Guides for parents
Practical, plain-English articles on ABA therapy and supporting your child's breakthroughs at home and at school.
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Teaching Functional Communication in ABA
Learn how ABA builds functional communication skills to help children express needs, reduce frustration, and increase independence.
Understanding Behavior Functions in ABA
Understanding why behaviors happen is the foundation of ABA. Learn the four behavior functions and how families can use them to support progress.
Reinforcement in ABA: A Parent's Guide
Reinforcement is one of the most powerful tools in ABA therapy. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how parents can use it at home.
Supporting ABA Skill Development at Home
Discover how families can support learning at home through consistency, reinforcement, routines, and everyday opportunities.
Creating Consistency Across Home, School & Therapy
Consistency between home, school, and therapy is key to progress. See how FreshStarts helps families and educators align strategies.
Parent Training in ABA Therapy
Parent training helps families become active partners in ABA therapy and reinforce skills for lasting progress.
Building a Behavior Plan in ABA Therapy
A personalized Behavior Intervention Plan is the foundation of ABA therapy. Learn how plans are created, implemented, and adapted.
ABA Beyond Autism: ADHD & Anxiety Support
ABA therapy supports more than autism. Discover how it helps children with ADHD, anxiety, and behavioral challenges.
Social Skills Groups in ABA
Learn how FreshStarts' Social Skills Groups use play, communication, and teamwork to help children connect.
How to Identify Behavioral Challenges Early
Recognizing emotional and behavioral challenges early can make all the difference. Learn what signs to watch for.
The Role of Play in ABA Therapy: Learning Through Fun
Play is more than fun, it's a vital part of ABA therapy. Learn how play-based techniques build real-life skills.
ABA Therapy 101 for Parents: Myths vs. Facts
Is ABA only for little kids? Is it too rigid? We separate the myths from the facts for parents.
Benefits of Early Autism Intervention
Early intervention helps children build strong foundations in communication, behavior, and learning.
Supporting Your Child Outside of ABA Therapy
Learn how parents can support skill development at home, at school, and in the community between sessions.
Inside an ABA Session: What Parents Can Expect
What happens during an ABA session? A look at personalized, play-based sessions.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy
Learn to recognize common signs and how Applied Behavior Analysis helps children.
What Is ABA Therapy and How Does It Help?
An introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and how it helps children and families.
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