Gentle Roots Behavior Consulting

08/21/2026

🌟 Now Enrolling: Social Skills Group! 🌟

Looking for a fun, supportive place for your child to build confidence and connect with peers?

Our weekly Social Skills Group for children ages 7–11 combines conversation practice, interactive games, social skills lessons, and hands-on activities in a small, sensory-friendly environment led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

✨ Join anytime! New participants are welcome, and registration is available week by week, giving your family the flexibility to attend on the schedule that works best for you.

To provide individualized support and meaningful opportunities for participation, group size is limited. Register early to reserve your child’s spot!

📅 Every Wednesday
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 We Rock the Spectrum – Naperville
🎟️ $20 per session

Reserve your child’s spot here:
🔗 https://gentlerootsbehavior.com/events

We can’t wait to welcome your family! 💚

07/22/2026

One of the things I’m most passionate about is collaborating with the other people in a child’s life.

The best outcomes happen when parents, teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, mental health providers, and behavior analysts are working toward the same goals. When we’re communicating openly and supporting one another, children receive more consistent support across home, school, and the community.

No one provider has all the answers. I believe every professional brings a unique perspective, and together we can build strategies that truly fit each child and family.

If you’re another provider who values collaboration, I’d love to connect. 🤍

07/17/2026

So excited to partner with Building Bright Futures to bring you Don’t Blow Your Top!

Join us for a fun family workshop on learning to navigate big emotions. A parent workshop will be lead by Kristine Cain, LCPC, and an engaging kids activity will be led by Laurel Daly, behavior analyst.

Food will be provided. Reach out to learn more!

07/16/2026

Many people think ABA is only for children with autism.

Others think ABA has to mean 20–40 hours per week, multiple therapists, and a clinic-based model.

But neither of those things is always true.

At Gentle Roots, I provide BCBA-led ABA therapy for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, other developmental disabilities, and even children without a diagnosis who need behavior support.

I also work with families who:
🌱 Want lower-intensity services
🌱 Want to work directly with a BCBA
🌱 Haven’t found traditional ABA to be the right fit
🌱 Want therapy that includes meaningful parent involvement

Behavior support should be individualized—not just to your child’s goals, but to your family’s needs, values, and everyday life.

Because the best therapy is the therapy your family can actually use.

07/12/2026

ABA is about addressing meaningful life skills and helping kids thrive in their daily life.

Every child deserves support that’s individualized to their needs, regardless of diagnosis.

That’s why at Gentle Roots, we develop a plan that fits your family’s needs. Whether it’s focused, lower-hour ABA therapy with a behavior analyst, or parent coaching, our aim is to provide behavior support that fits your life.

07/09/2026

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably received more parenting advice than you ever asked for. 😅

“Just ignore it.”

“You need to be stricter.”

“They’ll grow out of it.”

“That’s what worked for my kids.”

While friends and family usually mean well, all those opinions can leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and questioning yourself.

Here’s what I want you to know:

❤️ You don’t have to try every suggestion that comes your way.

❤️ What works for one child may not work for another.

❤️ Parenting is hard enough without the pressure of everyone’s unsolicited advice.

Instead of relying on opinions, I encourage parents to look for strategies that are backed by research and tailored to their child’s unique needs.

Evidence-based approaches aren’t about being a “perfect” parent. They’re about understanding why behaviors happen and using proven tools that can make life easier for both you and your child.

You know your child best. Let research guide you—not guilt, pressure, or the loudest voice in the room.

Have you ever received a piece of parenting advice that made you want to roll your eyes? Tell me in the comments. 👇

07/06/2026

Waiting for ABA services doesn’t have to mean waiting to make progress.

If your family is on a waitlist, this can be a valuable time to begin building the skills that matter most: communication, emotional regulation, daily routines, social skills, and parent strategies that you can start using right away.

At Gentle Roots, I offer BCBA-led behavior support designed to meet families where they are. Whether you’re waiting for traditional ABA services or looking for a different approach altogether, you don’t have to navigate this season alone.

✨ Free 15-minute consultation available to see if we’re a good fit.

I’d love to learn more about your child and answer any questions you have.

Compassionate behavior support for children, families, and caregivers through parent coaching and BCBA-led therapy.

07/06/2026

I know that’s not what most parents want to hear.

We spend so much time trying to change our children that we forget how much influence we have over the environment, routines, expectations, and responses that shape behavior.

The good news? You have far more control over your own behavior than your child’s.

When we change how we respond, what we reinforce, how we set expectations, and how we structure the environment, we often see meaningful changes in our children’s behavior too.

Parenting a child with big behaviors isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making small changes that create big impact over time. 💚

07/05/2026

One of the most powerful ways to build trust with your child is simple, but not always easy:

Follow through with what you say.

That includes the fun promises:

💛 “Yes, we can play after dinner.”

💛 “I’ll read one more book.”

💛 “We can go to the park tomorrow.”

And it also includes the boundaries:

✨ “If toys are thrown, they’ll be put away.”

✨ “If we can’t use kind hands, we’ll take a break.”

✨ “If the tablet timer goes off, tablet time is done.”

Your child learns from your follow-through.

They learn that your words mean something.
They learn that you’re safe and predictable.
They learn that boundaries are real—and so is your love.

Following through isn’t about being harsh. It’s about being consistent.

Because trust is built when your child knows:
“I can count on my parent to mean what they say.”

Need help creating boundaries you can actually follow through with? Message me. 💛

06/26/2026

I’m now in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois! For families of children with an autism diagnosis, this means your behavior support may be covered by insurance.

Reach out for a consult call to learn more. 🌱