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Skill-building ABA therapy for kids 2 to 17 in MO, FL + GA. A team matched to your family 💛

10/30/2026

Who’s ready for a little trick-or-treat prep? 🎃

We’re getting close to Halloween, which makes it the perfect time to go over this quick checklist to help make it fun and unforgettable! Halloween can be a big change to your child’s daily routine, so taking a little time now to practice can help the whole family feel more prepared for the big night.

Of course, these are just a few pointers. Feel free to adapt these tips for your child to find the trick-or-treat prep steps that work best for you! Save this post to help make it a great Halloween. 💛

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10/28/2026

Sometimes, learning looks like a little hop, a big smile, and a sidewalk full of colorful chalk! 🖍️

For children with autism, everyday activities like hopscotch can offer wonderful opportunities to practice skills such as following directions, coordination, and taking turns. And the beauty of it? The activity can be adapted to each child's interests, abilities, and individual goals.

At ABA Squad, we believe meaningful skill-building can happen in the everyday moments children enjoy. Because learning doesn't always need a complicated setup. Sometimes, a few colorful squares and a little encouragement can create opportunities to practice skills that matter. 💛

What's one simple activity your child could enjoy over and over again? Tell us below!

10/26/2026

Looking for some ideas for sensory-friendly Halloween costumes this year? 🎃

Halloween can be such a fun day for kids, but finding the right costume isn’t always simple. If your child struggles with the sensory part of suiting up for the spookiest day of the year, we’re here to share a few tips to help.

The best costume is always the one your child feels comfortable in. And the best way to do that is to get a head start on costume planning, maybe even this week!

We always recommend trying out costumes early on. It’s a fun sneak peek for your child, and it tells you if there are any parts that might be worth simplifying or skipping to make sure costume day is a success.

You can also add comfortable, familiar layers under the costume to help them feel more at home in it, remove tags or other accessories that make it less comfy, or even keep a super simple backup costume handy, just in case you need it.

Above all, remember that costumes are optional! If your child wants to be a superhero, a zombie, or just go as themselves this year, there’s no wrong way to celebrate the spooky season. ✨

Save this post for costume day, and let us know what costumes your family is trying out this year! 💛

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10/22/2026

Have you ever seen a teal pumpkin on someone's doorstep at Halloween? There's a pretty special reason it's there! 💛

Picture a little one heading out trick-or-treating, excited to show off their costume and fill their bag with treats. But when they reach the next house, they discover that none of the candy is safe for them to eat.

For children with food allergies, moments like these can make Halloween a little tricky. And that's exactly why the Teal Pumpkin Project exists!

Created by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), the project encourages families to offer non-food treats alongside their usual Halloween candy, giving more children the chance to participate in the fun.

Want to get involved this Halloween? It's easier than you might think!

Start by putting together a small bowl of non-food goodies. Think stickers, glow sticks, mini toys, or playing cards. Keep them separate from your candy, then place a teal pumpkin or a Teal Pumpkin Project sign somewhere visible outside your home.

You can paint your own teal pumpkin, purchase a reusable one, or download a free printable sign from Food Allergy Research & Education

And if you're heading out trick-or-treating with your little one, keep an eye out for those teal pumpkins! They're a signal that non-food treats are available at that home.

We love seeing simple ideas like this help make Halloween a little more welcoming for children and families in our communities. ✨

Swipe through to learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project, and share this with a neighbour who might want to participate!

Learn more at foodallergy.org.

10/19/2026

How does ABA therapy matching work at ABA Squad? Here's a peek behind the scenes. ✨

Every child is supported by a BCBA and an RBT, chosen to fit your family. Twice a week, leaders from clinical, scheduling, and recruitment sit down together to talk through each match.

Here's what we weigh:

→ Your child's needs and goals

→ Your schedule and location

→ Personalities and routines

→ Practical home details, like pets

Why so much thought? Your RBT is in your home with your child most days of the week. Skills and credentials matter, and so does a team that feels right for your family. Sometimes a great match takes a little longer, and we think it's worth the wait.

Save this for when you're comparing providers. 📗

Ready to get started? Tap the link below to request services.

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10/15/2026

The ABA Squad was at the Saint Louis University Career Fair, and two of our students joined us at the table! 💛

One of them is an SLU student, and they were the heart of our booth. Together, we chatted with so many curious students about what ABA really looks like, what career paths are out there, and what it feels like to be part of the Squad.

There is nothing better than hearing it straight from a student who has lived it.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We loved meeting you.

Curious about a career in ABA? Tap the link below to start here.

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10/13/2026

We recently hosted a Student Dinner Social for ABA Squad students. ✨

There was good food, plenty of conversation, and a chance to step away from school and work and meet others on the same path.

We also put up sticky note boards and asked everyone to finish a few sentences, like:

An amazing person I have met in the field is...
My "actual" reinforcer after a long day is...
The ABA term I use way too much outside of work is...

One answer to that last one had the whole table laughing: "nice waiting," said to a dog.

Everyone deserves a team that believes in them before the first job begins. Getting to know students early is how we build that.

BCBAs ready for a change, we'd love to meet you too. Every placement with us starts with a real, confirmed client match, so your schedule and caseload are real from day one.

See careers with the Squad: abasquad.com/work-with-us 💛

10/08/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and at ABA Squad it has us thinking about the long view. 🖍️

The communication, independence, and daily living skills we build with children now are the foundation for school, community life, and, someday, work. We can't predict any child's future, and every path looks different. We do know that equipped parents and real-life skills make a lasting difference.

It's also why we care so much about the team behind the work. We're hiring BCBAs in Missouri, and we'd love to meet clinicians who want that long-term view too.

See open roles through the link below. 💛

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10/06/2026

We are proud to announce that Tasha Olin, BCBA, has been promoted to Clinical Director for Missouri at ABA Squad. 💛

Tasha is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with experience across home, clinic and school settings, and a particular focus on school-based ABA. She is known for building strong partnerships with educators, families and other professionals, and for creating supportive systems that encourage independence, social-emotional development and academic participation in inclusive environments.

At ABA Squad, we believe that when we take care of our team, our team takes care of our families. Promoting from within is one of the ways we put that into practice, and Tasha's growth with us shows what a career here can look like.

Please join us in congratulating Tasha on this well-earned step.

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10/01/2026

What can attention look like for an autistic child? 📗

Attention doesn’t always mean sustained eye contact or sitting completely still. Depending on the child and the situation, signs of engagement may look different.

You might notice things such as:

📍 Turning their body towards you or an activity

📍 Briefly looking toward you, another speaker, or the materials

📍 Responding to instructions, gestures, or changes in an activity

The important part is learning how your child communicates engagement rather than expecting attention to look exactly the same for everyone.

At ABA Squad, therapy is individualized around each child’s skills, needs, and goals.

Save this post as a reminder, and if your family is exploring ABA therapy in the St. Louis area, you can request services at abasquad.com. 💛

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1810 Craig Road
St. Louis, MO
63146

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