ENC ABA

03/09/2026

Make learning fun!
Use activities your child already enjoys to create learning opportunities:
🔹If your child loves kinetic sand, use fun molds to teach shapes
🔹If they love to watch Danny Go! Show them how to do the dance moves and ask them to copy you.
If you have a new experience or go somewhere new, take time to explain it to your child
🔹If you go to the zoo, tell them all about the animals they see (e.g., the lion says “roaarrr!,show me your roar” “this is a cheetah, they are the fastest animal on land!).
You can even learn at the same time they’re learning!
🔹Even just walking around in your yard or at the park, you can talk about the colors you see, the sounds you hear and the things you can touch and smell!
These are just a few examples, learning opportunities are all around us and the process can be so fun and full of joy if we let it!

Helping them Learn:
When teaching a new skill, you can use the following process to help encourage learning:
🔹Give them the instruction (e.g., “throw the ball)
🔹Show your child how to do the instruction (e.g., “throw the ball like this” while demonstrating how to throw the ball)
🔹Allow them to practice the skill (e.g., “your turn, you throw the ball”)
🔹Tell them how they did; if they followed the instruction correctly provide lots of enthusiastic praise! If they didn’t get it quite right, that’s okay, praise them for trying and show them how to do it correctly.
Throwing a ball is a really simple example, but this framework (called behavior skills training) can be used to teach almost any skill!

Keep it Positive:
🔹Meet your child where they are, avoid rushing them into skills they might not be ready for and instead focus on learning that centers around their current abilities and interests.
🔹Remember, we want to be using positive reinforcement during the learning process, the February edition of the newsletter has great resources for how to effectively use motivation and reinforcement!
🔹Teaching new skills can be frustrating or overwhelming, but it’s not a race, take your time and take breaks between attempts if needed
~Amy Ethridge

03/02/2026

Most of our incredible staff. They are amazing! 🩵

03/02/2026

Now Hiring in Pamlico County!

ENC ABA

02/26/2026

We are ready to welcome everyone in tomorrow to see our expanded space.

02/19/2026

Day 2 of the NC ABA conference! Come see us this afternoon for a special treat 🩵

02/12/2026

Check it out

❤️ Valentine’s Special: Couples as Co-Owners in ABA Business

Love and leadership can they really mix?

In this special Valentine’s Day episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith of 3 Pie Squared explore what it’s really like to build, grow, and lead an ABA business with your partner.

Stephen and April, a seasoned ABA entrepreneurs who built, scaled, and successfully exited a seven-figure ABA practice are joined by a remarkable panel of couples who are making it work in the ABA industry:

👩‍❤️‍👨 Jes Pape & Chris Robinson — AByay
💞 Jessica & Joshua Harrison — ENC ABA
🌹 Tasneem Ramey — Summit Collaborative Care

Together, they share candid insights on communication, balance, boundaries, and what it takes to turn partnership into both personal and professional success.

Whether you already run a business with your partner or are just thinking about it, this episode offers honest reflections and practical strategies to help you grow together in business and in life.

🎧 Full Episode link is on the comment section.

Don’t miss this heartfelt Valentine’s episode filled with real, unfiltered stories from ABA power couples who share how they balance love, leadership, and growth — all while building thriving businesses together.

Tune in for inspiration, laughter, and practical lessons you can use right away!

💬 Join our ABA Business Leaders Support Group for Couples who do business together. Interested? Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/LLpAHCXUN8

📞 Have a question for Stephen and April?
Call the ABA Business Leaders Hotline: (737) 330-1432

02/08/2026

Do you have a pre-school aged child with autism?
If so, our ABA school readiness program might be a perfect fit for you and your family!
Our goal is to support early learners to be successful in a school setting by teaching the skills needed to access learning while also reducing behavior barriers that prevent your child from fully participating in school.
Our expanded clinic space opening in March is equipped with a mock classroom space that will provide a similar routine and structure of a school setting while allowing your child access to the research driven ABA strategies to help them be successful. Each child will receive 1:1, individualized support to make meaningful progress toward their personal goals. Limited openings beginning in March for the hours of
8:30am-3:30pm. Call to reserve your spot.
We accept Medicaid and all commercial insurance plans.

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02/05/2026

Come help us celebrate ENC ABA and their new, expanded clinic in Morehead City with a Ribbon Cutting celebration.

ENC ABA is passionate about improving the lives of individuals impacted by autism and supporting families through compassionate, evidence-based care. From direct therapy and caregiver training to social skills groups, sibling groups, and community outreach, their work focuses on inclusion, understanding, and embracing neurodiversity.

Stop by to check out the new clinic space, meet the ENC ABA team, and learn more about the incredible work happening in our community. Enjoy non-alcoholic drinks and a variety of sweet treats, including mini cookies, cupcakes, and other desserts.

As a fun bonus, ENC ABA will be giving away a branded swag bag during the event. This family-friendly celebration includes a bounce house for kids.

Learn more about ENC ABA at: https://www.encaba.com/

We hope to see you there!

10/14/2025

In ABA, environmental changes are proactive adjustments made to the physical space, routines, and instructional setup to help prevent challenging behaviors and promote desired ones. Rather than waiting for behavior to occur and reacting, teachers can design the instructional environment to make appropriate behavior more likely.
These are a few ways that environmental changes can be helpful. What would you add to this list?