Ambitions ABA

12/29/2025

New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be loud or overwhelming to be meaningful. ✨
For many children, a calm and predictable celebration is the best way to welcome the new year.

Here are a few sensory-friendly ways to celebrate:
🎉Do a “countdown” earlier in the evening
🎉Keep lighting soft or use favorite night lights
🎉Play calming music or familiar shows
🎉Offer preferred snacks and comfy pajamas
🎉Celebrate with quiet activities like puzzles, coloring, or a movie
🎉Stick close to familiar routines when possible

At Ambitions ABA, we believe celebrations should feel safe, supportive, and joyful—at your child’s pace. 💙

Wishing your family a peaceful and happy New Year.

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

Christmas Eve is a special moment to slow down, take a breath, and appreciate the joy that lives in every child’s world. Tonight, we celebrate curiosity, wonder, and the unique ways each child experiences the magic of the season. Wishing our families a peaceful, joyful Christmas Eve filled with love and light.

12/23/2025

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the place,
Small steps were celebrated, each taken with grace.
With patience and care, and belief every day,
Ambitions ABA helps bright futures find their way. 🎄

12/19/2025

💙 National Ugly Sweater Day 💙

“Ugly sweaters welcome. Unique minds celebrated.”

At Ambitions ABA, we celebrate individuality in all its forms—whether it’s a bold sweater or a beautifully unique way of thinking. Today (and every day), we’re proud to support and uplift unique minds and the strengths that make each child who they are.

Wear your ugliest sweater and help us celebrate differences worth celebrating. 🧩✨

12/18/2025

🎄✨ Sensory-Friendly Christmas Fun for the Whole Family! ✨🎄

The holiday season is full of excitement—but for many autistic children, all the sounds, lights, and changes in routine can feel overwhelming. That’s why sensory-friendly activities are a wonderful way to enjoy the magic of Christmas at a pace that feels comfortable and fun.

Here are a few festive ideas to try:

🌟 1. DIY Sensory Ornaments
Fill clear plastic ornaments with pom poms, ribbons, beads, or calming colors for a hands-on, soothing craft.

❄️ 2. Frozen Treasure Hunt
Hide small holiday toys or shapes in ice cubes and let your child melt or break them free—great for tactile exploration!

🎨 3. Christmas Texture Bins
Create a bin with fake snow, jingle bells, pinecones, soft fabrics, or holiday-themed scoops for sensory play.

🍪 4. Low-Noise Cookie Decorating
Skip the loud mixers and enjoy quiet decorating time with frosting, sprinkles, and holiday shapes.

🌲 5. Calm & Cozy Light Displays
Dim the overhead lights and swap flashing decorations for soft, warm string lights to enjoy a peaceful sensory-safe glow.

🎁 6. Holiday Story Time
Choose holiday books with interactive textures or calming visuals and read together in a quiet space.

These small adjustments can make the season feel joyful, comfortable, and full of connection for children of all needs and abilities. 💙

What sensory-friendly holiday activities does your family love? Share with us 👇

12/17/2025

Winter break is almost here! While the holidays are exciting, changes in routine can feel overwhelming for kids who thrive on predictability. This month, our therapists are sharing simple, practical ways to help reduce stress during the break.

Winter break tips: ❄❄
Create a daily routine that includes familiar activities your child does at school or in therapy—even if it’s just for a short time. Keeping a bit of the normal day-to-day can make the transition back after the holidays much smoother. And try to keep bedtime and wake-up times as close to usual as possible—it can make a big difference!

Everyone deserves to enjoy the season in a way that works best for them.

12/15/2025

Did you know? Up to 80% of children with autism experience sleep disturbances. From restless nights to difficulty falling asleep, these challenges can affect not only your child’s daily functioning but the entire family’s quality of life. 💙

At Ambitions ABA, we’re here to help. Our BCBA, Emily, is also a Certified Behavioral Sleep Practitioner, offering families evidence-based tools and strategies to build healthier sleep habits and brighter days.

We're ready to help you. Call 303-376-7975 or visit our web site at www.ambitionsaba.com.

12/14/2025

Hanukkah reminds us that even the smallest light can shine bright in the darkest moments.

Happy Hanukkah to all as you start the celebration at sunset tonight.

12/12/2025

Looking for holiday gifts that bring joy and support sensory needs? Sensory-friendly toys can help kids explore, regulate, and have fun in ways that feel comfortable and engaging. Here are a few great options parents love:

🧩 Fidget Toys
Perfect for helping kids stay calm and focused. Try pop-its, stress balls, or stretchy fidgets.

🌈 Weighted Stuffed Animals
Offer soothing deep pressure and make a wonderful cuddly companion.

🎨 Sensory Kits & Bins
Think rice, kinetic sand, water beads, or themed bins that encourage safe exploration and creativity.

🔦 Bubble Lamps or Calm-Glow Night Lights
Soft, steady lights can provide comfort without overwhelming the senses.

🌀 Chewelry
Durable, stylish sensory-safe chew necklaces for kids who seek oral input.

🎶 Cause-and-Effect Toys
Simple buttons, gentle lights, or soft sounds help build fine motor skills and confidence.

The best gifts help a child feel understood, supported, and ready to explore the world at their own pace. 💛

12/10/2025

At Christmas, the greatest gift we can give a child with autism is a world that meets them with patience, love, and understanding.