Big Dreamers ABA

09/25/2025

💫 Through play, fun, and positive reinforcement, ABA helps children build skills that last a lifetime. 💡 Growth looks different for every child—and that’s what makes it beautiful. 🌈

09/22/2025

🌱 “When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” 🌟 At Big Dreamers ABA, we believe in creating supportive environments where every child can thrive. 💫

09/10/2025

📚✨ Back to School with Autism: Tips for a Smooth Transition ✨📚

Heading back to school can bring big changes—new routines, classrooms, and social situations. For children on the autism spectrum, these shifts can feel overwhelming, but with patience, preparation, and the right support, the transition can be made easier. 🌟

Here are 5 simple strategies that help ease the process:
1️⃣ Practice the routine early ⏰
2️⃣ Preview the school environment 🏫
3️⃣ Use visual supports 📋
4️⃣ Role-play school scenarios 📚
5️⃣ Send comfort from home 🎒

Every small step adds up to greater confidence and success. 💙 Let’s help our kids start the school year feeling supported, safe, and ready to shine. 🌈

09/10/2025

📚 Back-to-school can feel big, but practice makes confidence! Simple role-play—like greetings, raising hands, or sharing supplies—helps kids prepare with joy and ease. ✨

09/09/2025

💡 “Every child can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way.” 🌈 ABA meets children where they are, honoring their unique pace and journey.

09/08/2025

🍂 Fall is full of learning opportunities! From sorting leaves to counting pumpkins 🎃, everyday activities can be turned into fun ABA moments that motivate and inspire progress.

09/03/2025

🌟 Every child’s uniqueness deserves to be celebrated. When we honor who they are, their light shines even brighter. 💛

09/02/2025

07/28/2025

🌞 Summer Sensory Play Ideas 🌞

💧 Water Play

Fill a bin or small pool with water, cups, and scoops for pouring.

Add sponges, toy fish, or water beads for extra textures.

Try running through sprinklers or using a spray bottle for gentle cooling.

🌿 Nature Exploration

Take a nature walk to collect leaves, pinecones, and rocks.

Make a “sensory treasure box” to explore at home.

Try a scavenger hunt with photos of things to find.

🍦 Cool Treats for Oral Sensory Input

Make homemade popsicles with fruit puree.

Offer frozen grapes (if safe) or crunchy veggie sticks.

Try a variety of temperatures and textures.

🧴 Messy Play

Create taste-safe “sand” with flour and oil.

Make cloud dough or kinetic sand outside.

Paint with shaving cream on a plastic table.

🌈 Sensory Obstacle Course

Set up stations: jump on a mini trampoline, crawl through a tunnel, balance on a beam.

Use chalk to draw shapes to step and hop on.

Time each run for fun movement and body awareness.

🫧 Bubble Play

Blow big and small bubbles to watch and pop.

Use a bubble machine for continuous fun.

Try popping bubbles with different parts of the body—hands, feet, elbows!

🎨 Sidewalk Chalk Art

Draw lines to follow or hop along.

Make large shapes to color in for proprioceptive input.

Spray with water to see how it changes.

💙 Tip: Always watch for signs of sensory overload, and keep calming tools nearby (headphones, a comfort object, or a shaded quiet area).

07/25/2025

🌞 Simple Summer Routine Ideas for Neurodivergent Kids 🌞

✅ 1. Start with a Visual Schedule
Use pictures or icons to outline daily activities like meals, playtime, therapy, and rest. Visuals help children know what to expect and reduce anxiety.

✅ 2. Keep Wake-Up and Bedtime Consistent
Even if the rest of the day is more relaxed, predictable sleep and wake times support emotional regulation.

✅ 3. Include Movement Breaks
Plan times for outdoor play, swimming, or a sensory path to get energy out and support focus later.

✅ 4. Build in Calming Time
Create daily quiet times for reading, puzzles, or sensory activities that help your child reset.

✅ 5. Offer Choices
Let your child pick between activities—like which park to visit or what snack to have—to increase their sense of control.

✅ 6. Prepare for Transitions
Use countdown timers, verbal warnings, or a transition object to help shift from one activity to the next.

✅ 7. Plan Special Summer Rituals
Weekly ice cream outings, evening walks, or family game nights create memories and give children something predictable to look forward to.

💙 Remember: Summer can feel unstructured, but even small routines create security and confidence.