In STEPPS

Joined California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA) to educate and advocate for individuals with autism and ABA services in Sacramento. Grateful for CalABA's commitment to advocacy and relationship-building with legislators and staffers.

To all of moms, I hope you have an absolutely wonderful Mother’s Day this weekend!

For those of you who may have lost your Mom, or a child, my best friend was interviewed about coping with this day in the face of loss. May it be helpful to you and a good reminder to us all to appreciate every moment with our loved ones!

Finding Ways of Coping on Mother's Day After the Loss of a Child | Homes & Lifestyle | Noozhawk Rosy Bucio with her daughter Nina. (courtesy photo) The annual celebration of Mother’s Day is meant to be a commemoration of the nurturing nature of women

Serving Advantage is amazing!

FREE EVENT! Join us as we celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month!

Serving Advantage invites the autism community and those with other intellectual and/or developmental differences to join us on the court and try tennis for FREE! Together, let’s envision a brighter and more inclusive future in the sport of tennis 🎾

We look forward to celebrating with all our new friends!

Scan the QR code or comment “inclusion matters!” and we will DM you the registration link.

The first 25 participants to sign up will receive a free Serving Advantage t-shirt! (does not apply to current Serving Advantage students.)

Wow our social skills groups really embraced the upcoming St Patrick’s Day!! So many great projects!

Hi! Happy Leap Day! One of our Social Skills Group did a lesson on “Leaping into action” to help friends and when to ask for help, made handprint frogs and played a turn taking dice game with a partner 😊

Cool event!!

This Friday, experience First 5 OC's Kid Builders at Pretend City Children's Museum! On January 26, from 10 am to 4 pm, the museum will be open to the public for a free admission day full of development-focused learning and fun!

Engage in the various interactive spaces as well as five stations focused on specific activities to strengthen children’s skills.

Curious about your child's development? Come by to access valuable resources and receive a developmental assessment for your child. Empower yourself with the tools to aid your child's growth and learning journey.

For more details, visit https://www.pretendcity.org/events/free-museum-day/?fbclid=IwAR0HBh2EpawKppq_GeGhLYCbPg5IRd6qnP8vVNGewL-D6ie-M6hde5lWJYU

Our In STEPPS Academy students love hands on science!

Our students really enjoyed Science Friday! Watch as the colored drops sink down into the water and mix together creating a firework effect. Why is it so? It's to do with the density of each liquid. The food coloring will dissolve into the water, but the oil won't. By mixing the oil and food coloring together first, you slow the mixing process that would normally happen with the water and the food coloring. The food coloring drops down into the water (because it is denser than the oil) while the oil stays on top of the water (water is also denser than oil). When the food coloring eventually starts to mix with the water, it creates a tiny explosion, like a firework!

This month’s Saturday Social Facilitation Group was Winter Wonderland themed. We had a blast cooking snowy mountain bites, painting snow hats, constructing and decorating snowflakes, making pretend snow and working together to build a snowman! “

Fall Fun in Full Swing at Our November Saturday Clinic Hoedown! 🌟🍂

Our amazing kiddos had an absolute blast during the Fall Hoedown at our ABA clinic last weekend! From baking scrumptious fall treats to enjoying heartwarming social time, the clinic was buzzing with laughter and joy. 🧡

Here's to more laughter, learning, and love in the coming weeks! 🍂

Join us as we dive into the captivating world of Kiki Godfrey, a remarkable mother who embraces her own autistic identity while caring for her two amazing children with autism.

In this powerful discussion, Kiki teams up with BCBA, Ph.D. Kelsey Kerrigan to shed light on the significance of spreading awareness and fostering acceptance. Their unique perspectives and expert guidance will challenge our viewpoints and ignite a transformation in how we view neurodiversity. 🌍💙

Don't miss out on this eye-opening episode! Tune in now and be part of the inclusive revolution! 🎉🎙️

Listen on your favorite podcast platform Spotify or by clicking the link below.

https://lnkd.in/gCitgWGY

Episode 02 - Redefining Autism: Insights from Kiki Godfrey and BCBA Kelsey Kerrigan | Ausha Welcome to a very special episode. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from Kiki Godfrey, an extraordinary mother who not only cares for two children with autism but also embraces her own autistic identity. In this captivating episode, Kiki joins forces with BCBA, Ph.D. Kelsey Kerrigan to shed l...

🌟 Myth Busted: ABA is a quick fix. 🌟

ABA is a gradual and ongoing process! Behavior change takes time, and ABA therapy is all about consistent, long-term efforts to achieve lasting results. It's not a magic wand but a journey towards meaningful, sustained progress. 💪✨

Let's break free from the myths and appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes into creating positive change through ABA therapy. 🌈💙

After a successful trial period, the nation’s largest retailer says it will offer sensory-friendly hours each day at every one of its stores across the country.

Walmart Makes Sensory-Friendly Hours Permanent After a successful trial period, the nation's largest retailer says it will offer sensory-friendly hours each day at every one of its stores across the country.

Join us as we light up the Holidays at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Enjoy a Private Pre-Wildlights party with reindeer games, crafts, cookies, warm cider, and Santa himself! Families will also get 30 minutes early entry to Wildlights before the general public. We hope to celebrate with you soon. *Space is Limited.

Cost/Fee
$15 Youth/Adults 13+
$10 Children 3-12
Free Children 2 and Under

Schedule of Events
4:30 - 5:30 - Pre-Wildlights Party with Santa and Activities
5:30 pm - Families will get early access to Wildlights before the General Public

To learn more about the The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens or Wildlights click here.

Online Registration is MANDATORY for everyone who will be entering the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens. NO payment will be collected at the door.

The last day to cancel and receive a refund is Wednesday, December 13th at noon.

This event is for the Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Community.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=8dopmucab&oeidk=a07ek2eqaqy38230bca&condition=SO_OVERRIDE

Santa is coming to town! And we’re excited to partner with Cherry Hill Programs to bring Santa Magic to you this holiday season! Book your reservation today and get a FREE, personalized call from Santa! Book today!

https://okt.to/UO5dvu

https://travelingwiki.com/

TravelingWiki.com: Wiki for Autism Resources at U.S. Airports This is a free wiki, intentionally developed to support community sharing of information and published with no ads, with a goal to provide guidance regarding the support being provided by airports for travelers affected by sensory issues. The wiki contains a high-level explanation of the resources o...

This is so cool. Nothing like the Nutcracker to get in the mood for the holiday season!

Please join us for a sensory-friendly presentation of

The Nutcracker
Featuring Festival Ballet Theater

December 8th at 2pm
Irvine Barclay Theater
4242 Campus Dr.
Irvine

Pre-show activities begin at 1:30pm

Photo opportunities at 2:45pm

To purchase tickets for $5, click HERE: https://www.thebarclay.org/buy-tickets/2023-2024-events/12-8-23-sensory-friendly-nutcracker.html

**While supplies last.**

For more information email [email protected] or call (949) 854-4646.

It's Social Media Kindness Day, and we want to remind everyone how much kindness can go a long way in brightening someone's day. Today, we challenge our followers to do one thing that will spread positivity and kindness online.

Walmart Makes Sensory-Friendly Hours Permanent After a successful trial period, the nation's largest retailer says it will offer sensory-friendly hours each day at every one of its stores across the country.

Join the In STEPPS Inc. family, and we will embark on a transformative journey together!

We are here to help you with the support, treatment, and education you need through every step of the journey — so you can focus on what matters most, your family. Since 2010, we’ve helped over 4,000 families create meaningful connections with their children and build lifelong adaptive, communication, and social skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and play-based Pivotal Response Teaching (PRT).

We're thrilled to share the news that we accept Anthem, Aetna, Optum, and other insurance plans, making it easier for your family to access our ABA therapy services.

We serve individuals ages 12 months and older across Southern California.

We have immediate availability for morning and midday services.

Discover all that we have to offer at www.instepps.com. Together, we'll shape a brighter future! 🌟

how-to-purchase-tickets - Pretend City how-to-purchase-tickets HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS >> We know that children need play now more than ever. We can’t wait to see the smiling faces and hear the laughter of curious kids in the museum once again!   IMPORTANT INFORMATIONMon & Tues ClosedWed – Sun 10am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4pm Membe...

Designers Work To Make Playgrounds More Inclusive Landscape Structures designs some 2,000 to 3,000 parks projects across the country annually and they want to make sure that disability access means more than just a ramp.

We wanted to share a few photos from the event last week's Celebrating Women Summit by San Diego Magazine award ceremony. What an honor it was to be among such inspiring and successful women.

Lauren, we are absolutely bursting with pride and joy for this incredible recognition. Her unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to her work have truly set her apart, and this nomination is a testament to her incredible accomplishments!

Even though she didn't take home the trophy, Lauren's humility and gratitude shine through. Her mission reminds us of the importance of celebrating the journey, and we couldn't be more inspired by her outlook on life! 🌈🌸

Let's shower Lauren with our love and support as she continues to make waves in her career and as an inspiring role model for us all. 🤩💪