Relationship-Based ABA

Rethinking Traditional ABA Through the Lens of the Four Freedoms There’s a moment many of us have had in this field. The data looks good. The targets are being met. The child is “compliant.” But still… something feels off. Maybe the engagement feels flat. Maybe the learner isn’t initiating anything on their own. Maybe the skills aren’t showing up outside of teaching sessions. Or maybe, if we’re being honest, it just doesn’t feel good to watch. So we’re left with a nagging que

Discover how noncontingent reinforcement supports student regulation, strengthens relationships, and creates a more compassionate, effective classroom environment.

Discover simple strategies to create a trauma-informed classroom that centers psychological safety, connection, choice, and student agency to foster optimal learning conditions for all students.

Too often we rely on coercion disguised as therapy. It's time to confront outdated practices that prioritize compliance over connection.

Co-regulation with Children- calm without control.

Being a trauma-informed practitioner means recognizing that past trauma can shape a person’s behavior, emotions, and nervous system...