The holiday season brings joy but with that can also bring stress, new routines, sensory demands, and social expectations. This can be hard for children that have autism. Certain expectations and gatherings can cause upset in children’s routines. Preparation and support can help make these gatherings more comfortable. The holiday season can be stressful and…
Choosing an ABA provider is more than selecting a therapy, it’s choosing a partner who shapes your child’s learning, confidence, and daily experience. Ethical and transparent ABA prioritizes dignity, assent, individualized care, and open communication. When families know what questions to ask, they gain the power to ensure their child receives high-quality, compassionate support. Below…
When a child covers their ears in a noisy room, chews on their shirt, or avoids messy play, it can be easy to think they’re being difficult or oppositional. But for many children, these aren’t signs of misbehavior, they’re signals of sensory needs. Behind every action is communication. By combining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with…
At Ujala Life, we believe that meaningful growth doesn’t only happen during therapy sessions, it happens everywhere children live, play, and explore. When families bring ABA strategies into everyday life, learning becomes natural, joyful, and deeply connected to each child’s world. Let’s explore how to create naturalistic ABA moments beyond the clinic, transforming daily routines…
Independence doesn’t happen overnight, it’s built one small success at a time. From brushing teeth to getting dressed or preparing a snack, these everyday skills give children a sense of confidence and accomplishment. For many children with autism or developmental delays, however, mastering these self-help skills takes extra patience, structure, and support. That’s where Applied…
The function of behavior is an important aspect of ABA therapy. Each and every behavior can tell its own story. This could be a joyful laugh, a sudden outburst, or quiet withdrawal. Both our actions and our children’s actions communicate something important. When a child has a tantrum, refuses to follow directions, or does something…
Receiving any diagnosis can be stressful for families. With autism it can also bring some uncertainty. It is natural to want answers, and this can bring up the idea of a “cure”. The truth is: autism isn’t something to be cured, rather a way of being. At Ujala Life, we believe that real progress comes…
Supporting Siblings is important in many different aspects. Every child has a family system regardless of any diagnosis they may receive. Autism is no different. When children grow, learn, and change, everyone surrounding them feels it. Routines are adjusted, support types are evolved, and siblings can often feel a variety of emotions including; love, pride,…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. This means that the brain is affected in areas that determine how it develops and processes information from a very early age. Children and adults with ASD often think, communicate, and interact with the world in their own unique ways. There can be challenges with communication, sensitivities,…
Every parent knows that emotions can run high, especially for children who are still learning how to express what they feel. For children with autism, emotional regulation can sometimes be a bigger challenge. Meltdowns, frustration, or difficulty managing transitions aren’t just “bad behavior”, they’re often signals that a child needs support. This is where Applied…
