Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS When challenging behaviour happens at home, parents often feel stuck between two extremes, reacting too quickly out of stress, or feeling unsure and doing nothing at all. Both reactions are completely understandable. Supporting behaviour at home does not require perfection or professional-level techniques. What matters most is how consistently and calmly behaviour is responded to, and whether those responses help t

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS Learn when toddlers typically begin talking and what language milestones parents may expect. Understand when speech delays may need further guidance. When Should Toddlers Start Talking? Language Milestones Explained One of the most common questions parents ask during early childhood is: “When should my toddler start talking?” Language development is an important part of a child’s growth, helping them communicate n

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS When a child displays challenging behaviour, it is easy to focus on stopping the behaviour as quickly as possible. Parents may wonder why the behaviour keeps happening, especially when boundaries, reminders, or consequences are already in place. To support real progress, it helps to understand one key idea:behaviour happens for a reason. In early intervention, behaviour is viewed as meaningful information rather th