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ALMA Behavior Neurodiversity- affirming, assent-based ABA
1:1 & social groups (English & Español)
Serving Williamson County, TX

We believe in meeting every individual where they are, while working together to help them thrive. We focus on building meaningful and respectful relationships with each client, honoring their individuality, and promoting autonomy and self-advocacy. Our approach emphasizes:
-Positive reinforcement and strengths-based learning
-Respecting each client’s preferences, communication style, and sensory needs
-Teaching functional and socially significant skills that are directly applicable to real-life situations
-Collaborating with families to ensure that strategies align with their child’s values, goals, and unique personality.

Cooking and recipe tasks provide rich opportunities to target goal-directed behaviors within Natural Environment Teachin...
10/15/2026

Cooking and recipe tasks provide rich opportunities to target goal-directed behaviors within Natural Environment Teaching (NET) framework.

By breaking down the "Witch’s Brew" recipe using step-by-step visual guides, learners were able to practice task chaining, motor planning, executive function, and peer collaboration.

Providing structured visual schedules empowers clients to build confidence and autonomy in daily living tasks while having fun along the way! 🎃🥤
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Watch how learning and play come together! Activities like color-sorting and using tongs offer incredible benefits for e...
10/08/2026

Watch how learning and play come together! Activities like color-sorting and using tongs offer incredible benefits for early childhood development:
Fine Motor Control: Squeezing and maneuvering the tongs helps strengthen the small muscles in children's hands and fingers, which lays the groundwork for writing, self-feeding, and daily independence.
Cognitive Skills & Categorization: Matching the vibrant figures to their corresponding colored bowls encourages problem-solving, visual perception, and sorting skills.
Hand-Eye Coordination: Picking up individual pieces and placing them precisely where they belong builds crucial coordination and spatial awareness.
Focus & Attention Span: Structured, hands-on tasks keep young learners engaged, promoting sustained attention and a sense of accomplishment.
Every purposeful play session is a step forward in growth and skill-building! Reach out to learn more about our individualized programs. Comment 🐻 if this post was helpful

Today's tip: Choices! Instead of asking a yes or no question when “no” is not an available option, offer choices within ...
10/06/2026

Today's tip: Choices!
Instead of asking a yes or no question when “no” is not an available option, offer choices within the expectation.

Rather than:
“Are you ready for bed?”

Try:
“Would you like to go to bed now or in five minutes?”

Rather than:
“Are you ready for school?”

Try:
“Would you like to buckle your seat belt by yourself or with help?”

Both choices support the same goal while giving your child an active role in how they get there!

From towering block castles to magnetic tile masterpieces, open-ended construction play is one of the most powerful tool...
09/24/2026

From towering block castles to magnetic tile masterpieces, open-ended construction play is one of the most powerful tools for childhood development! 🏰✨
When children build, they aren't just stacking pieces, they are engaging in complex problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and visual-motor planning. Every tower that wobbles teaches trial-and-error, while clicking pieces together or balancing blocks builds essential hand strength and fine motor precision. Plus, building together naturally creates opportunities to practice turn-taking, sharing, and communication skills in a fun, low-pressure way!
Whether it's cardboard boxes, wooden blocks, or inter-locking tiles, what is your little one's go-to building material at home? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Welcome to another tip Tuesday with Alma Behavior 🥳 This week we are talking all about transitions and routines!Try maki...
09/22/2026

Welcome to another tip Tuesday with Alma Behavior 🥳 This week we are talking all about transitions and routines!
Try making routines easier to navigate with visual checklists, keeping steps predictable, preparing things ahead of time, and giving your child time to figure out what comes next before jumping in with another reminder.
As the routine becomes more familiar, you may notice they naturally need less support.
The goal isn’t perfection, it’s helping routines feel more predictable, manageable, and eventually more independent.
Examples:
Morning routine: Instead of calling out “Get ready!” several times, use a simple checklist: bathroom →get dressed → breakfast → backpack → shoes.
Getting out the door: Keep shoes, backpacks, water bottles, and anything that needs to go to school in the same spot each day.
After school: Create a predictable sequence like backpack away → snack → 20-minute break → homework.
Homework: Rather than “Go do your homework,” break it into smaller steps: get folder → choose a workspace → get pencil → complete the first problem together. Let us know what topics you would like to discuss next ⬇️

Take a peak at some of our favorite quiet corners! 🌿 Soft textures, calm lighting, and comfy seating help create natural...
09/17/2026

Take a peak at some of our favorite quiet corners! 🌿 Soft textures, calm lighting, and comfy seating help create natural, relaxing spaces for breaks, functional play, and 1:1 moments. Drop a ☁️ in the comments if your child loves a good cozy nook!

Making music and building skills! 🎸🎶 Crafting DIY instruments like homemade guitars and xylophones is a creative way to ...
09/10/2026

Making music and building skills! 🎸🎶 Crafting DIY instruments like homemade guitars and xylophones is a creative way to target fine motor precision, sequencing, and sensory exploration. From plucking rubber-band strings to tapping out rhythm patterns, turning everyday items into musical tools makes learning engaging and fun. What’s your child’s favorite sound maker? 👇

Welcome to ! 💡 Stay tuned every other week for actionable tips and insights to help your little ones thrive. What topic...
09/08/2026

Welcome to ! 💡 Stay tuned every other week for actionable tips and insights to help your little ones thrive. What topics would you like to see next? Let us know below!👇
Examples of visuals (but not limited to!)
- “I need a break” card nearby to help remind the learner to ask for a break if/when needed, as an alternative to verbal prompting!
- A picture of every step needed to get ready in the morning to increase independence with this routine. Or, every step of hand washing taped to the bathroom mirror.
- A calendar showing when a big event will happen or on which days of the week certain events will/regularly happen.
- A list of things to do that day / a schedule. This can also show learners that we can switch up the plan if needed. Or, if a change occurs, we can show what that change is.
- Written rules that can be referred to (also helpful for learners to be able to see rules/expectations as an additional/alternative option to adults verbally repeating rules or expectations to them each time)
- Signs! Such as putting a raining symbol on the door when it’s raining outside to refer to, should a learner request to go outside during bad weather. Also switching it to a sun when the weather improves and outside becomes available again!
- A sheet with various pictures of different coping strategy options to pick from, instead of a verbal list to remember. Also very helpful in more challenging moments where verbal interactions may feel more difficult for the learner.

Kitchen fun is packed with natural learning opportunities! 🍫 Drizzling, stacking, and taste-testing fruit kabobs helps b...
09/03/2026

Kitchen fun is packed with natural learning opportunities! 🍫 Drizzling, stacking, and taste-testing fruit kabobs helps build fine motor precision, choice-making, and communication skills in an engaging, low-pressure setting. Drop a 🍌 below if you love turning snack time into a skill-building win!

Back-to-school season is officially back! From building exciting new routines to stepping into fresh classrooms, we are ...
08/31/2026

Back-to-school season is officially back! From building exciting new routines to stepping into fresh classrooms, we are here to cheer your family on every single step of the way.
If you have any questions about our services, availability, or how we can help your family prepare, please contact us at [email protected] or check out our website linked in the bio

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