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Peer support at its finest! 💖

AJ’s genuine kindness and encouraging guidance bring out the absolute best in Leecoh during task time. Seeing their bond grow through helpful, joyful moments like this is truly heartwarming.

Taking turns and sharing a task requires a lot of focus, communication, and patience. They are also building the foundation for friendship and connection :)

Happy Birthday to UnlockEd's brilliant, efficient, and deeply dedicated Teacher Jess! 🥂✨

​Thank you for always bringing your best to our team and our students. We appreciate everything you do. Enjoy your well-deserved celebration! 🎈

"Inclusion starts at the play table. When children play together, they don't see differences—they just see a friend. Through shared toys and quiet moments like this, they teach each other the truest lessons of empathy, communication, and connection. 💙🧩



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Way to go, Bryce! 🌟

​We love celebrating independent learning milestones!

Bryce showed off his fantastic problem-solving skills by completing a crossword puzzle all by himself.

We had the most wonderful day at Kingpins Bowling Alley with Zac, Mommy Edna, and Teachers Gail, Jess, and Ara! 🥳 Beyond the fun of the game, Zac showed incredible growth in his self-regulation and social skills today.

​Good job, Zac!

Functional Mathematics and Money Skills

Pretend play is a powerful tool in building social pragmatic skills.

Transitioning from a standard checklist to a more play-based, joy-centered approach can make such a massive difference in how students engage and learn.

​Beyond the Checklist: Using Happiness and Play to Guide Effective ABA Sessions by Kathryn Mendoza, LPT, BCBA at the 2nd SEA ABAC

Dr. Lina Slim is both a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and a Doctor in Behavior Analysis (BCBA-D).

She emphasized that if a child is struggling to turn those sounds into clear words, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) acts a bridge rather than a replacement. We can use the sounds they can produce alongside the signs, picture boards to reduce frustration and increase their "voice."

This is where the SLP and BCBA collaboration becomes vital.

The SLP looks at the mechanics: How is the child producing the sound?

The BCBA looks at the motivation: Why is the child producing the sound?

Together, they ensure that every soundnis captured and shaped into meaningful interaction.