Good Steward ABA and Consulting

04/04/2026

There is nothing more inspiring than watching a client pair with an RBT and start the journey of learning and growth together!

04/04/2026

Our 2nd ABA Graduation was a success.
We had the privilege of being apart of her journey.
Wishing her all of the best as she starts the next chapter.

04/04/2026

Spring Fun with Egg Decorating!!
Using creative activities as reinforcement for task completion makes learning so much!
Love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life!!

03/22/2026

This is amazing

Exciting news! The Temple Doll with Cow is coming Summer 2026. Preorder today to secure yours!

Preorder here: https://www.fhautism.com/shop/temple-grandin-doll-with-cow/

03/02/2026

✨ Understanding Prompt Hierarchy in ABA ✨

Prompting is how we support skill building — but the goal is always independence.

In ABA, we use a Prompt Hierarchy to systematically teach skills while preventing prompt dependence. Prompts can range from:

✔ Full Physical (hand-over-hand support)
✔ Partial Physical (light guide or tap)
✔ Modeling (showing what to do)
✔ Verbal (telling or asking)
✔ Visual (pictures or positional cues)
✔ Gestural (pointing or nodding)
✔ Independent (no assistance needed 🎉)

We may teach using:
➡ Most-to-Least prompting when introducing new skills
➡ Least-to-Most prompting to encourage independence first

The key?
Fade prompts as quickly as possible so the learner can succeed on their own.

Independence isn’t rushed — it’s built thoughtfully and systematically. 🌿

02/27/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Did you know ABA isn’t just used in therapy sessions — it’s used every single day?

You’re already using behavior principles when you:
⏰ Set alarms to wake up
⭐ Reward yourself after finishing tasks
📅 Follow routines
📚 Practice new skills

✨ ABA is simply the science of learning and behavior!✨

‼️Let’s make this interactive:‼️

What’s something you do every day that motivates you or your child?

Coffee? Stickers? Screen time? Checklists? Praise?

Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

02/26/2026

🌿 Therapy Tip Thursday: The Power of Choice 🌿

Giving children choices is a simple but powerful ABA strategy that promotes cooperation, independence, and confidence.

Instead of demands, try offering choices:

✔ “Do you want to clean up blocks or puzzles first?”
✔ “Markers or crayons?”
✔ “Shoes first or backpack first?”

When children feel a sense of control, participation increases and challenging behaviors often decrease.

Small choices → Big success 💙

02/25/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday 🌿

Regulation comes before learning.

Before children can focus, communicate, or build new skills, they need to feel emotionally regulated and supported.

Children learn best when they feel:

✔️Safe
✔ Calm
✔ Supported

When we prioritize emotional regulation, we create the foundation for meaningful learning and success across home, school, and community environments.

✨ Supporting regulation today helps build independence tomorrow. ✨

02/25/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday

Regulation comes before learning — but every child regulates differently.

👇 Which helps your child most?

❤️ Movement breaks
👍 Quiet time
😮‍💨 Deep breathing
🎧 Sensory supports

React or comment below!

02/24/2026

Teaching Tuesday

Every behavior communicates a need.

Children may be trying to say:

✔ “Help me”
✔ “I need a break”
✔ “I don’t understand”
✔ “This is too hard”

When we teach functional communication skills, children learn appropriate ways to express their needs — and challenging behaviors often decrease naturally.

02/23/2026

💡 What is Behavior? 💡

In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we view behavior as communication.

Every behavior serves a purpose — whether a child is asking for help, seeking attention, avoiding something difficult, or expressing a need.

When we understand the why behind behavior, we can teach meaningful skills that promote independence and long-term success.

Behavior isn’t something to punish — it’s something to understand.

02/23/2026

Great opportunity for families!

Join parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism for our monthly Parents' Night Out in Virginia Beach parents/ caregivers only. We will come together in a safe manner to support one another face to face. Meetings will be facilitated by board member and Medicaid mentor, Theresa Zano-McMillan, and senior volunteer, Christina Morrow.

Please remember that this is an in-person support group meeting for parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism.