Spark Learning

05/13/2026

Entering the world of ABA for the first time can feel like learning a brand-new language. Between clinical roles, teaching strategies, and behavior terminology, there’s a lot to take in at once. Understanding these terms can make therapy feel more approachable, help families feel more confident, and create stronger collaboration between caregivers and providers.

Read our latest blog post for a simple, parent-friendly guide to understanding the ABA terms you’re most likely to hear along the way.⬇️

This parent-friendly ABA glossary breaks down common terms like BCBA, RBT, reinforcement, prompting, and behavior intervention plans in simple language to help families better understand services and feel more confident and supported throughout their child’s therapy journey.

05/12/2026

This weekend we celebrated the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who make such a difference every day 💐

Your love, dedication, and endless support mean more than words can say. Thank you for all that you do! We hope you had a wonderful Happy Mother’s Day🤍

05/07/2026

04/29/2026

Please join us in recognizing our April Sparkiversaries, Naomi and Lynne, on another wonderful year.

Additionally, please join us as we celebrate Kristen and Spark’s 14 years in the Austin community. 🥳

04/28/2026

Over the weekend, our team attended the Autism Walk in Austin and the AUsome Moms Resource fair in Dallas, where we had the opportunity to meet and connect with so many amazing families. 💙 We’re so grateful for every conversation and moment✨

04/28/2026

Building independence within a child’s daily routine is one of the most powerful ways to support confidence and long-term life skills. When children are given small, meaningful responsibilities at home, they begin to see what they are capable of one step at a time.

Simple moments like packing their backpack, putting their plate in the sink after eating, or helping tidy up toys are great starting points. These everyday tasks help children practice independence in a way that feels manageable, supportive, and naturally built into family life.

Read more on our blog ⬇️

Learn how to build independence in children through daily living skills at home using practical strategies like routines, task analysis, reinforcement, and prompt fading.

04/24/2026

This week, each class celebrated a special Publishing Party 📚✨ Every child was recognized for writing and illustrating a their very own book or contributing to a classroom book! We loved seeing their creativity shine as they shared their stories with their families ❤️

04/24/2026

We have a big weekend ahead for our Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth families!

• Austin: Autism Society of Texas Texas Autism Walk (9:30am-12pm)
• Dallas-Fort Worth: AUsome Moms Autism Resource Fair (10am-2pm)

Make sure to swing by the Spark table to say hi to our team and learn more about our services. Hope to see you there! 👋

04/22/2026

A day our Super Sparks athletes won’t forget ⚽️

From start to finish, they were all smiles—this experience only grew their love for the game in the best way. Moments like these mean everything 💚

So thankful for the opportunity and the memories that were made. ✨

04/18/2026

Dallas-Fort Worth families, it’s Empower Walk Day!! 🎉

The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk, it’s a celebration of community and inclusion. Swing by the Spark table to say hi, learn about our in-home services, and enter our amazing raffle!