Thrive ABA Therapy

10/31/2025

Check out these communication card prompts for trick-or-treating!

🎃 Help kids communicate with confidence this Halloween!

Our Lead Speech Language Pathologist, Kelleen Dunley, created special Halloween-themed AAC cards to help children who have difficulty communicating verbally join in the fun of trick-or-treating. These cards include simple prompts like “Trick or Treat!” and “Thank you!” so kids can express themselves with confidence and joy.

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools support or replace speech to help everyone share their voice in meaningful ways.

Download the cards at: https://bit.ly/AACHalloweenCards

Download the cards here:http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Halloween-Cards.pdf

10/28/2025

Before founding Thrive ABA Therapy, I was a public school teacher specializing in working with young autistic children. In 2022, I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and witnessed firsthand the positive impact that the interventions and strategies I learned had on my students. Recognizing that many of my students lacked access to high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I founded Thrive. Our approach applies principles of learning and behavior to teach new skills, fostering significant progress and independence in a joyful and engaging manner. We believe high-quality ABA should be accessible to all, that’s why we are applying for the Impact Award from Gusto. Gusto

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10/22/2025

Low sensory nights at the Woodland Park Zoo

🌻🏮🦋 Low Sensory Nights for WILD LANTERNS at Woodland Park Zoo feature special low sensory experiences to allow for a comfortable holiday adventure.

This inclusive program, designed to cater to individuals and families of all abilities and requirements, will offer a warm and festive atmosphere amidst the captivating beauty of the holiday season and is welcome to all!

🏮 December 7, 2025
🏮 January 8, 2026

Tickets are on sale now for this one-of-a-kind lantern show that will wow and astound people of all ages!

https://www.zoo.org/wildlanterns

10/18/2025

Trick-or-treating social story

🎃 Trick-or-Treating Social Story! 🧡

Halloween can be overwhelming for some kids, and this free visual guide from Autism Little Learners helps make it easier! It walks children through each step of trick-or-treating in a simple, supportive way.

🌐 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZofiDjtXrO9VrvYWueF_x4PKV6_pe-fT/view

10/14/2025

Upcoming Smooth Talkers dates

Join our in-person Smooth Talkers this Saturday, the 18th from 10am to 11am! An AAC-User and family meetup for people of all ages and abilities who use technology to communicate.
An AAC-User and family meetup for people of all ages and abilities who use technology to communicate.
Now fully in-person!
October 18th, 2025
November 8th, 2025
December 6th, 2025
2650 S. 200th Street, Suite 101 SeaTac, WA 98198
The entrance to The Arc’s parking garage can be found on 26 Avenue South. When you arrive, call 206-829-7013 and we’ll buzz you in.
**AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) refers to devices, systems, strategies and tools that replace or support natural speech.
For questions: email Jae Kim at Jkim@arcofkingcounty.org

09/27/2025

October 24 – Truck-or-Treat: Sensory-Friendly Stroll, 5 – 5:45 p.m. Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. Hosted by Renton Parks & Recreation. Register required.

The Truck-or-Treat walk-thru is back with 2 time slots! 5-5:45PM Sensory-friendly stroll A softer take on Halloween magic, perfect for younger kids and sensory-sensitive participants. 6:15-7:30PM Walk-Thru Spooktacular Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween walk-thru! Trick-or-treat from decorated tr...

09/17/2025

Dance for All brought to us by Pacific Northwest Ballet

Looking for a dance class where every child can thrive?

Dance for All at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Date: October 4 – December 13, 2025
Location: In-person at PNB School

Dance for All offers fully inclusive creative movement classes for children of all abilities and mobility levels. Sessions support diverse developmental, physical, learning, and sensory needs while building confidence, coordination, creativity, and friendship. Neurodiverse and neurotypical students are warmly welcome. Classes are taught by PNB School faculty with professional musicians, using adaptive and inclusive teaching practices.

Learn more and register here: https://order.pnb.org/26-dance-for-all/application?&promoApplied=true

09/17/2025

https://thriveabatherapy.org/blog/5-evidence-based-aba-therapy-techniques-proven-to-help-children-with-autism/

09/14/2025

🎤🎭 The Museum of Pop Culture's NEXT Sensory Friendly Day is coming soon!

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
⏰ 10 AM to 5 PM
🕋 325 5th AVE N, Seattle

🎸🎼🎷 Enjoy a full day at MOPOP with lowered light and sound levels, and an overall lower sensory environment. All are welcome and the full museum will be available. It will be a great opportunity to experience all MOPOP has to offer in a more Sensory-Friendly way.

Please email Education@MOPOP.org with questions.

🎲🎯 Tickets: Available for purchase online at https://www.mopop.org/events/sensory-friendly-days

09/14/2025

https://thriveabatherapy.org/blog/aba-therapy-for-autism-innovative-strategies-for-kids/

09/05/2025

Join Outdoor for All and get your free aquarium tickets

Last Chance to Get Tickets! 🎟
We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing friends and partners at the Seattle Aquarium for generously donating 100 tickets for Outdoors for All participants and their families—but they’re going fast and they expire on October 3rd, 2025!

This is your final opportunity to claim tickets and experience the stunning new Ocean Pavilion. This immersive exhibit showcases a vibrant reef ecosystem and offers a truly unforgettable visit.

Our Day Camps love visiting the Aquarium, and thanks to this generous gift, even more families can explore, learn, and connect with this extraordinary place.

Thank you, Seattle Aquarium! 💙🐠

To request tickets, please fill out the form using the link below:
https://forms.gle/aNRzpo1kBW4m32Qo8
(Please note, these tickets are physical and will be mailed to you by Outdoors for All. Tickets expire in October 2025).