autism

Welcome to another installment of Topic Tuesday! Today’s topic we are going to tackle is from Heather Giurlando who is a BCBA at the Londonderry REC.  Heather is tackling the word reinforcement today.  I am going follow Mark’s topic with a snapshot about reinforcement which 
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We know many of you have been waiting patiently on the opening of our new center in Chelmsford. We are pleased to inform you that we are currently accepting intake packets for new clients. You can find the intake packet on our website by clicking 
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This past Sunday the REC hosted their annual Sensory Friendly Halloween Party at their Peabody location.  We wanted to thank everyone who attended and hope it gave everyone a chance to practice their trick-or-treating skills! Special thanks to our volunteers, Balloons by Brian and Giovanna 
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Halloween can sometimes be considered to many kids, as one of the favored holidays of the year. With mounds of candy to eat, staying up late, dressing up as a character whom you admire and knocking on strangers doors, it is pretty much the one 
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children ages 18 – 24 months have an autism screening. If an individual is diagnosed with autism, early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) has been shown to provide a child the best opportunity for developing to their full 
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This past Sunday was our 4th Annual Touch-a-Truck event at the Peabody Rec Center with over 1000 people in attendance!
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Reminder! The REC is committed to providing constant ABA programming, all year-round.  As many of our REC families know, this means support during school vacation weeks and some minor holidays. Due to the high demand, space for the vacation and holiday programming is limited and 
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The REC was founded by BCBA, Tricia Woolard, and since the Peabody REC’s door opened 4 years ago we have been fortunate enough to add an extraordinary team of BCBAs to the program. With 12 BCBAs on staff between both locations, about 6 are full-time. 
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Although it is already mid-January, the snow is just beginning. The feeling of awe and the imagery of fresh white snow blankets is among us. To preempt the winter blues from taking over, get out there and enjoy (temperatures permitting, of course)! Or, if stuck 
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Due to the unique aspect of our programming being open 7 days per week, into the early evening and holidays, using Peabody Public Schools and Londonderry Schools as a guide as to when to open or cancel is no longer an effective means to assist 
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REC Hosted Events
Mommy’s Night Out

Mommy’s Night Out is an evening for busy moms who could use a break. Come join us for a fun, relaxing evening mingling with other moms. Various vendors will onsite displaying and talking about their wonderful products. Some include jewelry, accessories, skincare products and more! Wine and appetizers will be served.

Date Night

Date Night is a chance for you and your significant other to treat yourselves to some alone time. Drop your children off at the REC where they will be greeted by our experienced staff for an evening of planned activities and fun.

Parent Workshops

Various workshops will be held regularly that touch upon relevant special education topics. Guest speakers and other industry professionals will lead the workshops and finish with a Q&A. Feel free to contact us with topics you would like to see added to the agenda. Contact us for more information.