The Role of Families in ABA Success

As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child’s progress. Practicing skills at home, even in small ways, creates consistency, which helps your child learn faster and apply their new skills across settings. Whether it’s encouraging communication, practicing routines, or offering gentle reminders, your efforts make a significant difference.

Practical Tips for Daily Practice

Here are a few simple activities you can try at home to support ABA goals:

• Practice Routines Together: Involve your child in daily routines like setting the table, putting away toys, or brushing teeth. Breaking each task into small steps makes it easier to follow and builds independence over time.
• Encourage Communication During Play: When playing together, gently prompt your child to ask for items, take turns, or share. You might say, “Can you ask for the red block?” or “Let’s take turns rolling the ball!”
• Create Opportunities to Follow Directions: When giving instructions, keep them clear and specific. Start with one-step directions, like “Put the spoon in the sink,” and gradually build up as they succeed.

Simple Strategies to Address Challenging Behaviors

ABA also focuses on helping children develop positive ways to communicate needs. Here are a few strategies to try if your child experiences frustration or has difficulty with transitions:

• Use Visual Supports: Show pictures or a visual schedule of what’s next to help prepare your child for transitions.
• Praise Positive Behaviors: Catch them being good! For example, say, “I love how you waited for your turn so nicely,” to reinforce patience.
• Offer Choices: When possible, give choices (“Do you want to do this now or in 5 minutes?”) to give them a sense of control while still following through on the task.

How Empower Autism Omaha Supports Families

We’re here to empower not only your child but also your whole family. At Empower Autism Omaha, we provide tools, tips, and support to help you feel confident as you practice ABA techniques at home. We believe that parent involvement is key to lasting change, and our team is always available to offer guidance, answer questions, or just provide a listening ear.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us! If you’d like more personalized advice or have specific questions, please reach out. Together, we can create a positive, empowering experience for your family.