it down before. What looks like laziness or resistance might just be a missing skill.

Try this:
Pause before repeating the request
Watch what they do next
Ask: “Want me to show you how first?”

It’s a simple shift—but it can change the whole tone of the moment.

06/05/2025

“They Just Don’t Know How!”
(What to Do When It’s a Know How Problem)

Once you start spotting the reasons behind why your child isn’t following through, a lot begins to click into place. Sometimes the issue isn’t about attitude or motivation—it’s simply that they haven’t learned how to do the thing yet.
This is what we call a Know How problem.

The tricky part? These moments can look like laziness or refusal—but often, kids are stuck because they genuinely don’t have the skills they need yet.

So what do you do when you realize it’s a Know How issue?
🔹Give them the space to try
🔹Support without swooping in
🔹Teach what’s missing, step by step

It’s all about building confidence, not just checking the task off the list.

Want to dive deeper into what this looks like in real life? We just published a blog post that unpacks how to spot a Know How problem and what to do when you see one—without turning it into a power struggle.

Read the full post here: https://www.precisionaba.com/post/they-just-don-t-know-how-what-to-do-when-it-s-a-know-how-problem

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06/03/2025

🌊 Check Out Our Under the Sea Sensory Adventure! 🌊

Our summer sensory bins are making a splash! They’re filled with kinetic sand, glistening “sea glass,” playful ocean creatures—crabs, jellyfish, puffer fish, starfish, and dolphins—and our favorite part: tiny “treasures” that sparkle like sunlight dancing on the waves! 🦀🐠🐬

These bins bring the beach to life, offering fun and meaningful ways for our learners to explore textures, practice motor skills, and dive into imaginative play.