Understanding Play-Based, Naturalistic, and Meaningful Learning in ABA When many families picture ABA therapy, they imagine a child sitting at a table, completing structured tasks, answering questions, matchi ng cards, pointing to pictures, or practising skills in a very organized “work” format. That type of teaching can absolutely have a place in ABA. But it is not the only way ABA happens. In fact, some of the most meaningful learning often happens when a session looks like

At Progressive Steps Training & Consultation Inc, we believe that high-quality Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) should be individualized, ethical, and focused on meaningful long-term progress. ABA is not just about what happens during a therapy session. A strong program requires careful planning, ongoing supervision, therapist training, data review, family collaboration, and consistent quality assurance behind the scenes. What Families Are Really Receiving Through ABA Servi

If your child engages in behaviours like hand flapping, rocking, pacing, repeating sounds, or fidgeting with objects, you may have heard this referred to as “stimming.” For many families, stimming can feel confusing or even concerning at first. You might find yourself wondering: ● Should I stop this? ● Is something wrong? ● Is this getting in the way of learning or development? These are very valid questions. The short answer is: not necessarily. In many cases, stimming is no