Within Me Therapy, LLC

11/25/2025

Running an ABA practice means wearing more hats than most people ever see.

Some days I’m supporting a team of clinicians, other days I’m reviewing treatment plans, coaching families, troubleshooting schedules, mentoring new RBTs, or jumping behind the camera to make sure our caregivers get the resources they need.

This work can look like stepping in where support is needed, staying connected to the why behind our services, and making sure every decision reflects what’s best for our children, families, and team.

Every hat has purpose! The real work is learning to balance leadership, self-care, and the heart of clinical treatment.

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Effective advocacy begins with understanding your child’s needs and actively participating in their support plan. Clear communication, collaborative relationships with providers, and parental intuition all play an important role in creating meaningful progress.
If you’re looking for guidance or support, our team at Within Me Therapy is here to help.

11/21/2025

En ABA no necesitamos perfección para avanzar — solo consistencia, apoyo y pequeñas acciones repetidas. Cada visual, cada indicación clara y cada momento de conexión crea progreso real para nuestros niños.
Sigue, ajusta, celebra los pasos pequeños. Lo demás llega con el tiempo.

En ABA no necesitamos perfección para avanzar — solo consistencia, apoyo y pequeñas acciones repetidas. Cada visual, cada indicación clara y cada momento de conexión crea progreso real para nuestros niños.

Sigue, ajusta, celebra los pasos pequeños. Lo demás llega con el tiempo.

¿Qué pequeña acción puedes implementar hoy en tu sesión?

Start today with what you have.
In ABA we don’t need perfection to make progress — just consistency, support, and small repeated actions. Every visual, every clear cue, and every moment of connection creates real growth for our kids.
Keep going, adjust as needed, and celebrate the small steps. The rest comes with time.

What small action can you implement in your session today?

11/20/2025

Our clinic is growing, and we’re excited to welcome new team members who care deeply about the families we serve.

BCBAs, RBTs, & SLPAs — we’d love to connect with you!

Apply today: admin@withinmetherapy.com

11/20/2025

Every win starts somewhere. In the clinic, those wins are built through guided practice, patient teaching, and consistent support.
Let’s build progress together. Visit our website for more information at withinmetherapy.com

11/19/2025

1. Use Visual Boundaries and Predictable Transitions

Children with autism often feel safer and more regulated when routines and expectations are clear. Visual supports—such as stop signs on doors, first-then boards, or visual schedules—help them understand when it’s safe to move, when to stay, and what happens next. Predictability reduces anxiety-driven or confusion-driven attempts to elope.

2. Add Environmental Safety Tools

Layering simple environmental safety measures can prevent unnoticed exits. Door alarms, high slide bolts, baby gates, and fenced play areas create physical boundaries that buy caregivers critical time to respond. These tools reduce risk without limiting independence and are especially helpful during busy or distracted moments at home.

3. Teach Safety Skills Through Practice and Role-Play

Children benefit from direct instruction on what to do instead of running. Role-play teaches skills like stopping at doorways, responding to their name, waiting for an adult, and holding hands in public. Practicing these behaviors during calm moments builds safety habits that can transfer into real-life situations.

11/19/2025

1. Use Visual Boundaries and Predictable Transitions

Children with autism often feel safer and more regulated when routines and expectations are clear. Visual supports—such as stop signs on doors, first-then boards, or visual schedules—help them understand when it’s safe to move, when to stay, and what happens next. Predictability reduces anxiety-driven or confusion-driven attempts to elope.

2. Add Environmental Safety Tools

Layering simple environmental safety measures can prevent unnoticed exits. Door alarms, high slide bolts, baby gates, and fenced play areas create physical boundaries that buy caregivers critical time to respond. These tools reduce risk without limiting independence and are especially helpful during busy or distracted moments at home.

3. Teach Safety Skills Through Practice and Role-Play

Children benefit from direct instruction on what to do instead of running. Role-play teaches skills like stopping at doorways, responding to their name, waiting for an adult, and holding hands in public. Practicing these behaviors during calm moments builds safety habits that can transfer into real-life situations.

11/19/2025

At Within Me Therapy, training isn’t a checkbox. It’s part of our culture. Our team invests in continuous learning because the children and families we support deserve the best level of quality services. These moments of collaboration, reflection, and shared growth strengthen our skills, deepen our compassion, and move us toward greater impact. When our team grows, our impact grows.

11/18/2025

1. Keep a Predictable Bedtime Routine

Children with autism often sleep better when their evenings follow a predictable and soothing pattern. A consistent sequence—bath, pajamas, story, then lights out—helps cue their brain that it’s time to wind down. Predictability lowers anxiety, supports emotional regulation, and increases sleep readiness (Malow et al., 2014).

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2. Create a Sensory-Friendly Sleep Space

Many autistic children process sensory input more intensely than their peers. Adjusting the environment to include dim lights, blackout curtains, soft bedding textures, or steady white noise, reduces overstimulation and helps the nervous system shift from alertness to rest (Reynolds et al., 2021). Small sensory adjustments can significantly improve both sleep onset and sleep quality.

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3. Reduce Stimulation Before Bed

The 30–60 minutes before bedtime should feel calm, quiet, and predictable. Limiting screens, bright lights, rough play, or loud toys helps prevent melatonin suppression and sensory overstimulation. Calming alternatives can include reading together, light coloring, soft music, or deep-pressure input—support relaxation and smoother transitions to sleep (Cortesi et al., 2010).