Efficiency... this is what our kids really need. We have kids- kids with disabilities, behavior challenges, social delays- kids that are working every day to "catch up" to their peers. These kids have various access points: special education, counseling, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Analysis, the list goes on. [...]
Joining in the Olympic Fun One of our guiding philosophies is that ABA incorporates into our everyday lives and that ABA is fun. We value that the kids we serve get to have a blast while they are learning skills and making strides to their goal of self-advocacy and [...]
Choosing an ABA provider can be complex We are passionate about behavior analysis. However, providers across the field are just as different from one another as the children they serve. This field does not have a uniform, cookie-cutter formula for treatment. Quite the opposite, each provider you meet will [...]
Review of Part 1: Prepping for your Daily Routine In part 1, we introduced steps for creating consistency. The Pandemic has disrupted our routines. As areas are beginning to come out of the COVID shutdowns, it is important to remember that consistency is a necessity for parenting sur-thrival at [...]
The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused mass disruption and challenges. Things that we once took for granted are challenging, and those things that were once challenging are now overwhelming. Combining COVID and Autism can lead to additional stressors for all parties. Most children with autism thrive on consistency and routines, [...]
Stop that reinforcer! In this mini-course we have discussed why behaviors happen and how to help your child learn which behaviors are preferable. Now you are ready to learn about extinction. "Extinction" - I don’t like the sound of that Extinction sounds a bit threatening because we are used [...]
Why do we behave? This seems like a philosophical quandary: what are the functions of behaviors? One which could lead to a variety of debates similar to ‘what is the meaning of life’. However, for now let’s break it down simply in a way that can help us in [...]
Help a kid out: Teach him what IS okay We have spent the first part of this course on increasing appropriate behaviors. This focus has been intentional. Step-In Parenting looks at childhood as a time for exploration and development. Children use trial and error to find out what works [...]
Reinforce, not bribe One of the most difficult concepts that many parents struggle with is the use of reinforcement vs. bribery. First consider when the item/activity is presented. Has a behavior occurred that you want to see more of? Is there something happening that you are trying to make [...]
“He doesn’t like reinforcers” Parenting is hard, there are all sorts of decisions that need to be made. There are times of frustration and, most of the time, there are a lot of aspects that are completely out of your control. Parenting with Behavior Analysis doesn’t mean that the [...]
