Helpful articles for parents and caregivers exploring ABA therapy, school advocacy, funding options, and compassionate behaviour support. Start with the topics that matter most to your family.
When families first hear about Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), they often wonder: Will this feel rigid? Will my child be pushed too hard? Will therapy focus only on stopping behaviour? At Progressive Steps, we believe there is a better way. Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) is a research-based approach to ABA that prioritizes safety, trust, and emotional regulation while building meaningful skills. It is especially helpful for children who engage in aggression, self-injury, sever
When families think about ABA therapy, they may picture a child sitting at a table, completing structured tasks, or working through a list of skills with a therapist. For preschool-aged children, therapy often looks very different. At Progressive Steps, ABA therapy for young children is designed to be developmentally appropriate, relationship-based, and meaningful to the child and family. Preschoolers learn best through play, movement, routines, curiosity, repetition, and con
We're excited to share that our Clinical Director, Kerry-Anne Robinson, recently appeared on The Christina Crowe Podcast to discuss how Progressive Steps is revolutionizing ABA therapy through a neurodiversity-affirming approach. In this powerful conversation with Christina Crowe and co-host Katie Richardson, Kerry-Anne shares our journey from traditional behavioural therapy to creating a groundbreaking therapeutic environment that celebrates neurodiversity rather than attemp
