Live: Tuesday April 14th @ 7PM
Free webinar for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs
Guided Growth Webinar - When Your Child Melts Down Over “No”
For many families, one of the hardest moments in the day is when a child hears the word “no.” A denied request, ending a preferred activity, or transitioning to something new can quickly turn into a meltdown that leaves everyone feeling overwhelmed. In this Guided Growth session, we’ll unpack why these reactions happen and what parents can do in the moment to reduce escalation while still holding clear and healthy boundaries. You’ll learn practical strategies grounded in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that help children build tolerance for limits, flexibility with transitions, and emotional regulation over time. This session is designed to give families real tools they can use immediately, including simple scripts, clear do’s and don’ts, and strategies that reduce daily power struggles.
Suhani Patel, BCBA
Clinical Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Suhani Patel brings the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to life with clarity, compassion, and precision.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Suhani oversees all clinical services at ABA Advantage. She is deeply committed to understanding the function (why) of a behavior and not just changing it. Her approach focuses on building independence, flexibility, and long-term skill development rather than short-term compliance.
Suhani is passionate about helping families understand why behaviors occur and how a focused intervention can reduce stress across environments at home, in school, and in the community.
Her clinical philosophy centers around
Skill-building over symptom suppression
Ethical, individualized treatment planning
Collaborative care with other providers
Families often describe her as calm, insightful, and empowering. She believes that behavior is communication and when we listen carefully, meaningful change becomes possible.
Lacy Ingraham, MBA
CEO & Co-Founder, ABA Advantage
Lacy Ingraham co-founded ABA Advantage with a clear mission: build an ABA company where clinical integrity and operational excellence work together and not against each other.
With a background in business strategy and systems development, Lacy leads the administrative and operational side of ABA Advantage. She specializes in building scalable, ethical infrastructure that allows clinicians to focus on what matters most: meaningful client progress.
Her leadership centers around three core beliefs:
Families deserve to be seen as a whole and met where they are at.
Clinicians deserve support, training, and sustainable workloads.
Growth should never come at the expense of quality care.
Lacy is known for bridging the gap between the clinical and non-clinical sides of the business. She develops processes, training systems, and community partnerships that ensure services are consistent, compliant, and relationship-driven.
Under her leadership, ABA Advantage has expanded beyond direct therapy to include caregiver education, professional training programs, and community events that empower families to lead with confidence.
She believes families should never feel alone navigating the support they deserve and that strong systems behind the scenes create stronger outcomes in the home.
Here's what we'll cover:
An understanding of why “no” can feel unsafe or overwhelming for some children
Strategies for setting limits without triggering explosive reactions
Ways to teach tolerance to denied access while avoiding power struggles
Language swaps that help reduce escalation during difficult moments
Common mistakes adults make that accidentally make meltdowns worse
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