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Sunshine Advantage

Sunshine Advantage is an ABA therapy provider for children with autism. We provide in-person and tel All insurance plans are accepted.

Sunshine Advantage provides every child in our care with the tools that he or she needs to grow and succeed. We deliver highly individualized, evidence-based holistic treatment programs that target each child’s specific needs and consider his or her unique circumstances.

11/12/2025

🪴 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 🪴

Some of the best learning moments don’t happen at a desk—they happen in everyday life. That’s the heart of Natural Environment Teaching (NET).

🧠 In Therapy:
We teach during play, meals, and walks—anywhere skills naturally occur.
✔️ Labeling what’s around (“Ball!” “Door!” “Dog!”)
✔️ Encouraging communication through daily routines
✔️ Reinforcing effort and curiosity right in the moment

🏡 At Home:
🍎 Label foods or actions during meals (“You’re stirring!”)
🚶 Describe what you see on a walk
👏 Celebrate every small attempt to communicate
✨ When learning blends with daily life, children connect skills to the world around them.

11/11/2025

🎖️ 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 🎖️

Today, we celebrate the heroes who have served our country, and we help children understand what it means to serve others with kindness and responsibility.
🧠 In Therapy:
Our team uses stories of service and courage to spark conversations about persistence, teamwork, and community. These moments build empathy and social understanding.
🏡 At Home:
💌 Create a simple thank-you card or drawing together
📚 Read a story about helping others
💬 Talk about what “being helpful” or “showing respect” means in daily life
✨ When children see gratitude in action, they learn that serving others begins with empathy.

11/07/2025

🌟 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 🌟

Weekends don’t have to mean “off-schedule.” They can reinforce what your child is learning during the week through fun, positive structure.
🧠 In Therapy:
We pair favorite activities with new tasks and build choice into routines so children feel empowered.
✔️ “First we clean up, then we play outside.”
✔️ “Would you like a snack now or in five minutes?”
Each clear, consistent choice helps your child feel successful.
🏡 At Home:
✅ Keep expectations simple and upbeat
🎈 Offer two positive options to build cooperation
💬 Use warm, specific praise (“Thanks for helping set the table!”)
✨ Consistency, more than perfection, is what keeps learning going strong.

11/05/2025

🌀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🌀

Every change in routine is a learning opportunity. Smooth transitions teach children flexibility and predictability, two skills that make daily life easier.

🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
Our therapists use:
⏳ Visual timers and gentle countdowns (“3 minutes… 2 minutes… 1 minute”)
🧷 “First / Then” language to show what comes next
🎯 Praise for each small success (“Nice job starting clean-up when the timer beeped!”)

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
⏰ Give a short warning before changing tasks
📊 Use a simple visual schedule or checklist
🎉 Acknowledge effort—transitions are easier with encouragement
✨ Every switch from one activity to the next is a moment to practice patience, trust, and flexibility.

10/31/2025

🧡 Happy Halloween from Sunshine Advantage! 🧡
Halloween is full of costumes, sounds, and surprises. At Sunshine Advantage, we help children prepare for these new experiences so they can enjoy the holiday with confidence.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, our therapists guide kids through:
🌟 Practicing “trick or treat” in role-play
✔️ Trying on costumes in a safe, supportive space
💡 Using visuals to explain what happens when knocking on doors

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞, parents can make Halloween smoother by:
👉 Starting small — maybe visiting just one or two houses
🌈 Offering breaks if the night feels overwhelming
🫶 Celebrating every brave step, whether it’s wearing a costume or greeting a neighbor
✨ With preparation at Sunshine Advantage and encouragement at home, Halloween can be a celebration of courage, progress, and joy.

10/29/2025

🎒 Turning Afternoons Into Growth 🎒
The hours after school can feel overwhelming, but at Sunshine Advantage, we turn them into opportunities for progress.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, our after-school clinic offers:
🌟 1:1 sessions to reinforce school-day skills
✔️ Small groups where kids can practice social interaction
💡 Structured routines that help children feel calm and confident
🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞, parents can make afternoons smoother by:
👉 Keeping snack and rest routines predictable
🌈 Giving choices to reduce frustration (“Homework or snack first?”)
🫶 Celebrating calm transitions, even if they’re small
✨ With the right support at Sunshine Advantage and steady routines at home, afternoons can become a springboard for growth.

10/24/2025

🔍 Signs of Autism to Notice 🔍
Every child develops at their own pace, but there are early signs that may indicate autism. At Sunshine Advantage, we help families recognize these signals and explore supportive next steps.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, our team looks for and supports children showing:
🌟 Delays in speech, gestures, or communication
✔️ Difficulty with social interaction and connection
💡 A strong preference for routines or repeated behaviors

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞, parents can watch for these patterns in everyday life:
👉 Not responding to their name or avoiding eye contact
🌈 Preferring to play alone rather than with peers
🫶 Getting upset when routines or environments change
✨ Awareness is the first step toward support. With early help from Sunshine Advantage and guidance at home, every child can begin building skills for a brighter future.

10/22/2025

🎯 Focused 1:1 Support 🎯
Some kids thrive best with individualized attention. At Sunshine Advantage, our one-on-one ABA sessions are tailored to your child’s unique goals, helping them feel capable, confident, and in control.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, during 1:1 sessions, our therapists focus on:
🌟 Reinforcing skills learned at school to make them stick
✔️ Expanding communication through individualized practice
💡 Closing developmental gaps with structured, child-led learning

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞, parents can make the most of 1:1 time, too:
👉 Set aside a few minutes daily for focused play or reading
🌈 Reinforce the same goals your child is working on in therapy
🫶 Keep consistency between home and sessions for steady progress
✨ With personalized support at Sunshine Advantage and consistent reinforcement at home, children build the skills they need to thrive

10/17/2025

🤝 Play Builds Connection 🤝
Play is more than fun — it’s the foundation for friendship and confidence. At Sunshine Advantage, we use guided play to help children grow social skills that last a lifetime.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞,, our therapists design play sessions to build:
🌟 Turn-taking and teamwork
✔️ Understanding of emotions and facial expressions
💡 Opportunities for initiating and responding to peers

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞, parents can create connection through play by:
👉 Modeling sharing during family games
🌈 Setting up activities that require cooperation
🫶 Celebrating moments when your child waits, shares, or responds
✨ With support from Sunshine Advantage and playtime at home, every game becomes practice for connection.

10/15/2025

🌈 Learning Through Play 🌈
The best learning doesn’t happen in drills; it happens in play. At Sunshine Advantage, we use Natural Environment Teaching (NET) to embed skills into activities children already love.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, our therapists use NET to:
🌟 Practice communication while building with blocks
✔️ Teach flexibility through pretend play or dress-up
💡 Build problem-solving during art or movement games

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞: parents can support learning by:
👉 Joining in your child’s play and following their lead
🌈 Using everyday moments like snack time to practice choices
🫶 Offering specific praise (“Great job asking for the red block”)
✨ When learning feels like play, progress feels natural. That’s the Sunshine Advantage way.

10/10/2025

🎓 Preschool: Kindergarten-Ready, Life-Ready 🎓
Preschool isn’t just about ABCs. At Sunshine Advantage, our preschool clinic blends ABA therapy with play to prepare children for kindergarten and for life.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 our preschool sessions focus on:
🌟 Communication skills that help kids express their needs
✔️ Social confidence through turn-taking and group play
💡 Emotional regulation to handle big feelings in new environments

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞: Parents can reinforce readiness with simple activities like:
👉 Practicing snack prep or cleanup routines
🌈 Singing circle time songs or reading together
🫶 Encouraging independence in daily transitions
✨ When preschool is built on ABA, children don’t just prepare for school; they gain skills that support every part of life.

10/08/2025

🌱 Big Skills Start Small 🌱
Ever wonder how kids master a big, complex skill? At Sunshine Advantage, we use shaping, reinforcing each small step along the way, to turn progress into confidence.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, our therapists celebrate every step forward, such as:
🌟 Picking up a fork before learning to use it fully
✔️ Attempting to button before mastering the whole shirt
💡 Trying a new sound before forming a full word

🏡𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞: Parents can shape skills too by:
👉 Praising effort, not perfection
🌈 Breaking down tasks into small, achievable parts
🫶 Encouraging progress daily and making each attempt a win
✨ With shaping, progress feels possible. Every little effort adds up to big milestones.

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2170 Lakewood Road Ste. 206
Toms River, NJ
08755

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

Website

https://sunshine-advantage.com/

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