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Springbrook Autism Behavioral, 1 Havenwood Lane Suite B, Travelers Rest, SC (2025)

12/18/2025

🌟 Making Magic, Not Meltdowns: Your Autism Holiday Strategy 🎄
The holidays are meant for joy and connection, yet for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), they often bring a perfect storm of routine changes, sensory overload, and overwhelming social demands.

At Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, we understand these unique challenges. Our goal is to help families feel supported, understood, and truly prepared. We believe that with the right planning, you can absolutely shift the focus from stress to genuine celebration.

5 Quick Tips for a Thriving Season:

1. Maintain Consistent Routines: Stick to your core sleep and meal schedules as closely as possible. Consistency is your most powerful tool for anchoring against holiday chaos.

2. Visualize the Season: Reduce anxiety by using visual schedules, social stories, and calendars to map out holiday activities, travel, and visits. This ensures predictability every step of the way.

3. Designate a Calm Space: Identify or create a quiet, low-sensory sanctuary at home or at a relative's house. Always have comfort tools like weighted blankets or noise-canceling headphones readily available.

4. Rehearse Social Moments: Practice common holiday interactions, like greeting guests or opening gifts, using simple scripts and setting clear time limits for social engagement.

5. Prioritize Breaks and Preferences: Build in planned breaks and deliberately incorporate preferred activities throughout the day. This is essential for preventing sensory overstimulation and emotional fatigue.

With a little proactive preparation and flexibility, this season can be calmer and more inclusive for everyone. Remember, you are not alone, your unique way of celebrating is perfect for your family!

12/15/2025

Listen to the podcast: https://www.allabilitiesnofilter.com/safety-through-understanding-emergency-response-and-autism/

When seconds matter, understanding makes all the difference. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jennifer Kaufman—school principal, autism advocate, and grandmother to a child on the spectrum—to explore how first responders can dramatically improve outcomes for autistic individuals through training, awareness, and compassionate response.
Jennifer shares real experiences from both sides of the table, offering a rare dual perspective on what families, educators, and emergency personnel all need to know. She also highlights her work with First Response on Autism, an organization transforming the way police, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders approach autism-related emergencies.

Listeners will learn:
- The hidden challenges autistic individuals face during crisis situations
- Why traditional emergency response methods can unintentionally escalate behaviors
- Practical strategies first responders can use to create safety, calm, and trust
- How families can prepare their loved ones for emergency interactions
- The critical role of communication, sensory awareness, and trauma-informed response
- What "safety through understanding" really looks like in the field

Whether you're a parent, educator, clinician, or first responder, this conversation delivers essential insight into building a safer, more prepared, and more empathetic world for autistic individuals

12/11/2025

🌥️ Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health: Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

As winter sets in, some individuals, especially those with autism, may feel shifts in mood or energy. A few simple supports can help brighten the season:

• Seek Natural Light – Open blinds or spend a few minutes outdoors each morning.
• Try Light Therapy – Bright-light lamps can help offset reduced daylight.
• Keep Moving – Gentle, regular movement boosts mood and well-being.
• Maintain Routine – Consistent structure reduces stress and increases stability.
• Stay Connected – Supportive social interactions make a meaningful difference.

At Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, we’re committed to helping individuals and families navigate the winter months with understanding and practical support!

12/03/2025

Listen to the podcast: https://www.allabilitiesnofilter.com/dropping-the-gloves-ending-the-parent-teacher-battle-in-special-education/

In this episode of All Abilities, No Filter, we dive deep into one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—factors in a child’s special education journey: the relationship between parents and the special education teacher.

A strong, respectful partnership can transform the entire IEP process, leading to better communication, stronger interventions, and a more united team supporting the child. But when this relationship breaks down, the impact is felt immediately—and the child pays the price.

We explore:
✨ What happens when parents and teachers build trust and communicate openly
✨ How collaboration strengthens IEP planning, problem-solving, and consistency between home and school
✨ The real consequences when the relationship is strained, disconnected, or adversarial
✨ The different “types” of parent–teacher relationships—from highly collaborative teams to high-conflict partnerships
✨ Practical steps BOTH sides can take to strengthen communication, respect, and alignment

Whether you’re a parent navigating special education, a teacher working to build trust with families, or an advocate supporting teams through the IEP process, this episode gives honest insight into what makes these relationships work—and what happens when they don’t.

At the end of the day, the relationship between parents and special educators isn’t just a professional interaction. It’s a partnership that directly shapes a child’s success. And when we get it right, everyone wins—especially the student.

12/01/2025

At Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, we're proud to celebrate Inclusive Schools Week, an annual event dedicated to creating learning environments where students, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), feel seen, valued, and supported!

This year’s theme, “Children First,” aligns perfectly with our mission. It highlights what is crucial for the growth and success of all children, especially those navigating the world with autism:

💛 Every child on the spectrum deserves to belong in their school community.
💛 Every unique voice and communication style matters and must be honored.
💛 Opportunities for friendships and meaningful connection are essential for social and emotional wellbeing.

As we recognize December 1st–5th, we extend our deepest gratitude to all educators, including our dedicated Springbrook teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), therapists, and instructional staff, along with families and school partners. Thank you for putting Children First and working tirelessly to make truly inclusive learning and acceptance a reality.

Together, we celebrate the power of belonging, today and every day! 🦋🧩

11/27/2025

At Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, we recognize that holidays don’t feel the same for everyone, and that’s okay. What brings us together is gratitude, a grounding force that supports wellness, connection, and healing!

Today, we’re grateful for:

• Our Dedicated Staff – whose compassion and commitment make individualized, high-quality care possible
• Our Resilient Patients – who inspire us every day with their strengths, progress, and unique perspectives
• Our Families & Community – whose trust and partnership help us champion acceptance and build brighter futures

As we celebrate today, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and meaningful Thanksgiving that honors everyone’s comfort and needs! ✨

Happy Thanksgiving from the Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health family! 💛🦃

11/19/2025

November is Child Safety and Protection Month, a vital reminder that safety must be universal, it must fit the child!

At Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, we know that for a child with autism, safety is built on understanding. This means adapting environments to reduce sensory overwhelm and establishing the clear, predictable routines that are their greatest protective measure against risks like elopement and injury.

This month highlights essential practices, such as fire/water safety, injury prevention, and preventing accidental poisoning. When implementing these in a neurodiverse context, we must prioritize visual, consistent, and low-sensory safety protocols.

Let’s commit to safety that embraces neurodiversity. Together, we ensure every child with autism feels protected, understood, and truly safe! 🛡️💙

11/18/2025

Listen to the podcast: https://www.allabilitiesnofilter.com/it-takes-a-team-with-special-guest-bailey-payne/

In this influential episode of All Abilities, No Filter, Brandon Clark interviews Bailey Payne, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Bailey shares her unique backstory that led to her lifelong career transition into treating children with autism. During her transformative career undertaking, Bailey identified reasons why interventions weren't as effective as they could be. The solutions she came up with are surprisingly simple. This led Bailey to developing TEAM: Training Educators and Managing Behavior. Within this episode, Bailey breaks down her teamwork approach to practical and sustainable outcomes for home, school, and community interventions. Bailey has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is relatable and passionate, making her content easy to digest for all listeners. For parents, educators, and advocates, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

11/12/2025

Listen to the podcast: https://www.allabilitiesnofilter.com/building-confident-communicators-with-jeaneen-tang/

In this episode of All Abilities, No Filter, we sit down with Jeaneen Tang, a speech-language pathologist, author, and proud mom of a neurodivergent son, for an open and inspiring conversation about communication, connection, and confidence. With more than 24 years of experience supporting children and adults with neurodiversity, Jeaneen dives deep into what speech therapy really is — and how it helps students find their voice, build relationships, and thrive. She also shares how her personal journey as a parent has shaped her passion for helping others communicate and connect in meaningful ways. We explore her new book, PLAY DUMB & SABOTAGE, along with the companion workbook and workshops she’s created for parents and educators. Her goal? To make early language development approachable, fun, and preventative — helping families raise confident communicators and reduce the need for formal therapy down the road. This episode is full of insight, laughter, and practical takeaways for anyone supporting a child’s communication journey. Tune in and discover why “playing dumb” might just be the smartest thing you can do.

11/11/2025

Today, we proudly honor all who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice! Your service protects the freedoms we hold dear, and your strength continues to inspire us all.

At Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, we extend our deepest gratitude not only to veterans across the nation, but also to the incredible veterans within our own Springbrook team! Your leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others shine through every day in the work you do.

From all of us at Springbrook, thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your continued impact in our community and beyond!

11/07/2025

Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health is proud to be one of the sponsors of the upcoming Autism Connecting Conference For Moms, taking place November 14 – 15, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Greenville, SC.

This meaningful event brings together families of children and adults with autism to share experiences, learn practical strategies, and build connections with others who truly understand the journey.

We’re honored to support a weekend dedicated to learning, encouragement, and community, and we invite you to stop by our exhibitor booth to meet the Springbrook team and learn more about our specialized programs!

To learn more: risingupevents.com/event-details/autism-connecting-conference-for-moms-2

11/05/2025

Each November, National Family Caregivers Month shines a light on the incredible families and caregivers who walk beside children and adolescents with autism. At Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, we honor the families and caregivers whose compassion, patience, and love create a foundation of hope and understanding that helps each child move forward!

We recognize the extraordinary strength and resilience it takes to care for a child with autism. Every act of advocacy, understanding, and support helps create a world where children with autism can grow, learn, and thrive.

💫 Your care changes lives. Your love creates possibilities. Today and every day, we celebrate you for the light, love, and strength you share with those you care for! 💙🧩🦋

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