Excel Together Licensed Behavior Analysis, PLLC

Oct 21,2024 @ 10 AM - 12 PM

ABA and Taking your Child on City Outings

Children on the autism spectrum may find public outings overwhelming. The sights and sounds of city living can become overstimulating very quickly, and this may lead to severe anxiety and unwanted behaviors. ABA therapy may help your children handle, and even come to enjoy, city outings. Why Outings Can Be Challenging for Children with Autism […]

Oct 21,2024 @ 10 AM - 12 PM

Our Favorite Children’s Books for Kids with Autism

Picture books may help children with language development skills Repetitive and rhyming stories can be comforting to children Bright illustrations keep children engaged and help foster language development Children of all ages love picture books, and they can be beneficial for their development as well. This can be especially true for children on the autism […]

Oct 21,2024 @ 10 AM - 12 PM

Our Favorite Games for 3-5 Year Olds

Key Takeaways: Why Games Matter at This Age At Excel Together in New York, we use games daily to support development in preschoolers. Activities for autistic preschoolers, like structured play, create opportunities for communication, self-regulation, and teamwork. We see measurable improvements when children are engaged in play in a safe, consistent, and therapeutic environment. Offering […]

Oct 21,2024 @ 10 AM - 12 PM

How ABA Therapy Helps Improve Communication and Social Skills in Autism

When your child is diagnosed with autism, one of the biggest questions you may have is how to support their ability to connect with the world around them. To answer that, social skills training for autism is one of the best autism communication interventions– it opens doors for your child that may have otherwise been […]

Oct 21,2024 @ 10 AM - 12 PM

Key Goals of ABA Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

When your child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it’s natural to want to understand what support and services will help them grow and thrive. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most widely recommended, evidence-based approaches for helping children on the spectrum develop essential life skills. But what do ABA therapy […]

Oct 21,2024 @ 10 AM - 12 PM

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? A Compassionate

Learning about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and what autism looks like begins with the fact that it is not a singular disorder but rather a spectrum – with broad differences in neurodevelopment affecting social interaction, behavior, and communication. Each individual with autism is unique, and the disorder can come with varying strengths and difficulties based […]