ABLE Pathways

01/25/2026

01/23/2026

Winter is coming...

01/02/2026

New Year, New Look--Same Commitment.

We’re excited to share our new logo! This refresh reflects who we are and the care we provide every day.

Our new logo celebrates that no two journeys are the same. There are many ways to grow, learn, and succeed—and we’re honored to support every path.

ABLE Pathways wishes you all a Happy New Year!
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your community.

12/31/2025

2025 is coming to an end--and what a fabulous year it has been!

We are incredibly grateful for our staff, our clients and their families--it is a true honor to be part of this community.

ABLE Pathways wishes you all a wonderful holiday season!

We will see you all in 2026!

12/17/2025

We are so proud of our amazing learners and the progress they have made!

It’s been a little while since our last post, but here’s a peek at our December fun—holiday activities, sensory bins, and lots of learning.

Wishing all of our families a happy and joyful holiday season! 🎄✨

10/30/2025

Grab your free Halloween visual supports! Making spooky season inclusive and fun for every child. 🎃

09/21/2025

Functional Learning in the Kitchen

Cooking and "science" activities in our sessions are more than just fun—they're packed with opportunities for learning and growth.

Through simple, hands-on recipes, our learners work on a variety of functional skills, including:

* Following multi-step directions
* Requesting ingredients and tools
* Identifying and labeling foods
* Measuring and counting
* Fine motor skills (pouring, stirring, spreading)
* Turn-taking and working alongside peers

These meaningful tasks help promote independence and real-world skill use in a natural way.

09/03/2025

We have been busy!

Last week several of our learners were transitioning back to school and getting used to new routines and schedules. This is hard work! Our RBTs worked hard to provide our learners meaningful opportunities to work on their goals, building skills through fun, hands-on activities!

1. They practiced requesting needed ingredients and identifying prices while following simple, accessible recipes—ending with a tasty treat. Music made the baking even more enjoyable!

2. Using visual recipes, learners made sensory bottles tailored to different needs. They used language for requesting, labeling, and giving directions like "put in!" and "shake it up!". We also explored how and when to use this tool to support emotional regulation.

3. Don't forget the after school snacks! This month we are learning simple snack recipes to increase communication and independence--while refueling after a long day of hard work! Popcorn is a favorite around here.

4. With puffy paint and a back-to-school bus craft, learners practiced requesting colors, ingredients, and following simple instructions. AAC devices helped us talk about the bus and enjoy reading "Wheels on the Bus."

Each activity supported communication and social skill development in a way that promotes success across home, school, and community settings. Together we are learning how ABA can be part of our everyday lives, having fun and meeting goals!

08/20/2025

This week, we’re supporting our learners as they begin their first week back at school!

A typical school day involves many small but important tasks—some of which are often overlooked. These moments are opportunities for our learners to build independence, boost confidence, and connect with others socially.

Here are a few daily skills we’re focusing on together:

1. Following a simple visual schedule

2. Understanding and following safety rules for bus rides

3. Greeting teachers, aides, and peers—no matter the communication method (adapted AAC buttons featured here: "Hello!" and "My name is...")

4. Carrying a breakfast or lunch tray—this can be more challenging than it seems!

Practicing these skills both in the clinic and at school helps ease the transition and reinforces learning. As our learners grow more confident and independent, new academic and social opportunities become possible.

Together, we can do hard things.

Wishing everyone a great first week back—we’re proud of you. You’ve got this.

08/11/2025

It’s that time of year again—backpacks, supply lists, and snacks... oh my!

At ABLE Pathways, we're here to support you and your child as the new school year begins.

This week, we’re focusing on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process—offering helpful tips and resources for parents and caregivers. Understanding your child's educational rights (and yours as their advocate) can make the IEP process feel more manageable and approachable.

Stop by our clinic or visit these resources online to explore tools, insights, and support to guide you through the IEP journey.

🔗 Helpful Resources:

Missouri Parents ACT (MPACT) – A fantastic parent/student advocacy organization
Website: https://www.missouriparentsact.org

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) – Official source for state education information
Website: https://dese.mo.gov

Let’s make this school year a successful one—together!

08/08/2025

At ABLE Pathways, we believe learning should be meaningful and fun!

Our early childhood sessions are thoughtfully designed to support learning readiness, cooperation, and communication. Our team works hard to create hands-on, sensory-rich activities that young learners love!

Here’s a peek into some of our favorites from this week:
🖌️ Pudding painting (increasing joint attending, motor imitation, tactile exploration, etc.)
❄️ Ice cube painting to cool off (labeling/requesting and exploring early cause-and-effect)
🤸‍♂️ Bounce box to crash pad obstacle course (motor planning and heavy work input) - this is a learner favorite!
🚜 Graham cracker “dirt” digging with construction vehicles, paired with a simple book/song (increase engagement, promote language, reciprocal play and motor imitation)

Each activity is part of a structured, intentional program that targets their individualized goals—all within natural play-based routines. Whether a child is using vocal speech, gestures, signs, or AAC, we focus on building skills through modeling and embedding opportunities to use language in a fun, meaningful way!

Because every child deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and have fun while doing it.

07/24/2025

It’s not every day you get to have your cake and eat it too.
Here at ABLE Pathways, we were lucky to do both today!

Learning is sweetest when it’s meaningful. Through a naturalistic approach, our learner practiced real-world skills like:

* Creating a personalized grocery list to complete their "favorite cake"
* Following a visual recipe
* Learning functional communication skills such as requesting needed items to complete the recipe and directing others
* Creating a list and asking everyone if they would like to try their cake! (Yes, please!)
* And then, serving it up! Our learner even took care in selecting “the perfect piece” for each team member on the list.

And let me assure you, our pieces were perfect(ly delicious)!