United Care ABA

06/10/2026

ABA therapy or preschool? For many families, the answer is not always simple.

In our latest blog, you’ll learn:

> How ABA therapy and preschool support different needs
> Signs your child may be ready for preschool
> How some families combine ABA therapy and preschool support

Read the full blog here:
https://unitedcareaba.com/aba-therapy-vs-preschool/

Learn the key differences between ABA therapy and preschool for children with autism. Understand when each option helps and how families can combine both.

06/09/2026

Colorado families, come spend the day with us at the 2026 Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair!

Join us for a free, family-friendly event with helpful resources, community organizations, activities, food carts, a photo booth, face painting, raffle prizes, and more.

Be sure to stop by the United Care ABA booth and say hi. We’d love to meet you!

Saturday, June 13
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Denver Academy

Learn more at https://www.guidingbrightminds.com/family-resource-fair-26

06/08/2026

ABA Word of the Week: Generalization

In ABA, the goal is not just learning a skill in one place with one person. The goal is helping that skill carry into everyday life.

Generalization means a child can use what they’ve learned across different people, places, and situations, whether they’re at home, at school, in the community, or with a new caregiver.

That’s when learning becomes more meaningful, more useful, and more connected to real life.

06/05/2026

“My child can do it in therapy, but not at home.”

That’s exactly what generalization is for, turning skills practiced in ABA therapy into skills your child can use in real life.

In this blog, you’ll learn:

> What generalization in ABA therapy means, and why it matters
> The main types of generalization (stimulus, response, and maintenance)
> Simple ways families can support generalization at home through routines and consistent language

Read here: https://unitedcareaba.com/generalization-in-aba-therapy/

Learn what generalization means in ABA therapy, why it matters for children with ASD, and how parents can help skills learned in ABA transfer to everyday life.

06/04/2026

In this video, Amanda shares one of the most common mistakes BCBAs make early in their careers: getting overly rigid and trying to run the plan “exactly right.”

Growth happens when you shift from perfection to flexibility. The goal is still clinical integrity and consistency, but with real-time decision making that fits the person in front of you. A plan is a guide, not a script, and ethical ABA requires adjusting when the data, the learner, or the family context calls for it.

If you’re a newer BCBA, this is a great reminder that progress often comes from being willing to bend thoughtfully, problem-solve, and make the plan work in real life.

06/03/2026

Summer break changes the rhythm of the day, and a simple routine reset can help it feel smoother and more predictable.

If the schedule shift feels big, a little planning can go a long way.

Here are a few easy tips to support transitions, routines, and fun summer days:

> Keep 2 daily anchors the same (wake-up and bedtime) to give the day structure.
> Use a simple 3-part plan: Morning, Afternoon, Evening. Write it on paper or a whiteboard so your child can see what’s next.
> Add a planned break every day (quiet corner, headphones, movement, sensory bin, or outside time).
> Use “First, Then” language for transitions: First sunscreen, then park. First snack, then screen time.
> Offer 2 choices to reduce overwhelm: “Pool or park?” “Inside play or outside play?”
> Start with shorter outings and build up as your child gets comfortable.

These small supports help routines feel clearer, transitions feel easier, and summer days feel more enjoyable for the whole family.

06/02/2026

Hello Summer! ☀️🌻

Kick off summer with us for a fun-filled, laid-back afternoon designed for the whole family! Join Abby Care and Friends as we welcome the season with sunshine, play, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other families in a supportive, inclusive environment.

We’ll be spending the afternoon at Willow Bend Park which features a playground, along with simple activities for families to enjoy - perfect for kids to move, explore, and engage in whatever way feels best.

👉 REGISTER AT https://forms.gle/cDwkYTrhB7wvGUQf9

✨ Event Highlights
• Playground fun
• Outdoor games
• Free food + drink
• Provider partners hosting activities

This is a come-and-go, low-pressure event — stay for a few minutes or enjoy the full time. There’s no schedule you need to follow, just plenty of options to explore at your own pace.

Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday 6/6
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Willow Bend Park (2538 E 1st St, Loveland, CO 80537)

We can’t wait to kick off summer with you and your family! ☀️💛

¡Hola Verano! ☀️🌻

¡Dale la bienvenida al verano con nosotros en una tarde divertida y relajada diseñada para toda la familia! Acompaña a Abby Care y amigos mientras celebramos la llegada de la temporada con sol, juego y muchas oportunidades para conectar con otras familias en un ambiente de apoyo e inclusivo.

Pasaremos la tarde en Willow Bend Park, que cuenta con un área de juegos, junto con actividades sencillas para que las familias disfruten — perfecto para que los niños se muevan, exploren y participen de la manera que les resulte mejor.

👉 REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ

✨ Aspectos Destacados del Evento

• Diversión en el área de juegos
• Juegos al aire libre
• Comida y bebidas gratis
• Proveedores comunitarios organizando actividades

Este es un evento flexible, al que puedes llegar e irte cuando gustes — puedes quedarte unos minutos o disfrutar todo el tiempo. No hay un horario que seguir, solo muchas opciones para explorar a tu propio ritmo.

Detalles del Evento

📅 Fecha: Sábado 6 de junio
⏰ Hora: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Ubicación: Willow Bend Park (2538 E 1st St, Loveland, CO 80537)

¡Estamos emocionados de comenzar el verano contigo y tu familia! ☀️💛

06/01/2026

ABA Word of the Week: Independence

Independence in ABA is not about expecting a child to do everything perfectly right away, or leaving them to “figure it out.”

Independence is built step by step through teaching, support, and practice, so skills feel confident and usable in real life. That might look like communicating needs, building self-care routines, making choices, practicing community skills, and strengthening self-advocacy.

The goal is generalization, so these skills show up across different places and people, like home, school, and the community.

05/29/2026

In this clip, Amanda shares a reminder every BCBA and Behavior Technician needs to hear: preference assessments are not a one-and-done task.

Motivation changes throughout the day, and the reinforcer that worked at the start of session might not work 20 minutes later. When responding starts to drop, one of the first things to check is whether the learner is still working for what’s being offered.

A few practical ways to apply this in ABA sessions:

> Run quick preference checks at the start of session and between targets
> Re-check when you see slower responding, more distraction, or less engagement
> Teach Behavior Technicians to do simple, frequent preference checks, not just rely on yesterday’s “favorite”
> Rotate options so the learner stays motivated and learning stays strong

Frequent preference assessments help keep sessions individualized, engaging, and effective.

05/27/2026

ABA therapy vs speech therapy is a common question for parents, especially when a child has autism or communication delays. Both services can support development, but they focus on different skills and are often most effective when they work together as part of an early intervention or school support plan.

In this blog, we break down the difference between ABA therapy and speech therapy, what each provider works on, and how families can decide which service, or combination of services, best fits their child’s needs.

Read here: https://unitedcareaba.com/aba-therapy-vs-speech-therapy/

Learn the key differences between ABA therapy and speech therapy, how they work together for children with autism, and how to decide what your child needs.