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DIY Calming Bottles | Calming Crafts

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Activities – DIY Calming Bottles And More Lucky Calming Crafts!

Sensory bottles, often called calming bottles, are a fantastic way to bring some holiday-themed fun into your classroom or home. Calming bottles are also a great tool to help with emotional regulation. They give children (and adults) something soothing to watch, leading to calming breaths that allow an individual to work on self and emotional

The 5 Best Parks To Visit in Bellaire

City parks are some of the best places to soak up the sunshine, enjoy a cup of to-go coffee or tea, and let your little ones get some energy out while having fun! Whether you’re looking for a large park that you can spend hours exploring or a small neighborhood park to get away to

Meet Nicole at our Bellaire TX ABA Clinic!

Meet Nicole at our Bellaire TX ABA Clinic!

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole Ercan. I am so excited to be a part of the Apara team. I accepted the role of Clinical Director for the Apara Bellaire location in October 2021. I am originally from the small town of Franklin, TX. Growing up I spent many summers in Las Vegas, NM where I later

ABA Therapy Activities | ABA Therapy at Home

ABA Therapy Activities at Home

We’re going to be completely honest. In regard to ABA therapy activities at home, the benefits extend far beyond just therapeutic support. These ABA activities are designed not only to assist children with autism but also to bring harmony and structure to any household with children. Whether you’re specifically looking for ABA therapy activities at

Autism Diagnosis 2 year old | autism diagnosis checklist

How Are Early Autism Diagnoses Performed, and When?

Learning that your child has a disorder of any kind can be overwhelming. And nowadays, with limitless information on the internet, any milestone missed may send you into a googling frenzy. Therefore, it’s essential to know where to look for accurate information so that you can find the proper support for your child and yourself.

Valentine Sensory Bottles | Valentines Day Sensory Bins

Share The Love. It Just Makes Sens-ory! DIY Valentine’s Sensory Bin and Bottle

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we know the hunt for sensory-friendly activities is in full swing. A simple way to celebrate holidays is with theme-inspired sensory bins or bottles. We’ve presented a few ideas for Valentine’s Day-themed sensory bottles and bins below, and we hope that these crafts can help your little one

Our Cypress Center’s newest BCBA!

Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Lopez, and I am super excited to be part of the Apara family! I have been with Apara since mid-September 2021! I have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism over the past seven years with ages ranging from 2 years old to adulthood. I found

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New site and a new Clinic Director – Chris Gibson

Lets take a moment to get to know our Cypress Clinic Director, Chris Gibson: When did you start with Apara? June 2021 Where are you from? Connecticut, I have also lived in New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania before moving to Texas. I moved to Austin, Texas in 2015 and moved to the Houston area in

My passion for ABA is limitless – Meet Gianna Jove

My passion for ABA is limitless – Meet Gianna Jove

Hi everyone! My name is Gianna Jove and I joined APARA Autism Center in October of 2020 as a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) at their Katy, TX location. I was born and raised in Bolingbrook, Illinois and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia where I completed my undergraduate coursework. Both my parents are Puerto Rican, so

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