Autism Behavioral Solutions, LLC

This year we are thankful for:
• clients that make our days fun
• families who trust us with their children
• small wins that turn into big milestones
• a team that shows up with heart and grit
• progress, even when it’s slow
• partnerships that make our work stronger
• laughter in between the hard work

Counting down to something special? Advent calendars don’t have to be just for Christmas!
Try a paper chain, puzzle pieces, or even a jar of marbles to help your child see the countdown to big days—whether it’s a holiday, family visit, or back-to-school day.

Visual supports are another great way to add structure and predictability to the holiday season for your child! By using an advent calendar or a paper chain with events written onto the links, you’re creating a holiday tradition and a sense of security at the same time. 💫

For many children with autism, visual supports make routines clearer, transitions smoother, and upcoming changes less overwhelming. They turn abstract concepts like “soon” or “a few more days” into something your child can see and understand.

What an amazing idea and opportunity!

Celebrate the magic of the season with a Sensory Santa photo session designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Each 15-minute session with a professional photographer offers a calm, welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities to meet Santa, enjoy the experience at their own pace, and receive beautiful digital photos to treasure for years to come. Photos will be sent via a digital link about a week after the event.

Event Details
Dates: Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days
Location: We Rock the Spectrum, 21720 Red Rum Dr., Suites #177–182
Cost: $35 per 15-minute session
(Last session begins 15 minutes before close.)

Sessions fill up quickly, reserve your spot today! Scan the QR code or click the link below: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sensorysanta/event/sensorysantasponsor/

Proceeds support The Arc of Loudoun’s ALLY Advocacy Center, which provides vital resources and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families.

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Learn more, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sensorysanta/event/sensorysantasponsor/

Holiday breaks sound relaxing… until routines go out the window 😅
If your child struggles with the changes that come with days off and holiday chaos, you’re not alone.
✨ Keep an eye out for our Holiday Heads Up series — we’ll be sharing simple, practical ways to bring calm (and maybe even a little fun) back to your holidays.

First up? The pep talk. 💬
You know that mental checklist parents run before leaving the house — get the kids dressed, pack the car, grab snacks, last-minute potty stop?
Our kids don’t have that!

Imagine a day where no one tells you what’s coming next or when. Sure, it might be full of surprises… but it might also feel pretty overwhelming.

When we tell our kids what to expect, we’re giving them time to prepare and a roadmap for the day — and that makes everything run a little smoother for everyone. 💛

Therapy techniques aren't just for "therapy time"! Ask us how you can incorporate learning opportunities in your daily routines!

AAC modeling isn’t just therapy time, it’s everyday communication time. Every word, every context, every moment matters.

Savory s'more's and clinic cat cuddles around the campfire to celebrate the change of the season with the ABS team!

Keep an eye out for our upcoming series of tricks and tips for making holidays with kids a little less hectic!

ANNOUNCEMENT: We have an immediate opening for full or part time ABA therapy.

Are you seeking direct contact with a full time BCBA, weekly parent meetings, twice weekly BCBA supervision of direct staff, and a BCBA caseload of less than 5?!? Then Autism Behavioral Solutions is the place for your kiddo to thrive and you as parents/caregivers to receive exceptional support.

We are a long standing, highly rated Northern Virginia ABA provider - Established in 2013 and Behavior Analyst owned and operated since!

www.autismbehavioralsolutions.com

Please reach out to me directly at [email protected], give me a buzz/text at 703-828-7596

At ABS we always have, and will continue to, employ folks of every nationality, ability, and gender.

We will continue to teach folks with varying abilities how to thrive in a world not necessarily designed for them.

We will continue to PROUDLY declare that we had a tiny hand in anyones ability to independently engage with the world on any level.

We will continue to fight for equality and rights for all.

We will continue to believe that people are inherently good and won’t be swayed by those who are not.

That is who we are.

Thank you.
-Meghan Holligan
-Owner, Autism Behavioral Solutions
-She/Her
-Humanitarian/Advocate
-Human thriving with a learning disability

“A successful life is leaving the world better than you found it.”

We love Mark Robers joyful account of parenting his son 🥰

The Truth About My Son #autismawareness