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Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services

Our mission is to utilize behavior analytic principles to help children, teens and young adults to a

12/09/2025

✨ ABA Tip: Practice Skills When Your Child Is Regulated ✨

Teaching happens best when kids feel calm, safe, and connected — not in the middle of a meltdown.
Use neutral moments to model, prompt, and practice new skills.
When the nervous system is regulated, learning becomes so much easier. 💛

12/05/2025

🎈Balloon Rocket Time!🎈
Baking soda + vinegar = kids’ favorite kind of magic. Great for joint attention, following steps, and labeling reactions like “fizz!” and “boom!”

Materials
• Empty water bottle
• Balloon
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Funnel

Instructions
1. Add vinegar to the bottle.
2. Use a funnel to fill the balloon with baking soda.
3. Attach the balloon to the bottle top (don’t dump yet!).
4. Lift the balloon so the baking soda falls in — balloon inflates!

ABA Skills
• Following multi-step directions
• Joint attention
• Labeling reactions

12/01/2025

ABA Tip: Reinforce the Behaviors You Want

Behavior grows where it’s reinforced!
Notice the GOOD and celebrate it:
✨ “I love how you asked for help!”
✨ “Great job keeping hands to yourself!”

Reinforcement doesn’t have to be big — attention and praise go a long way.

11/28/2025

🌈Walking Water Magic🌈
This color-mixing STEM experiment is perfect for little scientists. It teaches waiting, sequencing, and predicting!

Materials
• 6 cups
• Water
• Paper towels
• Food coloring (red, yellow, blue)

Instructions
1. Fill 3 cups with water and add one color to each.
2. Arrange cups: colored cup → empty cup → colored cup → empty cup → colored cup → empty cup.
3. Fold paper towels and place each end into neighboring cups.
4. Watch water “walk” and mix colors.

ABA Skills
• Sequencing
• Waiting
• Predicting outcomes

11/27/2025

🍂 Thanksgiving & Sensory Support for Our ASD Kiddos 🍂

The holidays can be magical… but they can also be loud, busy, and overwhelming for our sensory-sensitive kids.
Here are simple ways to make Thanksgiving more comfortable and joyful for them:

🧡 1. Create a Quiet Break Spot

Set up a small corner with headphones, a favorite toy, books, or a weighted blanket.
Breaks = success.

💛 2. Prep Them Ahead of Time

Show photos of relatives, talk about the meal, or explain the plan for the day.
Predictability reduces anxiety.

💚 3. Bring Preferred Foods

It’s okay if they don’t try the turkey!
Having safe foods increases comfort and reduces stress.

💙 4. Allow Movement Breaks

Crowded tables can be a lot.
Let them walk, bounce, stretch, or take a break without pressure.

💜 5. Use Noise-Canceling Headphones

If your family gathering gets loud, headphones can be a lifesaver.

❤️ 6. Honor Their Boundaries

Handshakes instead of hugs. Sitting instead of saying hello.
Let connection happen in a way that feels good to THEM.

✨ Remember: Holiday success isn’t about perfect behavior — it’s about helping our kiddos feel safe, supported, and included. ✨

11/25/2025

ABA Tip: Keep Instructions Short

Kids learn best when directions are simple and clear. Instead of “Go to your room, pick up your toys, and put everything away,” try:
👉 “Pick up the blocks.”

Break tasks into small, doable steps — success builds confidence!

11/21/2025

✨Dancing Raisins!✨
A super simple STEM activity kids LOVE. Drop raisins in bubbly soda and watch them dance up and down! Perfect for teaching cause & effect + observation skills.

Materials
• Clear cup
• Sprite or club soda
• Raisins

Instructions
1. Pour soda into the cup.
2. Drop a few raisins in.
3. Watch them “dance” as bubbles lift them up and down.

ABA Skills
• Observation
• Describing behavior of objects
• Cause & effect

11/20/2025

Please join us in congratulating Katelynn Ramirez our Quasar of the Month!

Katelynn consistently demonstrates what true reliability and teamwork look like. She is always prepared, always willing to jump in, and always ready to help anyone who needs support. Her positive attitude sets the tone for those around her, creating an encouraging and motivating environment for both trainees and colleagues.

Katelynn brings professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm to everything she does. Her dedication is seen and appreciated by the entire team, and we are grateful for the impact she continues to make.

This recognition is well-deserved, and we couldn’t be happier to highlight her contributions.

Congratulations, Katelynn!
Thank you for your hard work, your positivity, and your commitment to excellence. We’re lucky to have you on our team.

10/31/2025

ABA Parent Tip: Reinforce Curiosity! 💡

When your child explores, asks questions, or tries something new — reinforce it! 🎉

You might say:
✅ “I love how you’re thinking about that!”
✅ “Great job trying a new way to solve the problem!”
✅ “You worked so hard on that experiment!”

In ABA, reinforcement increases the likelihood of behaviors we want to see again — like problem-solving, communication, and persistence. 🌟

So next time your child engages in a STEM activity, celebrate their effort and curiosity, not just the result!

10/08/2025

Please join us in congratulating our September Quasar of the Month, Carmen! 🌟

Your dedication and heart shine through in everything you do. You are an incredible communicator, flexible, always willing to learn and ask questions, and consistently bring your best to every session. Your commitment to both staff and the families we serve makes such a meaningful impact. You are supportive, reliable, a true team player, and your passion shows in every interaction. We are so grateful to have you on the team!

Thank you, Carmen, for your outstanding contributions. We’re excited to celebrate you and look forward to all the great things you will continue to accomplish! 💫

10/07/2025

Already an RBT and looking for your next step at Ad Astra? The Assistant Case Manager role is your pathway to leadership and professional growth in ABA! 🌟

Here’s what you’ll need:
🎓 A Bachelor’s degree
📊 Low cancellations
💪 Good standing as an RBT

This position is designed for those ready to take on more responsibility, learn case management skills, and keep growing within the Ad Astra family. 💼💙

10/04/2025

We’ve shared about the RBT role—now check out what our staff has to say!

“Since joining the team, my education has expanded and my passion for this work has only grown. In just a few short weeks, I’ve learned so much thanks to an amazing, attentive team that gives me room to grow. I LOVE working here—and if that doesn’t speak volumes, I don’t know what does!” 💙✨

Interested in joining the team?
👉 Check out the link in our bio for job opportunities.

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6 Centerpointe Drive
La Palma, CA
90623

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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