Autism Spectrum Therapies - AST

09/02/2026

Four letters, one very big deal! 🤩

Natali L. passed her board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) exam and is officially our Ontario Learning Center's newest behavior analyst (BA). 🎉

An achievement 👏 like this takes commitment, skill, and preparation, and earning this promotion is proof of all three.

Thank you for all you do, Natali. Today is all about honoring you. ☺️❤️

08/31/2026

Amid school runs 🚗, sport practices ⚽, and late meetings, quality time helps families pause and focus on what matters most. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

If you're looking for simple ways to bring everyone closer this Family Fun Month, this article from Parents is packed with ideas that fit right into our busy schedules. 🗓️ 🗓️

Small shifts like writing a family mission statement 📝, tackling household chores together 🧹, or sharing a screen-free breakfast 🍳 can go a long way in making everyone feel loved and supported.

Read the full list of ideas to help keep your family connected here: https://lrnbvr.com/3RTChWd.

Family bonds can last a lifetime, and parents are key to helping build the foundation. Explore 10 essential practices that will encourage family bonding.

08/28/2026

Every day offers new ways to introduce our children to different cultures right from our own backyards. 🏡

Parents highlights popular outdoor games from around the globe 🌍 that add an international spin to playtime, with selections like:
🪵 Climbing onto tree stumps during a fast-paced round of Pakistani tag
🗿 Freezing into marble poses during a classic Greek playground challenge
🪙 Racing to uncover pennies in a traditional search from Ghana

Discover the complete list and start your family’s next adventure here: https://lrnbvr.com/4woZnTS.

Spark outdoor fun with 10 popular kids' games from around the world, perfect for introducing global culture in an exciting way.

08/26/2026

Watching children enjoy an afternoon outside is a sweet reminder of how meaningful time together in nature can be. 🌳

Parents shares 52 budget-friendly ideas to refresh your family routine, from neighborhood walks 👣 to cloud-watching afternoons. ☁️

Find your family's next outdoor adventure this Family Fun Month here: https://lrnbvr.com/4wkm6jO.

Discover 52 fun and free outdoor activities to enjoy with your kids, creating unforgettable family memories while embracing nature and boosting creativity.

08/24/2026

Reading and playing together is such a great way to spend quality time with our kiddos! 📚 If you're looking for ways to bond during Family Fun Month, PBS KIDS offers a free collection of reading 📖 games where you and your child can follow stories together with familiar faces. 🐯🐷

These interactive tales let children make choices for characters like Molly of Denali 🗺️⛰️ while building early language and emotional skills.

Browse the full collection to discover your child’s next favorite story game here: https://lrnbvr.com/3RbYLBD.

Play games with your PBS KIDS favorites like Curious George, Wild Kratts, Daniel Tiger and Peg + Cat!

08/24/2026

Our “Welcome to the Team” frame 🖼️ had two very good reasons to come out!

We’re honored to have managing behavior analyst (MBA) Marie A. and managing technician (MT) Delque C. join our Riverside Learning Center. 😊

Marie and Delque, we’re so glad you’re here and excited 🤩 to have you support our kiddos, families, and teammates as we all learn and grow together. 🌱

Having you both alongside us means so much 💖, and we’re incredibly thankful to begin this next chapter with you. Congratulations! 🎉

08/21/2026

Life can get busy zooming from one task to another, but finding moments to pause can transform the bond we build with our children. This Parents article shares 9️⃣ low-stress ways to spend quality time together every single day. 😁

Turning bedtime into a story hour 📖 or teeth brushing 🪥 into a game turns little moments into lasting memories.

It's all about fitting support and appreciation right into our schedules while letting our kids know their choices matter. 💛

Explore more here: https://lrnbvr.com/4vIiBlU.

Want to improve your relationship with your child while encouraging their social and emotional development? Spending time with them can do these things—and more.

08/19/2026

Something special is on the way, California! 🌴✨

AST is bringing a NEW Learning Center to the Sacramento region, marking our FIRST center-based location in the area. While we’ve already built strong connections with local families through our home-based services, this next chapter gives us another way to support children with autism ages 2 to 8.

We can’t wait to open our doors and create a welcoming space where little ones can learn, connect, and shine. ❤️

Explore what this next chapter could mean for your child by visiting https://lrnbvr.com/3RVwKyE.

08/19/2026

It’s amazing how a quick game can turn a quiet car ride 🚗 or dinner-table 🍽️ conversation into a lot of fun. 😀

A collection of 125 trivia questions from Parents offers a simple way to help keep our kiddos engaged, with prompts like:

🐨 Guessing what a baby kangaroo is called

🕷️ Counting how many legs spiders have

🦇 Naming the only flying mammal

Whether you’re in the car, at the dinner-table, or elsewhere, trivia makes for a great family activity.

Find the complete list here and kickstart your next game night: https://lrnbvr.com/4pzJjf3.

Explore 125 captivating trivia questions for kids, perfect for family game nights. From science to pop culture, there's endless fun to keep everyone engaged!

08/17/2026

Ask any family at our Long Beach Learning Center what makes it special, and you’ll hear a lot less about the building and a lot more about the people inside it. ️💕

Long Beach City Lifestyle noticed the same thing.

For 25 years, AST has worked alongside children with autism and their families, providing care shaped around each child rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. This feature takes a closer look at what makes our Long Beach space unique: a team deeply connected 🤝 to the community, an environment designed to support learning and growth 📈, and a daily commitment to honoring each kiddo's 🧒 voice, choices, and individuality.

Thank you to Long Beach City Lifestyle for sharing our story and highlighting the work happening across AST throughout LA County!

https://lrnbvr.com/4g7bfTq

Article by Stephanie PerezPhotography by Nirav Solanki and provided by AST Originally published in Long Beach City Lifestyle