We recently sat down with Lisa Gelberman, the founder and creator of Literacy Decoded. Here, Lisa shares her experience with direct instruction and the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach and how she uses them with students. We also discuss how to use the OG approach with different types of learners, how Lisa used the OG approach with her son, and information on Lisa’s program.
Reinforcement happens constantly in our daily lives. It’s in the monthly paycheck you receive, the compliment from a friend that lights up your day,… Read More »Your Comprehensive Guide to ABA Token Boards: How to Implement & Use Token Boards
Errorless teaching is an instructional strategy that ensures a student responds correctly. Here, we discuss why errorless teaching is important and how we can use it to benefit our learners. We provide some examples of what errorless teaching looks like and tips to help learners succeed. We also discuss how to choose the right prompt, why it’s important to make sure your prompt matches your SD, and how to fade prompts within sessions.
ABA social skills is a common area that we tackle within an ABA program. Social skills can be taught with one-on-one ABA therapy as well as with social skills classes.
Reinforcement is one of our most common and useful tools, and it’s just as important to know how to fade reinforcement. Here, we dive into fading reinforcement through different schedules. Our conversation also includes tips on how to use behavior contracts and self-monitoring as well as how to naturally fade reinforcement in the classroom.
A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is a concrete written plan, based on the results of a functional assessment or a functional analysis. It is… Read More »How to Write a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
Getting back into the routine of a new school year isn’t always easy. Here, we discuss the best ways to help our learners with autism transition back to school. We discuss how to help kids get used to routines throughout the school day, adjusted schedules, the importance of a good communication system, and when to introduce behavior plans.
Following 1 step instructions is a big part of our daily functioning, and it’s more prevalent than we initially realize. We can teach 1 step instructions using ABA.
Trips to the doctor or dentist are hard for any kid. They’re especially tough for our learners with autism and other delays. Here, we dive into how to make these experiences easier for these learners and their families. We discuss the desensitization process, the benefits of social exposure through videos and play, how to be a good salesperson about the dentist or doctor, and the importance of modeling when normalizing going to appointments.
We can’t ignore that children have emotions. As behaviorists, we are trained in behavior that is observable and measurable – not private events like… Read More »How to Teach Emotional Regulation
