by Katherine | Dec 17, 2024 | ABA, Behavioral Issues, Diagnosis, Integrated Services
Becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a rewarding career in the field of Behavioral Analysis, centered on making a real, lasting difference for children and their families. At Optimal Beginnings, we understand that the impact of a BCBA goes far beyond...
by Katherine | Nov 18, 2024 | ABA, Acute Issues, Behavioral Issues, Integrated Services, Milestones, New Happenings, Parent Coaching, Preschool Alternative, Social Skills, Speech
From the moment you step through the door, you’ll feel the warmth of a space designed to make every child and family feel truly at home. Every detail in our Rockville office was carefully thought out to create an environment where children with autism can...
by Katherine | Apr 19, 2024 | ABA, Behavioral Issues, Diagnosis, Parent Coaching, Social Skills
As April rolls around, so does Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and celebrating the unique individuals who are part of it. Discover more about Autism Acceptance Month, how Optimal Beginnings empowers...
by Katherine | Nov 28, 2017 | Behavioral Issues
What is it about listening that makes asking for a rational task to be done to fall on deaf ears? The constant repetition becomes an inescapable loop that results in nothing but exhaustion and annoyance. Parents, it’s never ending! We’re here to teach you five ways to...
by Katherine | Nov 17, 2017 | Behavioral Issues
This month we’re dedicating all our blog posts to behavioral problems, why they occur, and evidence-based solutions to tackle them head-on. With the holidays quickly approaching it’s the perfect time of year to address head on the inevitable whining and (lack...
by admin | Sep 20, 2016 | Behavioral Issues
Time-outs are behaviour discipline technique used by parents and the one most often recommended by pediatricians and child development experts. But is it good for kids? Is it effective? First we have to consider its purpose. A time-out is meant as discipline –...
