Episode 159: Teaching Body Parts to Identify Pain
Teaching body parts is an essential skill we must teach our learners. They get hurt just like we do, but often have difficulty expressing when and where they are in pain.
Teaching body parts is an essential skill we must teach our learners. They get hurt just like we do, but often have difficulty expressing when and where they are in pain.
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Crisis intervention for autism is the treatment or reduction of challenging behavior that’s usually disruptive and dangerous. Here, we dive into how to best implement a crisis intervention plan.
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Our main goal when working with our learners is that they make progress and become as happy and independent as possible. Here, we discuss how to choose meaningful goals to help them succeed.
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Many of our learners experience difficulties with rigid behavior and flexibility, a common trait in the diagnostic criteria for autism. This can negatively affect their lives, but fortunately, there are strategies to help them overcome these challenges. Here, we discuss the best ways to incorporate teaching flexibility into ABA programs.
Self-monitoring is a game-changing tool in ABA that empowers individuals to take control of their own behaviors. By observing and recording specific actions, self-monitoring can… Read More »Empowering Independence: Your Guide to Implementing a Self-Monitoring System
Social skills lessons aim to enhance social interactions and communication abilities, which can be challenging for our learners. In this podcast, we explore effective methods for teaching social skills to meet social communication goals.
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