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Sunshine Advantage

Sunshine Advantage is an ABA therapy provider for children with autism. We provide in-person and tel All insurance plans are accepted.

Sunshine Advantage provides every child in our care with the tools that he or she needs to grow and succeed. We deliver highly individualized, evidence-based holistic treatment programs that target each child’s specific needs and consider his or her unique circumstances.

01/30/2026

Do you know that pause your child takes before switching activities?
That pause isn’t resistance, it’s regulation.

At Sunshine Advantage, we honor that moment.
We slow down, use calm voices, and help children prepare for what’s next at a pace that feels safe.

🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
We’ve seen how:
💌 A gentle countdown eases anxiety
💌 A familiar transition cue builds trust
💌 A small bit of preparation leads to big confidence
💌 Comfort creates readiness

Children thrive when transitions feel predictable, not rushed.

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
Try adding a soft reminder like, “One more minute, then we clean up.”
It allows your child to pause and adjust before shifting gears.

✨ Transitions aren’t about getting from A to B. Instead, they’re about feeling supported along the way.

Share with a caregiver who could use a little transition grace today.

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01/28/2026

🏫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 🏫
Sunshine Advantage provides individualized ABA therapy inside partnered daycare centers, helping children grow right where daily routines naturally happen.

🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭:
💛 Smooth transitions (circle → play, meals → rest)
💛 Waiting, sharing, and responding to teachers
💛 Toileting and snack routines with growing independence
💛 Group participation and following multi-step instructions
💛 Peer play and classroom engagement

These aren’t isolated lessons. They’re learning opportunities woven into the flow of the day, so skills stick across real environments.

🏡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Children stay with peers, routines stay consistent, and parents gain peace of mind knowing support is happening where life unfolds. When therapy fits into a child’s day, confidence grows naturally.

✨ Save this for when you’re exploring care options.

01/23/2026

🧘‍♂️ Emotional regulation grows through repeated, gentle practice. 🧘‍♂️
Here are three simple tools we use during therapy that families often find helpful at home:

1️⃣ 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧
Helps children prepare for transitions or changes in activity.
(Example: “Two minutes, then clean-up.”)

2️⃣ 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬
Jumping, stretching, wall pushes - these can help release energy in a positive way.

3️⃣ “𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤” 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
A way for children to say, “I need space,” without feeling overwhelmed by words.

🧠 These tools mirror how Sunshine Advantage embeds regulation strategies into natural routines, both in clinic and at home. Small supports add up to big confidence.

✨ Try one of these today and see which one feels right for your child.

01/21/2026

🎲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐢𝐭 𝐈𝐒 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!
At Sunshine Advantage, we embed ABA skills into the moments children naturally enjoy, so growth feels joyful, not stressful.

🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
We use play to build real-world skills like:
✨ Communication (“Your turn!” “Help, please!”)
✨ Flexibility (switching toys, waiting for a turn)
✨ Emotional regulation (pausing, breathing, re-engaging)
✨ Social connection (imitating, sharing space, joint attention)

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
✨ Try joining your child’s play and simply narrating what you see:
✨ “You’re stacking blocks so carefully!”

This gentle language boosts confidence and keeps communication flowing.

✨ When learning blends with joy, children feel safe to explore, try, and grow at their own pace.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A leader who reminded us that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and a world that sees their worth.

At Sunshine Advantage, we carry that vision forward by creating spaces where every child is understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are. Because inclusion doesn’t begin in adulthood, it grows in the everyday moments of childhood.

✨ Dr. King believed in the power of love and community.
Today, and every day, we strive to help children grow in environments that reflect that hope.

Share a moment of kindness your child showed this week. 💛

01/16/2026

🧩 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 🧩
We help children use skills in real-life situations, not just during structured learning.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞:
Our therapists support generalization by:
🔁 Practicing familiar skills with new people and environments
🧸 Varying materials to build flexible learning
📈 Gradually fading prompts so independence grows naturally
These small shifts help children use communication, coping, and play skills across different settings. This is a key part of meaningful ABA.

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
🏠 Try practicing a known skill in a new spot (like asking for help in the kitchen instead of the playroom)
🛒 Encourage simple communication with extended family or store staff
🌟 Celebrate any moment your child uses a skill outside its usual setting
✨ When skills travel with your child, confidence grows everywhere they go.

01/14/2026

✨ 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ✨

Many parents hear the phrase “behavior change” and worry it means stopping something their child does.
But in modern, compassionate ABA, we focus on something very different: 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: ABA is about eliminating “bad behaviors.”
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Behavior is communication. We teach a replacement skill that helps your child express what they need safely and confidently.

Examples we teach every day:
💛 Instead of shutting down → asking for a break
💛 Instead of hitting → requesting space
💛 Instead of screaming → using a communication system

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
When a child has a skill that meets their need, challenges become moments of growth - not stress. This is the heart of child-led, neurodiversity-affirming ABA.
Save this if you want 2026 to feel clearer, calmer, and more connected.

01/09/2026

✨ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ✨
Not every milestone is loud or obvious. Sometimes, the biggest progress happens in the in-between, during play, shared smiles, or moments of curiosity.
🧠 In Therapy:
At Sunshine Advantage, we use play-based, naturalistic ABA that blends learning into everyday life.
🎲 We follow each child’s interests to build motivation.
💬 We embed communication and choice into fun, familiar routines.
🌱 We reinforce curiosity, even when progress feels subtle.
🏡 At Home:
🕹️ Pick a favorite toy and pause for a few seconds. See how your child initiates.
🗣️ Model a short phrase (“Go,” “Help,” “More”) and wait for their response.
👏 Celebrate every attempt, smile, gesture, or word. All count as communication.
✨ Small steps lead to big growth. Every quiet moment is a chance to connect, teach, and celebrate your child’s progress.

01/07/2026

🎲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 🎲

Play may look simple, but it’s one of the most powerful ways children learn. Every turn, every laugh, every small exchange strengthens communication, problem-solving, and confidence.

🧠 In Therapy:
We use play to spark learning by:
🧩 Embedding communication naturally (“Your turn!” “I want more blocks!”)
🔄 Switching toys and partners to encourage flexibility
🎯 Reinforcing social bids and imitation to build connection

🏡 At Home:
🧸 Follow your child’s lead. Join their game and describe what’s happening
🎭 Pause to let your child respond or take the next turn
👏 Celebrate when they share, imitate, or initiate play
✨ Every playful moment builds a foundation for growth. When you play together, you’re teaching, connecting, and helping your child shine.

01/02/2026

🎯 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬, 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 🎯
The best progress happens one step at a time. Breaking big goals into smaller pieces builds confidence and consistency for children and parents alike.

🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
We:
✂️ Divide long-term goals into manageable targets
📈 Track progress daily and celebrate milestones
✅ Reinforce each small success before moving to the next step

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
🧸 Pick one small focus (like brushing teeth or zipping a jacket halfway)
📋 Mark progress with stickers or a visual tracker
🎉 Celebrate every effort. Progress builds from encouragement, not pressure
✨ Every small step moves your child closer to independence and confidence.

01/01/2026

🌱 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🌱
Every new year brings fresh possibilities. It’s not about doing more, but doing what matters most, with intention and patience.

May this year bring clarity to your goals, patience in your journey, and deeper connections in daily moments.
We are honored to walk alongside you in 2026.

12/31/2025

✨ 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 ✨

As we wrap up the year, we take a moment to reflect on progress both seen and unseen. Every small step, every new word, every moment of patience matters.

🧠 In Therapy:
We review data, celebrate growth, and use what we’ve learned to guide new goals for the coming year. Progress is built on consistent effort; one day, one skill at a time.

🏡 At Home:
📔 Reflect on what made you proud this year; no moment is too small.
💬 Tell your child one thing you loved watching them accomplish.
🎯 Choose one gentle goal for the year ahead. Something meaningful, not overwhelming.

✨ Growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about persistence, love, and learning together.

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2170 Lakewood Road Ste. 206
Toms River, NJ
08755

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

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+17325232327

Website

https://sunshine-advantage.com/

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