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Collaborative ABA Services, LLC Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Provider

DAY ONE CAN FEEL LIKE THE SCARIEST PART, especially when no one has explained what to expect. 💙Your child’s first ABA se...
10/28/2026

DAY ONE CAN FEEL LIKE THE SCARIEST PART, especially when no one has explained what to expect. 💙

Your child’s first ABA session may look a lot like play, and that is intentional work.

Early sessions often focus on pairing: building trust, learning what your child enjoys, and creating a comfortable connection with the therapist. Your child does not have to “perform” or demonstrate everything right away. Every learner is different, and that is expected.

As the team gets to know your child, treatment goals are individualized around your child’s needs and your family’s priorities. Caregivers are an important part of the plan, and your questions, observations, and concerns are always welcome.

You can ask:
🧩 What will the first session focus on?
💬 How can I support my child?
🤝 How will we work together on goals?

There is no need to have all the answers before you begin. We’re here to explain, listen, and collaborate.

Have questions about getting started with ABA? Reach out to our team or share your question in the comments: we’re happy to help. 💙

10/26/2026

🍂 THE OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER IS HERE! 💙

Inside this issue:

🍁 A Safe Halloween for Every Child: inclusion, sensory needs, and trick-or-treating safety
🤝 Our 5th Annual Meet and Greet recap + Downtown Trick or Treat
🎉 Congrats to Jade Hernandez, our new Lead Behavior Technician!
✅ BHCOE accreditation renewed through 2027
📚 Fresh blog reads for parents and caregivers
✨ Product spotlights: CollabWait and our merch store (15% off with COLLABCHEER15)
🧩 Featured book: "It's Okay, Mattie"

Read the full newsletter here: https://www.collaborativeabaservices.com/newsletters

What are you most excited to read this season? Tell us in the comments! 🫶

Checking a waitlist? Clear updates can make the next steps easier to follow. 💙With CollabWait, families can view waitlis...
10/26/2026

Checking a waitlist? Clear updates can make the next steps easier to follow. 💙

With CollabWait, families can view waitlist positions, availability, and updates. When checking in, it may help to ask:

• Is my waitlist position current?
• Has availability changed?
• What updates should I look for, and what happens next?

For agency partners, sharing timely availability information and updates helps families stay informed. CollabWait supports transparency, not a promise of service access or a start date.

Learn more: www.collabwait.com

10/25/2026

Check out this Q & A with Blue Balloon Books featuring our CEO, Executive Clinical Director & Founder sharing the writing process as the author of It's Okay Mattie.

Recognition is meaningful, but the people behind it mean everything. 💙We’re deeply grateful to share these honors:🏆 A Si...
10/24/2026

Recognition is meaningful, but the people behind it mean everything. 💙

We’re deeply grateful to share these honors:

🏆 A Silver Stevie® Award in Growth
🌟 Being named one of the Top 5 Best ABA Providers for 2024
📰 Our founder, Alisha Simpson-Watt, appearing on the cover of InsightsCare magazine

These moments belong to our entire village. None of them would be possible without the dedication of our team, the trust of our families, and the collaboration of our community partners.

Thank you for believing in our mission, growing with us, and helping us create more welcoming, supportive opportunities for children and families. We’re proud of what we’ve built together, and even more grateful for the people who make it possible. 🫶

Small reminders can help make belonging part of everyday life! 💙A mug on your desk. An inclusive tee at home or out in t...
10/23/2026

Small reminders can help make belonging part of everyday life! 💙

A mug on your desk. An inclusive tee at home or out in the community. Simple ways to keep acceptance and connection close: wherever your day takes you.

Explore apparel and mugs from Step into the Spectrum at www.collaborativeabastore.com. 💙

🎃 A sensory-friendly Halloween does not have to look a certain way! A little preparation can help the evening feel more ...
10/21/2026

🎃 A sensory-friendly Halloween does not have to look a certain way! A little preparation can help the evening feel more predictable, comfortable, and fun. Whatever works best for your family is the right call. 💙

Try these gentle prep ideas:

👕 Try the costume on early, and more than once. This gives your child time to get familiar with the fabric, fit, sounds, and accessories. Adjust or skip anything that does not feel comfortable.

🚪 Rehearse trick-or-treating at your own front door. Practice ringing the bell, saying “trick or treat,” receiving candy, and saying “thank you” or “all done.”

💬 Practice a few simple phrases. Your child might use “trick or treat,” “thank you,” “no thank you,” “help,” or “break”. Whatever feels useful and natural for them.

🗺️ Keep the route short and let your child lead. One house, a few houses, or no houses at all can still be a successful Halloween.

🌙 Give permission to stop early. It is completely okay to take a break, skip a house, head home, or call it a night whenever your child is ready.

The goal is not to follow a script. It is to create a Halloween experience that feels safe, joyful, and right for your family. 🫶

Share what has worked for your family in the comments!

🍂 FALL SPIRIT WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! 🍂Join Collaborative ABA Services from Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30 f...
10/21/2026

🍂 FALL SPIRIT WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! 🍂

Join Collaborative ABA Services from Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30 for a week of fun, connection, and belonging for our children and team! Families are invited to join the spirit, too:

🧦 Monday, 10/26: Mix Match Monday
🧸 Tuesday, 10/27, Tired Tuesday: pajamas or a favorite stuffed animal
🎨 Wednesday, 10/28: Wacky Hair Wednesday
🌈 Thursday, 10/29: Tie-Dye Thursday
🦸 Friday, 10/30, Fun Friday: dress as a favorite character, superhero, or storybook character

We can’t wait to celebrate creativity, connection, and community together! 💙

Exploring services can come with a lot of questions. Knowing where things stand can make the process feel a little clear...
10/19/2026

Exploring services can come with a lot of questions. Knowing where things stand can make the process feel a little clearer. 💙

CollabWait gives families real-time visibility into their waitlist position, current service availability, and status updates. For agencies, it offers a transparent way to share availability, helping families spend less time chasing information and more time understanding their options.

Availability can change, and waitlist information is not a guarantee of placement or a service start date. CollabWait helps make the current picture easier to see.

Learn more: www.collaborativeabaservices.com

10/18/2026

🍬👻 Community connections make the sweetest memories!

Some of our team members had a wonderful time participating in the annual Middletown Recreation Downtown Trick or Treat! 🍭

We enjoyed connecting with families and community members while sharing candy and celebrating the Halloween season.

At Collaborative ABA Services, we love opportunities to engage with our community and build meaningful connections with the families we serve. 💙

Building Partnerships. Building Skills. Building Futures.


Middletown CT Rec, thank you for hosting! 🍭

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770 Saybrook Road Unit B4
Middletown, CT
06457

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6am
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+18604214052

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