Teaching Emotional Recognition: A Guide for Parents

Teaching Emotional Recognition: A Guide for Parents By Angela Khater, MA, BCBA | Clinical Director at IOA Helping children understand emotions is one of the most powerful ways to build communication, empathy, and confidence. In this week’s IOA Weekly blog, Clinical Director Angela Khater shares evidence-based ABA strategies parents can use to teach emotional recognition—from identifying basic feelings to understanding others’ perspectives. Discover how to turn everyday moments into opportunities for emotional learning, strengthen your child’s self-regulation skills, and create lasting growth through patience and connection. 📘 Read the full blog here.