When it comes to helping children with autism learn new skills, it can often feel overwhelming to know where to start, especially with everyday tasks like handwashing, dressing, or brushing teeth. That’s where task analysis comes in.

One of the most effective tools in ABA therapy is something deceptively simple - the First-Then strategy, also known as the Premack Principle or sometimes even "Grandma’s Rule." This concept is widely used in applied behavior analysis to increase motivation, build routines, and help children with autism complete less-preferred tasks by pairing them with more rewarding activities.

Children with autism often benefit from structured, hands-on learning, especially when it’s fun, engaging, and part of a consistent routine. One concept that can be tricky but important to teach is prepositions, or what we sometimes call positional words. These include “on,” “under,” “next to,” and “in” which are foundational for understanding directions and communicating effectively.