Entries by Melissa Poe

Watering the Roots – Reinforcement in Everyday Life. 💦

There’s a saying “A little water goes a long way”. For seeds to grow, we know we have to provide them with plenty of water to get those roots to dig in deep. As the roots provide a stable groundwork for the seed to grow, reinforcement provides a consistent and strong motivator to keep behaviors […]

Planting the Seeds: Laying the Groundwork for Summer Success

As we continue with our summer blog series “Behavior Blossoms: A Summer For Growth”, we want to explore how we can incorporate simple strategies to help prepare for upcoming changes, transitions, and more! As we know, a summer schedule is often chaotic! Last minute changes, late nights, and lack of daily structure often make it […]

Welcome to Behavior Blossoms: A Summer of Growth

Summer is here—bringing with it sunshine, new routines, and plenty of opportunities for your child to grow, explore, and blossom. Whether your family is adjusting to a more relaxed schedule or jumping into new activities, it’s the perfect season to nurture developmental and behavioral progress. That’s where our series, Behavior Blossoms: A Summer of Growth, […]

Spring into Action!

Spring is upon us 🌸 We love the idea of warmer weather, more sunshine, and the opportunity to get outside and MOVE! 🏃‍♂️ BTL encourages our team to get outside on sunny days and incorporate movement activities into therapy sessions. Whether that is a short walk, visiting a local park, or doing some quick fun […]

NOTICE: Medicaid changes proposed for ABA therapy

Beyond The Label is aware of the proposed Medicaid changes in Indiana and has been actively working to inform others about the potential impact. These changes are expected to directly affect not only our BTL families but also thousands of families across the state who rely on ABA therapy. Summary: The state initially proposed limiting […]

Christmas Time!- A Social Story Resource

Christmas time is coming! Use a social story to make this year great! We are so excited for the Christmas season and wanted to share some resources with you! This time of year can be difficult for individuals with autism, but with some planning and having the right tools, it can be magical for everyone! […]

August Fun!

August is a HOT one! Have some fun inside or outside with sensory activities! During sensory activities, try and mix it up by working on different skill areas. Some examples include: Listener Responding (following a direction) Find the red one Pick up the car Where is the green ball Tact (Labeling) What color is this […]

Back To School: Helping Your Child with Autism Transition

August has made its debut! The introduction of the month means that the new school year is among us. Transitions (big or small) are often a difficult task for individuals with autism. A new year, a new teacher, a new classroom, and sometimes a new school! Wow! That can be a lot. As we end […]

Televisable ABA and BTL

Throughout our years servicing the Autism community, we have always found one consistent consideration. Change is inevitable. With change comes a commitment to exploring, learning, and adopting new ideas. In the field of ABA, we are constantly adapting to changes around us. With these adaptations, BTL prides ourselves in delivering evidenced-based ABA with a “new”approach. […]