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Families and Parent Training-Familias y Parent Training

Self-Injurious Behavior: Understanding Why It Happens and What Parents Can Do at Home-Conductas autolesivas: por qué ocurren y qué pueden hacer los padres en casa

Seeing your child hurt themselves can be one of the most frightening experiences for a parent. Head-banging, hitting or biting yourself, scratching your skin, pulling your hair, or striking your body against objects can create an understandable sense of urgency: How do I make this stop?

September 29, 2026

Families and Parent Training-Familias y Parent Training

Mouthing and Pica at Home: What Parents Can Do to Keep Their Child Safe and Teach Safer Alternatives-Mouthing y pica en casa: qué pueden hacer los padres para mantener a su hijo seguro

Seeing a child repeatedly put toys, clothing, paper, dirt, or other nonfood objects in their mouth can be concerning for parents. The concern becomes even greater when the child attempts to swallow these materials.

September 29, 2026

Families and Parent Training-Familias y Parent Training

Why Does My Child Behave Differently at Home and in Therapy?-¿Por qué mi hijo se comporta diferente en casa y en terapia?

A very common question families ask is: “Why does my child behave one way during therapy and another way at home?” Some parents notice that their child follows instructions better during sessions, tolerates activities longer, or uses skills that seem much harder at home. In other cases, the opposite happens: the child may seem calmer at home but show more challenging behaviors during therapy.

July 20, 2026

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Families and Parent Training-Familias y Parent Training

Punishment and Rewards: What They Are and What They Are Not-Castigos y Recompensas: Qué Son y Qué No

When families hear about ABA, two words often raise questions or concerns: punishment and rewards. Some people think ABA is about “rewarding a child so they obey” or “punishing them when they misbehave.” However, this idea is incomplete and can lead to confusion.

July 8, 2026

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Why Is Consistency Important in ABA?-¿Por qué es Importante la Consistencia en ABA?

Consistency is one of the most important elements for helping a child learn new skills, reduce behaviors that interfere with development, and use what they have learned across different settings.

July 8, 2026

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The Role of Parents in ABA Therapy-El Papel de los Padres en ABA

ABA does not end when the session ends. Many of the skills a child learns need to be practiced in everyday life: at home, at school, in the community, and during family routines. For this reason, parents are not passive observers. They are essential partners in the therapeutic process.

July 8, 2026

Prisma Blog

Self-Injurious Behavior: Understanding Why It Happens and What Parents Can Do at Home-Conductas autolesivas: por qué ocurren y qué pueden hacer los padres en casa

Mouthing and Pica at Home: What Parents Can Do to Keep Their Child Safe and Teach Safer Alternatives-Mouthing y pica en casa: qué pueden hacer los padres para mantener a su hijo seguro

Why Does My Child Behave Differently at Home and in Therapy?-¿Por qué mi hijo se comporta diferente en casa y en terapia?

Punishment and Rewards: What They Are and What They Are Not-Castigos y Recompensas: Qué Son y Qué No

Why Is Consistency Important in ABA?-¿Por qué es Importante la Consistencia en ABA?

The Role of Parents in ABA Therapy-El Papel de los Padres en ABA

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