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Whether you were awarded stickers, stars or candy you’re probably all too familiar with behavior charts from your own childhood. Your parents may have used […]
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Have you ever re-arranged the furniture in your living room? Did you find that suddenly placing your sofa in a different spot makes it look
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A set of parents are wide-eyed and look nervous as they sit across from you in your office. They’ve just received the medical diagnosis that
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Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is one of the most devastating types of behavior exhibited by children with autism. Ranging from head-banging, biting, to extreme hand-rubbing or
3 Techniques to Stop Self Injurious Behavior of Children with Autism Read More »
From a young age we are taught to recognize and respect boundaries in our everyday lives. Examples of this include, not standing too close to
Maintaining Boundaries with Families During ABA Therapy Read More »
Attention seeking behaviors tend to occur frequently in young children. From screaming, crying, throwing, temper tantrums, pinching, and pushing, there are a variety of ways
Mitigating Attention Seeking Behaviors in Nonverbal Children Read More »
Ask any parent of a toddler what is their greatest concern and they will probably answer: safety. From baby gates, to covered electrical outlets and
5 Steps to Ensure Physical Safety During ABA Therapy Read More »
Preference Assessments and Student Behavior Hot or cold? Toasted or plain? Sweet or unsweet? We’ve all got things we like and others that we don’t.
Utilizing Preferences to Stem Problem Behavior & Encourage Productivity Read More »
Have you ever asked your child to brush their teeth only to have them refuse and then stomp away in anger? Or have you asked
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“One of the most important technologies of behavior modifiers and applied behavior analysts over the last 40 years has been the token economy.” This was
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Staying Organized in Sessions Perhaps the most important aspect of creating an autism-friendly therapy environment is to ensure the workspace is tailored to your young
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“No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship,” said Dr. James P. Comer, world-renowned child psychiatrist with the Yale University School of Medicine. Simply put,
Building a Rapport or Pairing During ABA Therapy Read More »
Who’s the Boss? It’s more than just an eighties sitcom featuring a male housekeeper. It is also one of the main ideas around the Applied
5 Steps to Establish and Maintain Instructional Control of Children with Autism Read More »
The parent-child relationship is a life-long journey of learning and training. This is even more accurate when you are a parent of a child with
Importance of Parent Training During a Child’s ABA Therapy Read More »
Top 3 Sleeping Tips for Children with Autism The causes of your child’s disruptive night-time sleep can be varied. They may have difficulty completing the
One Sheep, Two Sheep, Three Sheep, No Sleep? Read More »
Ok, this one… is actually a very personal subject to me. It’s one that I have a lot of personal qualms with and one that
Routines for Children and Adults with Autism Read More »
It is natural for all children to become frustrated and agitated throughout their young lives. As adults, it is our job to give them the
7 Proactive Strategies for Dealing with Problem Behaviors Read More »
Well hello, my fine followers. Your friendly neighborhood Autistic here, giving you an insider’s Point of View of Life, the Universe, and Everything In Between.
A New Year and a New Beginning Read More »
When utilizing reinforcers during aba therapy sessions at school there are a few things that should be considered before offering them to a student for
Guidelines for Using Reinforcers for Children with Autism Read More »
The options available to a family with a child being treated for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are varied. These therapies include but are not limited
Joint Treatment: ABA Therapists Working with Speech Therapists Read More »
