Thrive Therapy

Summer is full of opportunities to make memories, but it’s also full of opportunities to build meaningful skills!☀️🩵

For many families, some of the most valuable learning happens during everyday moments, when children have the chance to practice new skills in real-world settings.

Here are five simple summer activities that can support your child’s development:

💦 Visit a splash pad
Waiting for a turn, listening for safety reminders, and transitioning between activities all provide natural opportunities to practice following directions.

🌿 Take a nature walk
Whether they’re pointing out a butterfly, asking questions about a flower, or telling you what they see, nature walks create countless opportunities to encourage communication.

🌱 Plant a garden together
Digging in the dirt, feeling different textures, watering plants, and smelling herbs can provide rich sensory experiences while helping children explore their environment at their own pace.

📚 Spend an afternoon at the library
Libraries offer a wonderful space to practice social skills like taking turns, using an indoor voice, following community expectations, and interacting with others in a structured setting.

🧺 Let them help prepare a picnic
Packing snacks, choosing utensils, assembling sandwiches, and cleaning up afterward are all great ways to build daily living skills while giving children a sense of independence.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards ABA for your child with an Autism diagnosis, fill out our intake form today and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the process.

Visit thrivetherapypa.com/intake-form to get started!

We’re growing! 💚

Thrive Therapy is looking for a an ABA Behavioral Health Technician to join our Harrisburg team.

If you enjoy working with children, want a flexible schedule, and are looking for meaningful work that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply through the link in bio and join our team! 👋🏼👋🏿