Posts by Peter Beddow
Teaching Children to Request: The Power of Withholding
One of the most powerful ways to help a child develop language—whether through speech, signs, or a communication device—is also one of the most challenging: withholding. Yes, withholding. It might sound harsh at first, but let’s break it down. Children learn to communicate when they experience a need to communicate. And that need is clearest…
Read MoreWhy “Buddy” Isn’t Enough: The Quiet Cost of Confusing Friendship with Fatherhood
It’s common today to hear fathers call their sons “buddy.” The word is everywhere—on playgrounds, in coffee shops, in the aisle of the grocery store. It’s casual, friendly, affectionate. And yet, when a father consistently refers to his own child as “buddy,” it often signals something more than just a nickname. It can be a…
Read MoreParent Support Meetings: You Are Not Alone
At Accessible Hope, we understand that parenting a child with challenging behaviors can sometimes feel overwhelming. You are not alone, and you don’t have to do this without expert support. That’s why we strongly encourage you to regularly schedule Parent Support Meetings with your child’s Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). What Are Parent Support Meetings?…
Read MoreWhy Your Data Matters: Partnering for Your Child’s Success
At Accessible Hope Therapy Center, we deeply value your partnership as parents in helping your child achieve meaningful progress. One of the most powerful ways you can support your child’s success in ABA therapy is by consistently collecting data on targeted behaviors at home. Why Collect Data at Home? We often see your child for…
Read MoreUnveiling ABA: A Journey Through Logic, Beliefs, Faith, and the Joyful Train Ride of Learning
The human mind is a labyrinth, its pathways shaped by a complex interplay of experience, belief, and consequence. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) delves into this labyrinth, offering a framework for understanding the intricate dance between stimuli and behavior. Yet, for the uninitiated, the journey into the world of ABA can feel like a descent into…
Read MoreConsistency in Times of Disruption (Part 7 of 7): Transition Warnings
This post is the last of a series for parents on dealing with times of inconsistency, change, and disruption – such as we’re experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and around the world. Each post contains a strategy or concept that families may find useful as they navigate these strange times. By…
Read MoreConsistency in Times of Disruption (Part 6 of 7): Waypoints
This post is part 6 of 7 in a series for parents on dealing with times of inconsistency, change, and disruption – such as we’re experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and around the world. Each post contains a strategy or concept that families may find useful as they navigate these strange…
Read MoreConsistency in Times of Disruption (Part 5 of 7): Anchors
This post is part 5 of 7 in a series for parents on dealing with times of inconsistency, change, and disruption – such as we’re experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and around the world. Each post contains a strategy or concept that families may find useful as they navigate these strange…
Read MoreConsistency in Times of Disruption (Part 4 of 7): Bookends
This post is part 4 of 7 in a series for parents on dealing with times of inconsistency, change, and disruption – such as we’re experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and around the world. Each post contains a strategy or concept that families may find useful as they navigate these strange…
Read MoreConsistency in Times of Disruption (Part 3 of 7): Sharing Time
This post is part of 3 of 7 in series for parents on dealing with times of inconsistency, change, and disruption – such as we’re experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and around the world. Each post contains a strategy or concept that families may find useful as they navigate these strange…
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