Behavioral Health Therapies

10/27/2025

🎃 Happy National Pumpkin Day! 🎃
From cozy pumpkin patches to warm pumpkin spice lattes, today is all about celebrating this fall favorite! Pumpkins aren’t just for carving, they’re full of nutrients that support both physical and mental well-being. Engaging in seasonal activities like baking, decorating, or visiting a pumpkin patch can also boost mood and reduce stress for kids and adults alike.

🍂 Embrace the season, carve out some time for fun, creativity, and connection this Pumpkin Day!

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

🎃👻 Looking for fun and inclusive ways to celebrate Halloween? Check out these 15 sensory-friendly Halloween crafts that are perfect for kids with sensory sensitivities! From calming textures to gentle sounds and creative designs, these activities make spooky season fun for everyone. 🧡

Halloween is fast-approaching, and with it comes the opportunity for lots of fun activities to celebrate the festivities. It’s a great holiday for getting your little ones’ hands dirty, whether that be in arts and crafts, sensory exploration or even pumpkin guts. The following Halloween activiti...

10/26/2025

Lance is having some halloween fun!!

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

BHT wants to give Raymond a big shout-out for his 60th birthday! Happy Birthday Raymond!

10/23/2025

Fun and Inclusive Halloween Activities for Children with Special Needs

From the team at The Deron School of New Jersey comes a guide full of creative ideas, like sensory-friendly costumes, quiet trick-or-treat routes, pumpkin-painting instead of carving, and calm craft corners, that help children with special needs join in the Halloween fun without feeling overwhelmed.

We know how much behavioral health support, such as planning for sensory triggers, teaching routines, and offering the right environment, can make a big difference in making holidays joyful and inclusive. 🎃

At The Deron School, we understand the importance of creating inclusive Halloween activities for special needs children. Read more in our blog!

10/23/2025

🎃 Looking for fun non–trick-or-treating Halloween ideas for your family?
Check out this helpful guide from the American Autism Association featuring sensory-friendly activities like pumpkin play, film nights, and scavenger hunts. Time to get spooky! 👻

Planning a Halloween celebration can be challenging for families who have members with sensory processing challenges. However, with some creativity, you can create a fun and sensory-friendly Halloween experience that everyone can enjoy. Here are several sensory-friendly Halloween activities:

10/21/2025

🎃👻Tips for Making Halloween Disability-Friendly👻🎃

Published by Michigan Medicine, this article outlines practical advice, from choosing costumes that accommodate mobility devices, to rehearsing a trick-or-treat route, to offering non-food treats, for children with disabilities or sensory sensitivities to safely enjoy Halloween.

With support from BHT’s behavioral health specialists (ABA, OT, PT, etc.), families can tailor these tips into a plan that respects each child’s needs and builds confidence in new environments.
🔗 Give your child a Halloween experience they’ll remember, with comfort, fun, and care.

Michigan Medicine experts provide tips on how to best navigate the Halloween holiday for children with disabilities.

10/12/2025

🌟 Understanding “Bossy” Behavior in Autism 🌟

The latest article from Autism Parenting Magazine explores why some children on the autism spectrum may come across as “bossy” and how this behavior often stems from challenges with anxiety, communication, or a need for control in uncertain situations. 💬✨

At Behavioral Health Therapies, we look beyond the surface of behaviors. Through behavioral therapy and social-emotional support, we help children identify feelings, develop flexible thinking, and build stronger communication and coping skills.

When families understand the “why” behind a behavior, it opens the door to patience, connection, and real progress. 💙

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/bossy-behavior-in-autism/

Explore why bossy behavior may appear in autistic individuals and discover positive strategies to support respectful communication.

10/10/2025

💙 Some children want friends but struggle to find their way into friendships. With patience, understanding, and the right support, connection is possible. 💫

I came across this touching article from Autism Parenting Magazine about what to do when your child with autism has trouble making or keeping friends. It’s something many parents quietly worry about; watching their child want connection but not always knowing how to build it. 💔

The message is simple but powerful: friendship isn’t about how many friends a child has, it’s about helping them find the ones who truly understand them.

Here are a few gentle takeaways worth remembering:
🌟 Start small — one friend can make all the difference.
🌟 Join activities that match your child’s interests (shared hobbies make connecting easier).
🌟 Practice social scripts at home to ease anxiety before social moments.
🌟 Work with teachers or therapists to encourage inclusion in group settings.
🌟 Celebrate small wins, a smile, a hello, a shared laugh, they all matter.

Progress may come slowly, but every step toward connection counts. 💙

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-child-no-friends/

A few suggestions on how parents can help their child with autism develop a circle of friends—especially if the child has no friends.

10/08/2025

🌱 Inspiring Independence: Real Stories, Real Growth

I just read an uplifting article in Autism Parenting Magazine that shares stories of individuals on the autism spectrum finding meaningful work and growing in independence. It tells the real-life journeys, the daily efforts, challenges, and victories, of people navigating their first jobs, creating routines, and building confidence in the workplace.

These stories remind us that progress often happens one step at a time. With the right support, like learning workplace communication, managing stress during transitions, or gradually strengthening self-help skills, behavioral health therapy can be a steady companion in that journey. It’s not about rushing; it’s about offering tools, encouragement, and a safe space to grow.

💙 Read the article here:

Two inspiring stories of autistic individuals finding independence and career success, offering hope to those navigating similar challenges.