At Hope Autism Services, professional development doesn’t always have to feel like work! Each month, staff take part in Hope Feud, a fun trivia game designed to turn learning into friendly competition.
Before each game, staff are assigned a reading related to their work and professional development. Once they’ve had time to review the material, everyone puts their knowledge to the test through a series of trivia questions.
The goal? Learn, review, and have fun! Staff compete to see who can remember the most, with a prize awarded to the winner at the end of the game.
Hope Feud is a great way to encourage continuous learning, spark conversations among staff, and make professional development an engaging team experience.
At Hope Autism Services, our Saturday ABA group provides children with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with peers through engaging group-based activities in a supportive environment. This winter, the children participated in festive Christmas-themed activities, including gift wrapping, where they practiced fine motor skills while also learning the social meaning and context behind holiday traditions. These hands-on experiences help children better understand socially appropriate interactions and build confidence in everyday situations.
Last summer, Hope Autism Services had an exciting and educational day at the facility as local firefighters stopped by for a special visit. The children had the opportunity to explore the fire truck up close, learn about the equipment firefighters use every day, and ask questions while speaking directly with the firefighters. It was a memorable experience that brought lots of smiles, curiosity, and hands-on learning for everyone involved.
The children in Hope Autism Services Saturday ABA Therapy Group recently celebrated the excitement of the upcoming World Cup with a variety of soccer-themed activities. Together, they transformed the facility into a World Cup-inspired space, decorating with creative soccer-themed artwork and displays. The group also customized their own personalized jerseys, encouraging creativity, self-expression, and teamwork.
Halloween at Hope Autism Services was filled with excitement, laughter, and plenty of sweet treats as we took the children trick-or-treating to visit local businesses nearby. Dressed in their creative costumes, the children had so much fun going door-to-door, collecting treats, and sharing smiles with everyone who welcomed them so warmly.
Hope Autism Services recently hosted a wonderful Spring Open House where families and guests had the chance to celebrate the incredible talents of our Saturday ABA group. The highlight of the event was the amazing performances where the children put on, where they wrote their own script, created their own props, and directed and acted scenes. Through their hard work, they were able to showcase and develop their hard work, creativity, and public speaking skills in front of an enthusiastic audience.