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Modern Behavior Consulting We are a private practice in Illinois, providing home-based ABA Therapy for children with autism.

Modern Behavior Consulting is proud to deliver the customer service and accessible therapy that you would expect from a family-owned small business.

Have you ever noticed your child seeking out deep pressure - crashing into cushions, stomping, or pushing heavy furnitur...
10/23/2026

Have you ever noticed your child seeking out deep pressure - crashing into cushions, stomping, or pushing heavy furniture? They might be looking for proprioceptive input! Proprioceptive input is the sensory feedback your brain receives from the receptors in your muscles, tendons, and joints whenever they stretch, compress, or contract 🍂💪

Autumn chores make incredible, functional "heavy work" activities that help regulate the nervous system:

🚜 Wagon Pull: Load a small wagon with pumpkins, branches, or toys and let them pull it across the grass

🍁 Leaf Bag Stuffing: Carrying bags of leaves or stomping them down into the bag provides calming resistance.

🧹 Child-Sized Rakes: Raking leaves uses large muscle groups and bilateral coordination

📦 Pumpkin Carries: Carrying mini pumpkins across the yard to an outdoor bin.

Heavy work before dinner or bedtime can work wonders for a calm evening 💛

What does 'Pairing' actually mean? Before we teach, we connect 💛In ABA, pairing is simply the process of building rappor...
10/09/2026

What does 'Pairing' actually mean?

Before we teach, we connect 💛

In ABA, pairing is simply the process of building rapport and trust. Before working on goals, our therapists spend time following the learner's lead, engaging in their favorite activities, and associating themselves with fun and comfort.

Learning happens best when kids feel safe, seen, and supported.

Sensory play doesn’t have to mean sticky hands or an hour of clean up! A simple fall sensory bin with dried corn kernels...
10/02/2026

Sensory play doesn’t have to mean sticky hands or an hour of clean up!

A simple fall sensory bin with dried corn kernels or oats gives kiddos great tactile input while naturally working on:

• Fine motor control (grasping, scooping, pouring)

• Functional language (requesting more, in, empty, open)

• Turn-taking and parallel play

What’s your go-to sensory base this time of year? 🌽🍂

09/25/2026

Meet Sam! 🌟

Sam joined our team shortly after we first opened our doors, and she has been a bright, steady presence ever since. Today, we’re thrilled to cheer her on as a practicum student in Applied Behavior Analysis, working hard toward becoming a BCBA!

Whether she’s designing engaging sessions or supporting her teammates, Sam brings an incredible level of creativity, dedication, and thoughtful care to everything she does. We are beyond lucky to have her on our team! ✨

Tired of the homework or bedtime standoff? Meet the "Premack Principle", often called the "First-Then" rule in ABA! Ins...
09/18/2026

Tired of the homework or bedtime standoff? Meet the "Premack Principle", often called the "First-Then" rule in ABA!

Instead of: "Eat your dinner or no tablet!"

Try: "First two bites of broccoli, then 10 minutes of tablet."

Why it works:

👉 Sets clear, predictable expectations.

👉 Keeps the tone neutral and non-confrontational.

👉 Gives your child a direct path to the thing they actually want

Consistency is key. Keep the "First" small and achievable to build momentum!

Toy Spotlight: The SpinAgain!Looking for a toy that’s both engaging and packed with learning opportunities? Meet a staff...
08/28/2026

Toy Spotlight: The SpinAgain!

Looking for a toy that’s both engaging and packed with learning opportunities? Meet a staff favorite: the SpinAgain!!!

Why our therapists love it:

The smooth spinning motion provides instant, built-in motivation that keeps kids naturally engaged. It serves as an incredible language powerhouse for practicing core words like "spin", "more", "fast", and color identification, all while grasping, placing, and balancing the discs builds essential fine motor precision and coordination.

Parent Tip: Hold on to the discs and offer them one by one to encourage requesting and shared smiles!! 😁

The school year is officially underway, but the transition doesn't end after Day 1!! For many learners, the first few we...
08/21/2026

The school year is officially underway, but the transition doesn't end after Day 1!!

For many learners, the first few weeks bring sensory overload, new faces, and unfamiliar expectations. If your kiddo is feeling anxious or having a tough time settling into their new routine, it’s not too late to add some support:

1️⃣ Revisit Social Stories: Even after the first bell has rung, reading a personalized story with photos of their teacher, classroom, and bus driver reinforces predictability for the weeks ahead.
2️⃣ Request a Quiet Check-In: If drop-offs or navigating the building feel overwhelming, ask if your child can do a low-pressure walkthrough before or after school hours to explore the spaces that cause friction (like the gym or cafeteria)
3️⃣ Lean on Visual Schedules & Countdowns: Keep morning and after-school rhythms consistent with "First/Then" boards, and use a calendar countdown to mark special weekend downtime or familiar routines.

Giving our kiddos predictable tools helps turn early-semester stress into steady confidence!! ✨

Is morning toothbrushing a daily battle in your house? 🪥Teaching daily living skills doesn’t have to mean morning meltdo...
08/14/2026

Is morning toothbrushing a daily battle in your house? 🪥

Teaching daily living skills doesn’t have to mean morning meltdowns. In ABA, we use Task Analysis to break big routines into bite-sized, manageable steps.

Here is a quick guide to make morning brushing smoother:

1. Use Visual Supports: Pair each step with a picture schedule or checklist on the bathroom mirror. Visuals make expectations concrete, predictable, and easier to follow than verbal reminders alone.

2. Break it down: Divide the routine into manageable steps (i.e. getting supplies, paste, 4 quadrants, rinsing, wipe mouth).

3. Try Backward Chaining: Help with the earlier steps and prompt your child to complete the very last step independently (like wiping their mouth). They get an immediate sense of accomplishment and positive reinforcement!!

4. Use a Visual First/Then Board: "First: Brush teeth 🪥 ➡️ Then: Favorite morning activity / Breakfast 🥞!"

5. Check for sensory needs: Strong mint flavors or harsh bristles can cause genuine discomfort. Try mild/unflavored toothpaste or an extra-soft wrap-around brush.

Consistency and small wins lead to big independence over time. 💙💙

In ABA, reinforcement is anything that increases a behavior. What’s YOUR personal reinforcer? Some examples down below 👇...
07/31/2026

In ABA, reinforcement is anything that increases a behavior. What’s YOUR personal reinforcer?

Some examples down below 👇

☕ Iced coffee after a to-do list (Tangible)

🎶 Blasting favorite tunes while driving (Automatic Reinforcement)

🐶 Petting a dog after a long day (Social/Sensory)

🎯 Checking off a task on a list (Visual Feedback)

ABA Term of the Day: FCT (Functional Communication Training) 🗣️💡WHAT IT IS: Teaching a new, functional way to express a ...
07/24/2026

ABA Term of the Day: FCT (Functional Communication Training) 🗣️

💡WHAT IT IS:
Teaching a new, functional way to express a need instead of a challenging behavior.

💡HOW IT WORKS:
- Find the 'Why': (e.g. child wants a break)
- Teach the 'How': (e.g. handing a "Break" card, tapping an AAC button, or saying "All done")
- Honor it fast: Give immediate access to the break!

💡THE GOAL:
Communication UP 📈 = Frustration DOWN 📉

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