ABA 29:11

09/30/2025

LINEAR VESTIBULAR SENSORY ACTIVITIES

The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, sends signals to the brain about the position and movement of the head. It becomes active whenever the head tilts, turns upside down, spins, or moves quickly or slowly—for example, when running, swinging, or sliding.

Today we are focusing on linear vestibular input -
Forward/backward, up/down and side to side. Broadly speaking these actions can help someone to soothe and calm, alert and energise, or organise and regulate. Some children will also combine vestibular input with proprioceptive input to have these outcomes.

Some activities allow for a combination of vestibular input such as the hammock swing. Allowing a child to direct their sensory input may also help them to include proprioception (eg. Pumping legs on the swing, pushing with arms on the scooter board, jumping on the trampoline). Stop/start activities will also bring alerting components.

We are embarking on lots of sensory content in the next month, come back to find out more. In the meantime, get your FREE ticket to the sensory summit. Let me know if you want the link!

09/22/2025

If you’ve spent any time with kids, you know transitions can be tough 😅. Moving from one activity to the next doesn’t always go smoothly—and that’s where all those creative transition strategies and calming techniques come in ✨. Teachers 👩‍🏫, therapists 🧑‍⚕️, caregivers 👨‍👩‍👧…we all have our little “magic tricks” to help kids stay calm and avoid meltdowns 💡.

We’ve found that having a few go-to tools in our back pocket 🎒 makes all the difference when things get tricky.

Want the list of some of our favorite transition ideas and therapy tools drop a 🚶‍♀️ below and we will send them your way!

What are your go-to tricks? 💭

09/14/2025

💡 Therapy with older kids who have significant cognitive impairments can be challenging—but it’s also taught us the power of creativity! 🙌

For our high schoolers, we started giving families a list of functional life skills activities 🏡 (think chores, movement, everyday tasks) to practice during the week. Kids check them off ✔️ and then show us their favorite during our sessions! 🎥✨

The results?
💪 Strengthening & coordination
🎯 Repeated practice on goals
🌟 A big boost in independence & confidence

Want a full list of ideas and a functional skills tracker? Drop a 🧹 and we will send you the link. Such a simple way to make therapy meaningful and fun! 💛

08/08/2025

🎒 Transitions can be tough! If you’ve worked with kids, you know how tricky it can be to move from one activity to the next without meltdowns or chaos. It's a HUGE part of what we work on in the educational setting -- transitioning kids into school, out of school at the end of the day, between classroom and specials, etc. 😅

That’s why having a few go-to strategies in your back pocket can make all the difference. Whether it’s a calming technique, a visual cue, or a fun movement break—being prepared is everything. 🙌

We pulled together some of our favorite tools and ideas to make transitions smoother and more successful.

💬 What tricks do YOU use to help kids through tough transitions? Share your favorites below—we’d love to hear them!



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07/28/2025

Support your child at home or your students through telehealth and at-home carryover with this 122-page home-based development activities packet.

Parents will love that many of the activities require little set-up and with items they most likely already have in their home.

Plus the activities are easily adaptable to fit with the goals you have for your students or clients. >>> https://shop.growinghandsonkids.com/product/home-based-development-activities-packet/?ref=22 (affiliate)

07/27/2025

Great tips Lisa Parent Coach!

07/26/2025

This Take 5 Breathing Exercise for kids is perfect for helping children learn to calm down and manage big emotions - via

07/18/2025

This is a great DIY project to make some tactile letter tracing cards.

Get the tutorial here > https://www.teach-me-mommy.com/touch-feel-letters/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

07/17/2025

Now Hiring RBTs!! We are ready to add to our AMAZING Team!! Must have a passion for working with kids and families and be committed to CHANGING LIVES!!

We provide services in the home, community, and daycares. We have daytime hours and afternoon/evening hours. Please call or text 404-275-0514 if you are interested. You can also email me at kwaldrop03@aba2911.com

05/30/2025

🎨 Week 1 Theme Reveal! | Camp Pathways 2025 🎉

Get ready for a week full of fun, creativity, and adventure at Camp Pathways for Kids with Unique Abilities! Check out the exciting themes for our first five days of camp:

🌺 Monday – Aloha Adventure Day
Say "Aloha!" to summer with a tropical kickoff 🌴🌸 featuring island games, beach vibes, and a luau twist!

🎨 Tuesday – Artful Adventures
Unleash your inner artist! From Kids Sip and Paint (juice style), to Musical Art Chairs, campers will dive into colorful creations and expressive masterpieces.

🦁 Wednesday – Into the Wild
It's a jungle out there! Campers will explore the animal kingdom and nature-inspired activities. 🐾🌿

🦸‍♀️ Thursday – My Super Self
It’s time to suit up! We’re celebrating what makes each camper a hero—confidence, courage, and kindness! 🦸

🎥 Friday – Lights, Camera, Action!
Strike a pose and take the stage! A day of performing, filming, and blut carpet fun to end the week like a star! 🌟🎬

📍Kids Camp: June 2–13 @ Jessie Davis Community Center
⏰ 8AM–12PM | 🍽️ Breakfast + Take-home lunch provided!

🔗 Be sure to click "Clear Filters" before selecting your session:
👉 Registration Link for Kids Camp, Ages 5-11
https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-douglasville-ga/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMzNzY1Njg=

👉 Registration Link for Teens Camp, Ages 12-18
https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-douglasville-ga/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMzNzY1Njg=

05/29/2025

Who is ready to join our amazing team??!!! We are growing and looking for amazing RBTs to join our team!!

05/29/2025

Lots of great things happening in our community in June!!

A local mom shared this great June calendar of free and low-cost activities in Carroll County, GA, so we thought it might be worth sharing here too in case our awesome Autism Foundation families are looking for options for this summer. ☀️🌞 Notice that the Carroll County Rec Center does open gym time every Monday in June from 12:30-2 specifically for children with special needs!

The only thing on the calendar that costs money is the Carroll County open gym, which is $5 per child, and the $1 movies at our local movie theater. There are free and low-cost attractions listed at the bottom as well.

We hope you find it helpful as you’re planning meaningful outings with your kiddos all summer long! If you have other suggestions for family activities in this county or any surrounding county, please drop them in the comments below! 👇