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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.

12/31/2025

✨ 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 ✨

As we wrap up the year, we take a moment to reflect on progress both seen and unseen. Every small step, every new word, every moment of patience matters.

🧠 In Therapy:
We review data, celebrate growth, and use what we’ve learned to guide new goals for the coming year. Progress is built on consistent effort; one day, one skill at a time.

🏡 At Home:
📔 Reflect on what made you proud this year; no moment is too small.
💬 Tell your child one thing you loved watching them accomplish.
🎯 Choose one gentle goal for the year ahead. Something meaningful, not overwhelming.

✨ Growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about persistence, love, and learning together.

12/26/2025

💖 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 💖
The holidays can fill our hearts, but they can also fill our plates. Caring for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s essential. A calmer, rested parent helps create a calmer, happier home.
🧠 In Therapy:
We remind caregivers that balance matters too:
🛌 Schedule small pauses between busy moments
📣 Ask for help or share responsibilities when you can
💡 Keep one or two familiar routines steady for comfort
🏡 At Home:
☕ Take five quiet minutes for yourself each day; music, coffee, or fresh air
🗣️ Share how you’re feeling with someone supportive
💫 Focus on progress, not perfection
✨ When caregivers recharge, everyone benefits. Small breaks help sustain big love.

12/25/2025

🎄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 🎄
This season reminds us that the best gifts aren’t wrapped. They’re felt in moments of connection, laughter, and growth.

🧠 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞:
We celebrate the progress made through play, patience, and partnership. Whether your child’s wins are big or small, every one of them matters.

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
🎁 Keep routines simple and flexible. Predictability helps the day feel calm.
💬 Narrate joyful moments (“You opened your gift all by yourself!”).
💖 Take time to rest, connect, and enjoy being together.
✨ From our Sunshine Advantage family to yours: May your day be filled with warmth, understanding, and celebration of every small joy.

12/24/2025

🎁 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 🎁

Holiday traditions can be joyful and meaningful, especially when they fit your child’s needs. With a few small adjustments, every child can take part and feel included.

🧠 In Therapy:
We prepare children for new experiences by:
🕯️ Reviewing what will happen and when
🧩 Adapting rituals for sensory comfort and communication level
🔁 Turning traditions into learning opportunities (counting ornaments, naming decorations)

🏡 At Home:
📖 Read or talk through the tradition ahead of time
🎄 Offer choices. Let your child pick a decoration, song, or snack
🗣️ Narrate what’s happening and celebrate participation

✨ Holidays feel most meaningful when everyone can take part in their own way.

12/19/2025

❄️ 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 ❄️
Schedule changes can be exciting and a little tricky. Preparing ahead helps children adjust without losing momentum.
🧠 In Therapy:
We plan transitions by:
⏳ Using countdowns or visuals to show when breaks begin
🔄 Gradually adjusting sessions to mirror upcoming routines
🎯 Keeping goals consistent, even as schedules shift
🏡 At Home:
📅 Create a “days until break” visual
🗣️ Talk about what will be different and what stays the same
💡 Keep small daily routines, like reading time or snack time, steady
✨ The more predictability we provide, the easier it is for children to enjoy and return from holiday breaks.

12/17/2025

🌟 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🌟

Small choices can make a big difference. During the holidays, offering structured options helps children feel empowered and reduces stress.

🧠 In Therapy:
We use visuals and prompts to offer clear, meaningful choices.
🗳️ “Do you want to start with music or crafts?”
🎯 Reinforcing each decision strengthens confidence and cooperation.

🏡 At Home:
🍪 Ask: “Would you like this cookie or that one?”
🎁 Let your child choose which gift to open first
👏 Praise their choice-making (“I love how you decided!”)

✨ Giving choices encourages independence and turns cooperation into collaboration.

12/14/2025

🕯️ 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🕯️

Each candle lit during Hanukkah reminds us of hope, perseverance, and togetherness.
Whether you celebrate through words, gestures, or quiet moments, connection shines brightest when shared.
🏡 At Home:
🕯️ Light candles together and talk about what each one means
💬 Encourage your child to name people, songs, or moments they enjoy
💛 Focus on comfort and warmth, familiar routines can make new traditions feel safe
✨ Wishing all who celebrate a Hanukkah filled with light, love, and meaningful connection.

12/12/2025

🗣️𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 🗣️
The best communication often happens in the quiet moments, during play, waiting, or transitions. Unstructured time gives children space to initiate, explore, and connect.
🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
We use these natural pauses to:
🕰️ Encourage spontaneous requests and comments
🎯 Reinforce child-initiated communication
🔄 Gradually fade prompts so independence grows
🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
⏱️ Pause during play and wait for your child to respond or gesture
💬 Model a simple phrase (“Your turn!” “I want the car!”) and give time to imitate
🥳 Praise attempts warmly (“Thank you for telling me!”)
✨ Communication grows best when we listen, wait, and celebrate every effort.

12/10/2025

🔔 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 🔔

Holiday sounds, lights, and crowds can be exciting but overwhelming for sensitive sensory systems. With a little preparation, we can make celebrations more comfortable.
🧠 In Therapy:
We help children manage sensory experiences by:
🎧 Introducing sights and sounds gradually
🧘 Building tolerance through short, positive exposure
🔄 Using sensory breaks or quiet spaces when needed
🏡 At Home:
💡 Let your child experience holiday lights or music in short, calm bursts
🏠 Create a cozy “quiet zone” with favorite calming items
📣 Use gentle countdowns (“We’ll turn off the music in one minute”) to build predictability
✨ When children feel safe, they can enjoy the season, one sensory step at a time.

12/05/2025

📋 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 📋

The holidays bring excitement and lots of changes. Visuals help children know what’s coming next, reducing anxiety and making celebrations more enjoyable for everyone.
🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
We use visual tools like:
🗓️ Mini-schedules for special days
🖼️ Social stories to prepare for events and visitors
🎨 Choice boards to give children control in a structured way
🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
📌 Post a short daily plan (morning, afternoon, evening)
🗣️ Review it together before each transition
👏 Point to visuals as you go (“After dinner, we’ll open gifts”)
✨ Visual structure helps children feel calm, confident, and included in the fun.

12/03/2025

🎲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 🎲

Play does more than fill time. It builds communication, social understanding, and confidence. When children play, they’re practicing skills that matter most.
🧠 In Therapy:
We turn play into purposeful learning by:
🧩 Embedding communication into favorite games (“My turn!” “Throw ball!”)
🔄 Rotating toys and partners to build flexibility
🎯 Reinforcing every attempt to connect or communicate
🏡 At Home:
🧸 Follow your child’s lead. Join their game and narrate what’s happening
🎭 Take turns and pause to encourage your child’s response
👏 Celebrate when your child initiates or imitates an action
✨ Every playful moment is an opportunity to connect, communicate, and grow together.

11/28/2025

💬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 💬

Before words come, children communicate through gestures, facial expressions, and sounds. Recognizing those signals strengthens trust and connection.

🧠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲:
We help families understand each child’s unique communication style by:
👀 Mapping gestures and eye gaze to intent
🔄 Reinforcing nonverbal cues as meaningful
🧩 Gradually shaping them toward expressive language

🏡 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞:
💞 Watch and wait. Give your child time to express needs through looks or movements
🧘‍♀️ Stay calm and responsive so communication feels safe
👏 Acknowledge every cue (“I saw you point to the cup. Thank you for showing me!”)
✨ Every gesture is a step toward connection. Words will follow, but communication starts long before.

Address

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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