ABA vs. OT: Working Together — and When Each Makes the Difference

When a child is navigating challenges at home, in school, or in therapy, it’s common for everyone to pull in the same direction—but sometimes it doesn’t feel that way. You might hear phrases like “We need an ABA plan” or “Let’s get OT involved,” and wonder: What’s the difference? Who does what? Can they overlap? And most importantly: What does my child need right now?

Aya PorteNovember 30, 2025Occupational Therapy, ABA, Team, Child-Led Approaches

Let’s Be a Full Team: From Opposite Sides to Shared Support

For many of us—parents, teachers, therapists alike—it can feel like we have to pick a side. But true progress happens when we’re on the same team, working toward the same goal: supporting the child in front of us.

Aya PorteNovember 11, 2025Occupational Therapy, ABA, Child-Led Approaches, Child Led ApproachesComment

Child-Led Approaches at Home & the Checklist for Parents

We learned how child-led approaches empower children to take charge of their therapy sessions in meaningful ways–as opposed to giving children free rein. Today, we’ll cover how you can harness the power of a child-led approach outside of therapy sessions—so we can foster independence, confidence, and intrinsic motivation in our children both in and out of therapy.