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The mission of IOA Behavioral Health is to improve the lives of those living with autism using evidence-based ABA procedures delivered by a team of highly-trained professionals in a way that promotes autonomy and greater access to the community.

🌟IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟Progress doesn’t always look big—but it’s always meaningful. 💙This week, we’r...
12/19/2025

🌟IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟

Progress doesn’t always look big—but it’s always meaningful. 💙

This week, we’re talking about celebrating every milestone, from first attempts to quiet victories that often go unnoticed. Recognizing progress builds confidence, motivation, and connection—for both children and parents.

✨ Small steps matter
✨ Effort counts
✨ Growth deserves celebration

👉 Read the full blog and join us in honoring every win: https://ioa-aba.com/celebrating-progress-and-milestones-recognizing-every-victory/

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🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟🎁 The holidays are here—and so is a break from routine!
That can be both exc...
12/12/2025

🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟

🎁 The holidays are here—and so is a break from routine!

That can be both exciting and challenging for families in ABA therapy.
This week, Clinical Director Angela Khater, MA, BCBA shares ways to:

✨ Maintain structure while keeping things fun
🧠 Embed learning and communication in everyday moments
💬 Support emotional regulation and self-care for parents

Because growth doesn’t stop when therapy pauses—it continues through connection, creativity, and care. 💙

👉 Read the full blog: https://ioa-aba.com/making-the-most-of-holiday-break-activities-and-strategies-for-families-in-aba-therapy/

🎄 Holiday season = change in routines, new environments, and lots of stimulation.Prep early with:✅ Visual countdowns✅ So...
12/11/2025

🎄 Holiday season = change in routines, new environments, and lots of stimulation.

Prep early with:
✅ Visual countdowns
✅ Social stories
✅ Previewing unfamiliar faces or places
✅ Sensory supports

Let’s help our kiddos feel safe and included this season!

🎧 The episode is live!We’re excited to share that the Our State of Education podcast episode featuring our Clinical Dire...
12/08/2025

🎧 The episode is live!

We’re excited to share that the Our State of Education podcast episode featuring our Clinical Director, Angela Khater, is now available!

Angela joined Angelique Power and the Skillman Foundation team for an important conversation on Parent Power—highlighting why parent voice matters, how families can be true partners in education, and what advocacy looks like in action.

We’re so proud to have Angela representing IOA and helping elevate the voices of families across our community. 💙

👉 Tune in now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BNaVhclRJ7F5Hf1loQR5O?si=DVrnWjdMQBKiGyj0ji4EqA

🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟🎄 The holidays are full of excitement—but they can also be overwhelming for ...
12/05/2025

🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟

🎄 The holidays are full of excitement—but they can also be overwhelming for children with autism.

In this week’s IOA Weekly blog, Clinical Director Angela Khater, MA, BCBA shares practical ABA strategies to help families:

✨ Prepare with visual schedules and social stories
🧠 Manage sensory overload during gatherings
💬 Communicate expectations and celebrate small wins

Your holiday doesn’t have to be perfect—it just needs to work for your family. 💙

👉 Read the full blog: https://ioa-aba.com/managing-holiday-gatherings-an-aba-guide-for-families/

🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟🎁 The holidays bring joy, laughter, and connection—but they can also be tric...
11/28/2025

🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟

🎁 The holidays bring joy, laughter, and connection—but they can also be tricky for children still building social skills.

In this week’s blog, Clinical Director Angela Khater, MA, BCBA, shares practical ABA-based strategies to help your child:

✨ Greet family and friends confidently
💬 Join conversations and express gratitude
🎄 Navigate gift-giving, sharing, and new routines with ease

Let’s make this holiday season less stressful and more successful—for both you and your child. 💙

👉 Read the full blog: https://ioa-aba.com/holiday-social-skills-preparing-your-child-for-success-this-season/

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from IOA! 🧡Today, we’re celebrating gratitude—for our incredible children and families, and for the...
11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from IOA! 🧡

Today, we’re celebrating gratitude—for our incredible children and families, and for the dedicated IOA staff who show up every day with heart, skill, and commitment.

We are so thankful for:
✨ The trust our families place in us
✨ The progress, big and small, we celebrate together
✨ Our compassionate team of BCBAs, BTs, and support staff who make a difference in every session

From our IOA family to yours, we wish you a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

🎙️ IOA in the Community!Our Clinical Director, Angela Khater, recently sat down with Angelique Power and the amazing tea...
11/25/2025

🎙️ IOA in the Community!

Our Clinical Director, Angela Khater, recently sat down with Angelique Power and the amazing team at the Skillman Foundation to record an episode of Our State of Education, diving into the importance of Parent Power and elevating parent voice in education. We can’t wait to listen to this episode when it’s available!

We are incredibly proud to have Angela representing IOA—advocating, educating, and championing families in our community every day. 💙🧩

School breaks = routine disruption.Plan ahead with:🧩 Visual countdowns🏠 Home activity schedules🛑 Built-in downtimeThe mo...
11/17/2025

School breaks = routine disruption.

Plan ahead with:

🧩 Visual countdowns
🏠 Home activity schedules
🛑 Built-in downtime

The more we prep, the smoother the transitions.

November is a great time to practice gratitude—and it can be done in simple, concrete ways that resonate with our kiddos...
11/11/2025

November is a great time to practice gratitude—and it can be done in simple, concrete ways that resonate with our kiddos.

🧩 Use visuals
🗣️ Model thank-you phrases
🌟 Reinforce noticing kindness

🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟💬 Teaching your child to understand emotions doesn’t happen overnight—but it...
11/07/2025

🌟 IOA Weekly: Blog Insights | Friday Drop! 🌟

💬 Teaching your child to understand emotions doesn’t happen overnight—but it does happen through patience, practice, and connection.

This week’s blog explores practical, ABA-based strategies for helping your child:

❤️ Recognize their own emotions
😊 Understand others’ feelings
🧠 Build empathy, self-regulation, and social confidence

Whether you’re starting with “happy” and “sad” or working on more complex emotions, every small step is meaningful progress.

👉 Read the full blog: https://ioa-aba.com/teaching-emotional-recognition-a-guide-for-parents/

11/04/2025

💙 Advocating for Access. Championing Change. 💙

This week, our very own Clinical Director, Angela Khater, took IOA’s mission all the way to the Michigan State Capitol—advocating for in-school ABA therapy access for children with autism. 🏛️🧩

Angela’s voice represents every parent, every therapist, and every child who deserves individualized support where it matters most: in the classroom.

We’re proud to stand behind leaders who don’t just talk about change—they make it happen.

👏 Thank you, Angela, for being a voice for our community and pushing for policies that prioritize inclusion, equity, and evidence-based care.

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3285 Martin Road, #104
Commerce Township, MI
48390

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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