#230: The Importance of Play with Maggie Haraburda

The ABA Speech Podcast - Easy Strategies For Parents and Professionals - A podcast by Rose Griffin - Tuesdays

For BCBA Maggie Haraburda, founder of Unfurling Littles, play is anything that sparks joy. Her approach to ABA therapy blends child-led play with ACT-integrated strategies, centering on the child’s motivation and individuality. In our conversation, Maggie highlights the “Dos and Don’ts” of play therapy: join the child’s world before introducing new elements, build from what already brings them joy, and act as a play partner—not a director. Her neurodiversity-affirming lens means recognizing a...