Empowered Kids ABA Services

01/25/2026

Snow-day boredom? ❄️
Tap our story for easy activity ideas using things you already have at home.

We’ll be sharing ideas throughout today and tomorrow!

01/25/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️

Due to the weather, Empowered Kids will be closed Monday to ensure the safety of our families and staff.

Please stay warm, safe, and cozy today 💙

We plan to reopen Tuesday if conditions allow, and we’ll keep everyone updated as needed.

Thank you for your understanding!

01/24/2026

❄️ Community Pantry Update ❄️

We’ve moved our food and clothing pantry outside for the day so it’s easily accessible during the storm.

If you—or someone you know—needs food or warm clothing, please feel free to stop by and take what you need.

📍 The Learning Center at Empowered Kids
39 Court Street, Westfield

(Coat rack not included 😉)

Please share so this reaches anyone who may need it. Stay safe and warm 🤍

12/24/2025

The holidays don’t have to be loud to be meaningful.
They don’t have to be busy to be successful.
And they don’t have to look like anyone else’s to be “right”.

For many families, a “good” holiday isn’t about packed schedules or perfect moments.
It’s about slowing down.
Listening closely.
And making choices that help kids feel safe, calm, and understood.

Sometimes that means focusing on the small moments of connection.
Pausing before pushing.
Responding to what a child needs in the moment—not what the calendar says should happen.

Sometimes it means letting go of expectations and focusing on what truly matters.
Keeping routines steady when everything else feels unpredictable.
Allowing comfort to take the lead.
Honoring progress in quiet, meaningful ways that don’t always show up in photos.

It looks like flexibility when plans change.
Familiar foods without pressure.
Space to regulate.
Room to opt out.
Permission to take breaks, leave early, or stay home altogether.

It looks like creating environments where kids don’t have to perform to belong—
Where families feel supported instead of judged—
And where being yourself is always enough.

And most of all, it looks like a child who feels understood.

If your holiday is slower this year…
If it’s quieter, simpler, or different than you imagined…
You’re not doing it wrong.

You’re choosing intention.
You’re leading with compassion.
You’re doing what’s right for your child.

That’s what the holidays are about here.
Not perfection.
Not appearances.
But calm, care, and real connection.
💚💛🧡

To every family navigating this season with flexibility, love, and heart—we see you.
And you’re doing an incredible job.

12/06/2025

Today was a beautiful reminder of how much community matters ❤️

We want to extend that support beyond our center. Our community pantry is open to anyone who may benefit this season. We have food and warm clothing available for families in need.

If you’d like to stop by, please message us to let us know what day you’d like to come and we will place items outside for you for an easy, private pickup.

Inside the center, we also have our Giving Tree for anyone who would like to help purchase gifts for a local family in need.

No pressure. No expectations. Just neighbors helping neighbors 💛

12/05/2025

Santa arrives tomorrow… and his chair is waiting 🎄🎅

We have one final 10:00 AM time slot open for our Sensory Breakfast with Santa. If your family is looking for a quiet, supportive, sensory-friendly Santa experience, we’d love to have you.

Message us to reserve the last spot!

11/27/2025

🍂💛 Happy Thanksgiving! 💛🍂

From silly giggles to big milestones, your kiddos brighten our days more than they know.
We’re so thankful for our Empowered Kids community and wish you all a cozy, joyful holiday filled with family, laughter, and maybe a little pie. 🥧✨

11/21/2025

Cozy seats? ✅
Soft lights? ✅
Happy kiddos incoming? ✅
Our very first Movie Night is ready to roll! 🎬✨

11/13/2025

📣 Now Accepting One New Client – Morning Slot

We currently have one morning session available from 8:30–11:30 AM for ABA services.
Flexible location: home-based or center-based.

Our team specializes in individualized, compassionate support to help children grow in communication, social skills, daily living skills, and emotional regulation.

Interested? Email us at HProuty@TheEmpoweredKid.com or send us a message.

11/10/2025

We're proud to announce the launch of TheSpectrum.org! It’s an educational support hub for parents with young children newly diagnosed with autism.

The site includes vital conversations among parents, autism service providers, BCBAs, and other autism experts who can help parents navigate some of the earliest decisions of an autism diagnosis. Discover more exclusive features and content at thespectrum.org.

11/09/2025

✨ Sensory Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Kringle Candle! 🎅🤶

A few of our families have reached out about this event — and it’s a great one! 💫 Kringle Candle offers Sensory Time visits designed for children who prefer a calmer, quieter environment. Families who have gone in past years have had such positive experiences.

➡️ Spots fill up quickly, so we recommend booking soon!
🕙 Saturdays & Sundays | 10–11 AM
📅 Starting November 22 through December 21
💲 Free (by appointment)

Enjoy a peaceful 10-minute visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus without the crowds or overstimulation.

🎄 Visit kringlecandle.com and look under “Visit Our Store” to book your time.

10/27/2025

⭐️Dr. Kay is now offering a range of services that may be able to support your family. We are very excited to share this new resource with our community! 💚🧡💛

Providing comprehensive psychological assessment, behavioral support, and behavioral consultation services for children with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities in Massachusetts.