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Family Solutions - Behavioral Developmental Services is dedicated to providing the highest quality of intensive, evidence-based behavioral treatment for children with autism.

09/12/2025

🧠 What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that helps children with autism and other developmental differences build skills for everyday life.

ABA focuses on:
✔️ Teaching communication and social skills
✔️ Reducing challenging behaviors in safe, supportive ways
✔️ Building independence through step-by-step learning
✔️ Supporting families with strategies that work at home and school

Who benefits from ABA?
✅ Children with autism
✅ Kids with developmental or behavioral challenges
✅ Families looking for practical, structured support

ABA is not about changing who a child is—it’s about giving them tools to thrive in their world. 💙

09/10/2025

🔄 Transitions—like leaving the house, stopping playtime, or moving between activities—can be tough for children with autism.

In ABA, we support smoother transitions by:
✔ Using countdowns (“2 more minutes, then we clean up”)
✔ Providing visual schedules so children know what’s next
✔ Offering reinforcement for successful transitions
✔ Practicing flexibility in small, safe steps

The goal isn’t just “getting through it”—it’s helping children feel safe, prepared, and successful during change. 💙

09/09/2025

🎓 Maximizing Success in ABA Therapy: From Evaluation to Graduation🎓

Hosted by our friends at Families Helping Families, this free webinar is designed to guide parents and caregivers through every stage of the ABA therapy journey—from the very first evaluation to the final session.

Join Scott Lepley, MS, BCBA, LBA, Director of ABA Services at Family Solutions, as he shares expert advice on what ABA therapy really looks like—and how families can play an active role in making the most of it.

📆 September 10, 2025
🕚 11:00 A.M.
📍 Free online webinar

💡 You’ll learn:
✔️ What to expect in ABA therapy
✔️ How goals are built and tracked
✔️ Ways caregivers can support progress at home

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/aba091025

📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!

09/08/2025

🔤 On International Literacy Day, we celebrate all forms of communication. For children with autism, literacy can look different—but it’s no less powerful.

In ABA, we support communication growth through:
✔ Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
✔ Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
✔ Early literacy skill-building (matching, labeling, identifying words and pictures)

Every child deserves a voice—and literacy gives them one. 💙

09/05/2025

🧠 What is reinforcement—and why does it matter?
In ABA, reinforcement is the key to teaching new skills and encouraging positive behaviors. It’s not bribery—it’s science.

Reinforcement means providing something motivating after a desired behavior. For kids, this could be:
✨ Praise (“Great job asking for help!”)
✨ A favorite toy or activity
✨ Extra time doing something they love

When children see that their actions bring positive results, they’re more likely to repeat them. Over time, reinforcement helps build independence and confidence.

09/03/2025

📢 Exciting News from Family Solutions

🎉 Family Solutions is excited to partner with CAREonsite to bring counseling directly to Richland Parish Data Center employees!

With this partnership, employees now have confidential, compassionate support right where they work, removing barriers and making care more accessible than ever.

💙 familysolutionscounseling.org

09/03/2025

📊 In ABA therapy, data isn’t just numbers—it’s a story of your child’s growth.

Here are some of the key areas we track during sessions:
🔹 Skill Acquisition – How often a child uses a new skill, like requesting help, following directions, or completing a daily routine.
🔹 Behavior Frequency – How often behaviors of concern occur, and whether they’re decreasing as new skills increase.
🔹 Duration & Latency – How long a behavior lasts, or how quickly a child responds after being given a prompt.
🔹 Independence Levels – How much support is needed (full prompt vs. partial vs. independent).
🔹 Generalization – Can the skill be used across settings—at home, school, and in the community?

Why this matters: With accurate data, we can see progress, adjust strategies, and celebrate every success—big or small. It ensures therapy is truly individualized to your child.
Data may look like tally marks or checkboxes on a tablet, but behind those marks is meaningful change. 💙

08/29/2025

🗣️ Every child deserves a way to be heard.

In ABA, we support communication in all forms:
✔ Spoken language
✔ Sign language
✔ Augmentative devices (like tablets or picture cards)

Communication is more than words—it’s connection, independence, and confidence.

08/27/2025

😮‍💨 Big emotions can feel overwhelming—for kids and parents.

In ABA, we break emotional regulation into teachable steps:
1. Recognize the feeling (happy, sad, mad, scared)
2. Communicate the feeling (words, sign, AAC device)
3. Use a coping tool (deep breaths, asking for help, sensory break)

With practice, kids learn that emotions aren’t scary—they’re signals. And with support, they can respond in safe and healthy ways.

08/25/2025

👀 Why do ABA therapists love visual supports?
Because they make learning clear and predictable.

Visuals help children:
• Understand what’s coming next
• Express needs without frustration
• Reduce anxiety in transitions

From picture schedules to choice boards, visuals give kids tools to succeed across home, school, and therapy.

08/22/2025

🌟 Not all progress is loud—or obvious at first glance.

In ABA therapy, some of the most meaningful growth happens in those quiet wins:
👥 Joining a game on their own
⏳ Waiting their turn without distress
🍎 Trying a new food with confidence

These may not get applause, but they reflect independence, self-regulation, and readiness for everyday life. And we celebrate them—because they are the foundation of lasting change.

💙 Every step counts. Every win matters.
📞 Contact us today to learn how ABA therapy can support your child’s journey.

08/20/2025

💉 August is Immunization Awareness Month! 💉

And for many children with autism or sensory processing differences, medical appointments can be a major source of anxiety.
That’s why ABA therapy doesn’t just address behavior—it builds readiness for real life.

Here’s how we help children prepare for doctor visits and immunizations:
✅ Role-play with pretend medical tools to build comfort
✅ Visual schedules to reduce anxiety about what’s coming next
✅ Positive reinforcement to celebrate cooperation and bravery
✅ Functional communication tools to help kids say “I need a break” or “That hurts”

We tailor every strategy to your child’s needs—so they can feel more in control, less afraid, and ready to handle the next checkup with confidence.
Because immunizations matter—and so does helping your child feel safe.

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9441 Stevens Road
Shreveport, LA
71106

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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+13189479000

Website

https://familysolutionscounseling.org/autism-center/

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