Joyful Journeys: Who We Are, What We Do and How to Get Started
Meet Joyful Journeys: a Nairobi-based organisation that trains parents, caregivers and educators in evidence-based ABA. Our mission, team, programmes and how to start.
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Joyful Journeys: Who We Are, What We Do and How to Get Started
Meet Joyful Journeys: a Nairobi-based organisation that trains parents, caregivers and educators in evidence-based ABA. Our mission, team, programmes and how to start.
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Autism: Seven Myths and the Reality Behind Them
Seven common myths about autism, from “it’s bad parenting” to “they don’t want friends”, and what we actually know. Clear, kind answers for parents, nannies and teachers.
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Ayira’s Neuro Soul Café: A Kilimani Restaurant Where Neurodivergent People Work and Lead
Ayira’s Neuro Soul Café in Kilimani, Nairobi, is a restaurant staffed by neurodivergent people and home to Joyful Journeys’ weekend training. Here is why inclusive work matters.
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ABA, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy: How They Work Together
ABA does not replace OT or speech therapy; it supports them. See how a joined-up team can help a child practise skills consistently across home, school and therapy.
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Turn Playtime Into Learning: Eight Play-Based ABA Moves Any Caregiver Can Use
Practical, play-based ABA strategies for parents, nannies and caregivers: follow the child’s lead, model, prompt, reinforce and more. Simple examples you can try today.
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Inside the 8-Week ABA Caregiver Training: What to Expect, Fees and How to Enrol
A clear walk-through of Joyful Journeys’ 8-week ABA training for caregivers and teachers in Nairobi: schedule, hours, assessment, certification, fees and how to register.
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Why ABA Is Hard to Find in Kenya, and What Families Can Do About It
Few behavior analysts, low awareness and stigma make ABA hard to reach in Kenya. Here is why the gap exists and the practical steps families can take, starting with caregiver training.
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QABA, QBA, IBA and BCBA: What the Letters After a Behavior Analyst’s Name Mean
What do QABA, QBA, IBAO, IBA and BCBA mean? A clear guide for parents to behavior analyst credentials, what each requires, and the questions to ask before you choose a provider.
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What Is ABA Therapy? A Plain-Language Guide for Kenyan Parents
Applied Behavior Analysis explained simply: how ABA works, what a session looks like, common myths, and how Kenyan parents can start. Written by the Joyful Journeys team in Nairobi.
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Written for real families.
Joyful Voices is where Joyful Journeys explains ABA, the credentials behind it and what our programmes involve, without the jargon. Every article is general information to help you ask better questions. It is not medical advice, and it never replaces an assessment of your own child.
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