Health

At AbleLight, we believe strongly in the ability of Applied Behavior Analysis to help people with disabilities learn new skills, increase their independence, and make strides toward achieving their full potential.

Let’s face it – we all have good days and bad days! It goes with being human. But for some people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, struggling and acting out can become a daily concern.

It’s widely understood that proper nutrition supports general wellness and disease prevention. But nutrition also impacts speech, motor skills and much more.

What exactly is “behavior?” Behavior is the way someone does something, an attempt to address a need. This week, John Sheehan, a training instructor at AbleLight, tells us how understanding behavior can help us make wise choices.

Here’s how to help the person you support get in to a healthy daily routine.

People with disabilities often face barriers when it comes to eating healthy. Here’s how to help the person you support make healthy choices.