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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

12/31/2025

New year, new goals ✨
Whether it’s communication, independence, or social skills, we’re excited to keep supporting our learners every step of the way in 2025.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from our ABA family to yours 🎄
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s journey. We’re grateful for every milestone—big and small.

12/22/2025

The holidays are full of learning opportunities 🎁
From practicing greetings to waiting patiently and following routines, our learners are building meaningful skills that last all year long.
Wishing our families a season filled with growth, joy, and connection 💙

12/19/2025

Please join us in congratulating Ashley Martinez our Quasar of the Month!

This recognition reflects her incredible dedication to her role, our clients, and our staff. No matter the challenges she faces, Ashley consistently maintains a positive, solution-focused attitude and goes above and beyond to support the team. Her hard work and reliability play a vital role in keeping our company running smoothly, and we truly would not be where we are without her.

Congratulations, Ashley! Thank you, for everything you do, we are so lucky to have you!! We truly appreciate you!

12/18/2025

🍭Skittle Science!🍭
Warm water + Skittles = rainbow magic. A perfect way to practice color ID, attending, and commenting (“Look at the colors!”).
Materials
• Skittles
• Plate
• Warm water

Instructions
1. Place Skittles in a circle on the plate.
2. Pour warm water into the center.
3. Watch the colors spread and create stripes.

ABA Skills
• Attending
• Color identification
• Commenting skills (mand/tact)

12/15/2025

The holiday season is full of lights, sounds, visitors, and changes in routine — which can be exciting but also overwhelming for our ASD kiddos.
Here are easy ways to make Christmas and winter celebrations more sensory-friendly:

💚 1. Keep Decorations Predictable

Before decorating, show kids the items, let them explore them, or decorate together.
Sudden changes in their environment can feel stressful.

❤️ 2. Create a Cozy Calm Corner

Holiday gatherings can get loud!
Set up a small retreat with:
✔ Noise-canceling headphones
✔ Weighted blanket
✔ Fidgets or a favorite toy
✔ Low lights

💙 3. Prep Them for Holiday Changes

Use photos, short videos, or a simple schedule to show what to expect — lights, music, visitors, gifts, etc.

💛 4. Watch Out for Sensory Triggers

Holiday smells, scratchy sweaters, flashing lights, and crowded rooms can be tough.
Swap tags, dim lights, or choose soft fabrics.
Comfort > aesthetics. ✨

💜 5. Give Movement Breaks

Let them jump, spin, walk outside, or take a sensory break.
Movement supports regulation.

❤️ 6. Let Them Open Gifts in Their Own Way

One at a time, later in the day, or even another day — all valid.
There’s no “right way” to participate.

💚 7. Respect Their Social Boundaries

Not every child wants hugs, loud greetings, or big group photos.
Support communication by modeling alternatives like:
“Wave hello,” “High-five,” or “Fist bump.”

✨ Your child doesn’t need to participate in every tradition to have a magical holiday.
What matters most is that they feel safe, connected, and supported. ✨

12/12/2025

🛁Sink or Float?🔍
Let kids pick an object, make a guess, and test it out! Builds prediction skills, labeling, and tons of curiosity.
Materials
• Bowl of water
• Objects: spoon, toy, rock, cork, crayon, etc.

Instructions
1. Fill a large bowl with water.
2. Let the child pick an object, name it, & guess if it will sink or float.
3. Drop it in and test!

ABA Skills
• Making predictions
• Tacting (labeling)
• Sorting categories (sink vs. float)

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. ✨

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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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