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Take Root ABA

Through a personalized and focused approach, we help our clients Take Root, and grow into their full potential.

We use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Precision teaching, to focus on caregiver education, daily living skills, social skills, and a client-centered approach.

04/02/2026

Happy World Autism Awareness Day!
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12/31/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Take Root ABA! 🎉

As we look back on 2025, we are thankful for the progress made and independence gained. Thank you to everyone who has chosen to be a part of the Take Root family! Looking forward to 2026! ✨

11/07/2025

Prompting and fading is a method of gradually reducing assistance and cues until tasks are performed individually.

Prompts are supplemental cues (verbal, physical, visual, gestural, etc.) provided to increase the likelihood that a learner emits the correct response.

Fading is the systematic reduction or removal of prompts.

Prompts can vary from minimal support/most independence to most support/least independence.

Fading is vital to ensure independence as it prevents prompt dependency. The end goal is that the learner responds without any added supports.

10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃👻🍬

Here are some trick-or-treating tips to make the best of tonight:

🎃 Communication: encourage your child to let you know if they need breaks.

🎃 Timing: consider trick-or-treating during times when it might be less crowded.

🎃 Flexibility: consider dressing up with accessories that can be taken on and off, rather than a full costume.

We wish everyone a fun and safe Halloween!! 🧡

10/09/2025

Happy AAC Awareness Month! 🎉

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) describes multiple communication methods used to supplement or replace speech and writing.

AAC includes many different tools and can be utilized by vocal and nonvocal individuals of all ages.

Every voice matters, and AAC helps more voices to be heard! 🗣️

08/14/2025

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is a behavior profile involving extreme, anxiety-driven avoidance of everyday demands due to a strong need for control.

Are you a caregiver of a child with PDA? We’re currently gauging interest in a potential workshop and would love your input!

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in attending, let us know at TakeRootABA.com on our interest form.

Your feedback will help us shape what comes next!

08/07/2025

🎒📚 Back to School Tips 📚🎒

Heading back to school can be exciting — and overwhelming — for kids and families alike. Here are a few tips to help make the transition smoother:

✅ Start the Routine Early
Begin waking up, eating meals, and going to bed at school-year times before school starts. Predictability helps reduce anxiety!

✅ Use Visual Schedules
Help your child know what to expect each day with a visual routine. It builds independence and reduces uncertainty.

✅ Practice School Skills at Home
From opening lunch containers to raising your hand, practicing daily school tasks can build confidence before Day 1.

✅ Talk About Emotions
Help your child name and understand their feelings about going back to school.

Wishing all of our students, families, educators, and fellow BCBAs a smooth and successful first day of school! ✨🎉

04/11/2025

April is National Autism Acceptance Month
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It’s about more than just awareness - it’s about acceptance.

Acceptance means listening to autistic voices, honoring and affirming all forms of communication, challenging the idea that “neurotypical” is better, creating inclusive environments, and accepting autistic individuals as they are.

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