The Everyday Analyst

The Everyday Analyst ☕️ ABA & Behavioral Services
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🧩 An everyday, holistic approach to ABA

My name is Haley and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. With almost a decade of direct ABA experience working specifically with children with a diagnosis of ASD and other co-morbid diagnoses ranging in ages 2-21; I have identified my passion...Helping both individuals and families who are looking for behavioral and/or developmental support with an invested, heartfelt everyday approach. Beginning my career in ABA while studying Psychology at East Carolina University transformed into an immediate passion for behavior, development and specifically autism. This led to the pursuance of my Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Bay Path University. Since beginning my career, I have paved my way up and down the East Coast, having worked in various states and location types, learning alongside others, I have grown from an RBT, to a BCBA, Senior Clinical Supervisor and Program Director within clinic and home based settings.

01/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS📢: We celebrate ALL forms of communication !!!

This teacup communicates with an AAC as well as vocally! When it comes to communication we think about functional communication…can others understand what they want/need, is it intelligible speech? That is when we lean on the supporting communication such as PECS or AAC.

An AAC does NOT take away one’s voice, it bridges a gap ♥️

And what you see here is our TEAm not only immediately reinforcing the clients vocal communication with exactly what he asked for, but celebrating it too!! These moments stick with us forever and remind everyone to push for ALL forms of language!

Transitions can be one of the most challenging moments of the day for autistic children — not because they’re being diff...
12/16/2025

Transitions can be one of the most challenging moments of the day for autistic children — not because they’re being difficult, but because their brains thrive on predictability.

Shifting from one activity to another requires:
• Letting go of something preferred
• Processing new expectations
• Regulating emotions
• Adjusting sensory input

That’s a lot for one small nervous system.

Here’s how we can support transitions in a way that’s respectful, effective, and rooted in ABA principles:

🧠 Use visual countdowns so time doesn’t feel abstract or sudden.
🧠 Preview what’s coming next to reduce uncertainty and anxiety.
🧠 Offer transitional objects to provide comfort and emotional continuity.
🧠 Give choices to reduce power struggles while keeping expectations clear.
🧠 Reinforce successful transitions so your child learns, “I can do this.”

Transitions aren’t about obedience — they’re about emotional safety and skill building.

When we teach transitions proactively, we reduce meltdowns, build flexibility, and help children feel more confident navigating change.

💾 Save this post for your next tough transition. Progress happens one supportive step at a time.

Communication isn’t built in flashcards — it’s built in the everyday moments your child experiences naturally.During mea...
12/09/2025

Communication isn’t built in flashcards — it’s built in the everyday moments your child experiences naturally.

During meals, baths, car rides, and playtime, your child has opportunities to practice the communication skills that help them express needs, reduce frustration, and build independence.

Here’s what works:
✨ Model short, clear phrases
✨ Pause to give them a chance to communicate
✨ Reinforce any communication attempt immediately
✨ Celebrate gestures, signs, device use, and words equally
✨ Be patient — communication grows from repetition and safety

The goal isn’t perfect speech… it’s meaningful connection.
Save this and try one new strategy today. 🤍

11/20/2025

At T.E.A we have a few unspoken tools in our pockets when teaching and maintaining skills. Like the rule of 3 or 5 for repetitive tasks, first then language, offering choices or our favorite… reinforcement!

Here we are working on toothbrushing. Something our Teacup has mastered since age 4….so why are we working on it 4 years later?

The first question we’d like you to think about is, why is it that you brush your teeth, wash your hands, wipe & flush in the restroom?
☕️The adult version is that it’s sanitary, keeps you clean… right?
Now dig deeper and ask again…you feel icky if you don’t right? —> Because you were taught that it’s the expected thing to do.
☕️Now the child version is…it’s a DEMAND.
And when a demand is mastered and maintained for so long, us adults forget to continue MAINTAINING the behavior of something like tooth brushing because it’s a daily skill we are fortunate enough to have on autopilot.
☕️ So the next time you feel a ‘regression’ ask yourself, did the reinforcement level change? Did the stimuli change? Did my expectations change? Follow their reinforcement needs as they grow, and shape/adapt your tools as necessary as the provider/caregiver!

Patience doesn’t come naturally for most young kids—especially those with autism. But it can be taught. One helpful tool...
11/18/2025

Patience doesn’t come naturally for most young kids—especially those with autism. But it can be taught. One helpful tool? The ‘Wait’ Card.

This simple visual strategy turns an abstract concept (“just wait a minute!”) into something clear, predictable, and manageable for your child.

👀 Here’s how it works:

Show the card when asking your child to wait.

Say, “Wait, then we’ll ____.”

Start with just 5 seconds and build up over time.

Follow through every time.

Reinforce successful waiting with praise or a reward!

This tool reduces meltdowns, confusion, and power struggles—especially during transitions or delays.

💾 Save this if waiting is hard in your home. A little structure goes a long way!

11/11/2025

Ever feel like your child shuts down the moment you give a direction?

Here’s a proven ABA strategy you can try: High-Probability Request Sequences (High-P).
This technique builds momentum by asking your child to do 2–3 easy, high-likelihood tasks before you present a harder or less preferred one.

Here’s how it works:

✅ Start with simple, mastered requests like:
“Touch your head” → “Give me a high five” → “Clap your hands”
THEN say: “Put your shoes on.”

By getting quick “yes” responses early, your child feels confident, cooperative, and successful—before a more challenging instruction appears.

Why this matters:

Increases compliance without confrontation

Creates a rhythm of success

Lowers frustration for everyone

Works beautifully before transitions or tasks your child usually resists

Use this before:
→ Leaving the house
→ Starting homework
→ Cleaning up
→ Bath time

Remember: always reinforce those easy responses! That’s how you build motivation and trust.

Save this post and try it before your next tough transition. Consistency = progress.

11/07/2025

Appreciation post for our kids. We love our kids and the families we work with so much at TEA and we are so lucky to be apart of moments like this with them!

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