Hi BTL Fam! Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, YUM! I’m dreaming of it now! With all the delicious food around, how could you not be “stuffed” after dinner time?! For some individuals with ASD, Thanksgiving may not be on the “Favorite Holidays” list. Many individuals with ASD have difficulty eating a variety of […]
Hi BTL Fam! If you find Thanksgiving to be a difficult holiday for you and your family, check out this resource! Included you will find a “menu” to help you through the day. BTL provides tips and suggestions that you may use or find beneficial during your holiday dinner. A Thanksgiving Menu For Success Happy […]
Holidays can be an overwhelming time for many families. However, when your child has autism, there can be additional challenges. Halloween is a traditional holiday, but it doesn’t have to be scary for you or your child with autism. You don’t have to follow the rules and are always free to create new traditions to […]
Hi BTL Fam! Have you ever played the game “Copy Cat”?? You know the one where you say “stop copying me” and someone else smirks “stop copying me”. Many of us may find this game to be slightly annoying or may have once used it on our own siblings to pester them! However, in ABA […]
Hi BTL Fam! Do you ever get curious as to how BTL keeps programs fresh, interesting, and most importantly, FUN!? Everyone on Team BTL is committed to thinking outside the box. We are constantly thinking of new and exciting ways we can probe targets. Let’s face it, we ALL would get bored if we were […]
Hi BTL Fam! Did you know that our team regularly attends companywide training days to catch up on the newest information, refresh our ABA skills, and most importantly, spend some time together?!? We recently had a training day where we met at our Shelbyville Clinic. BTL was closed to all patient sessions and used the […]
Hi BTL Fam! To continue with our Verbal Operants overview, we are going to review what a Tact is. You may frequently hear this term when developing language for your child. Put simply, a tact is when we label or “name” an object, person, place, thing, action, or event. A more descriptive definition may be: a vocally emitted […]
Hi BTL Fam! Whether you’re planning a camping trip, one last pool party, or just relaxing and BBQing, the upcoming Labor Day weekend is a treat! However, holiday weekends may also mean increased anxiety, a change in schedules, and some difficult moments for your loved ones with ASD. Try utilizing some of these tips to […]
Hi BTL Fam! Let’s learn some ABA! Specifically, let’s jump into what a mand is. If you are familiar with ABA, you probably have heard the term mand and if not, you most likely have no idea what a mand is. A mand may also be referred to as a request. This can including asking for […]
Hi There! Summer is always full of changes, new adventures, and sometimes a new schedule! The transition into new daily routines can often lead to an increase in undesirable behaviors for your child as they settle into their “new normal”. Children with autism may not understand the immediate change with their day to day activities. […]