Coping with Transitions: ABA Techniques to Reduce Stress in Children with ASD
Transitions—shifting from one activity, setting, or routine to another—can be especially challenging for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Changes can trigger anxiety, behavioral outbursts, or withdrawal, making everyday moments like leaving the playground, moving between classes, or getting ready for bed feel overwhelming. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) offers structured, evidence-based autism treatment strategies to make these transitions smoother, safer, and