Episode 176: Fostering Independence with Dr. Peter Gerhardt & Dr. Shanna Bahry
Peter Gerhardt and Shanna Bahry discuss their book, Make it Meaningful, and how to cultivate independence in the learners we work with.
Peter Gerhardt and Shanna Bahry discuss their book, Make it Meaningful, and how to cultivate independence in the learners we work with.
Dealing with challenging behaviors can be complex, especially when those behaviors are directed toward siblings. For ABA professionals, understanding the dynamics between siblings is crucial,… Read More »A Guide for ABA Professionals to Navigate Challenging Behavior Toward Siblings
Functional communication and replacement language are important skills to work on with learners. Are you incorporating appropriate protests into these teachings?
Picture this: You’re at a friend’s birthday bash, and they display an incredible chocolate cake. It’s practically calling your name. You know dinner is… Read More »Curbing Impulses: 7 Strategies for Teaching Impulse Control
Leila Farshchian is the CEO of ABA Toolbox, a comprehensive practice management software system for agencies, schools, and private ABA practices that provide services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
INCREASE future likelihood of behavior DECREASE future likelihood of behavior Add things Positive Reinforcement Positive Punishment Take things away… Read More »A Practical Guide to Reinforcement & Punishment in ABA
Let’s face it, one-to-one ABA is awesome but it’s not realistic forever and ever. We really want our learners to start paying attention and responding and learning in group situations. Therefore, at some point we need to practice some whole group instruction.
Life can get hectic, and as much as you might wish to be everywhere at once, it’s simply not possible. For those juggling multiple tasks,… Read More »Empower Independence with Independent Activity Schedules: A Guide to Boosting Confidence & Easing Caregiver Burden
In order for children to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks, they need good executive functioning skills.
In the ever-evolving field of ABA, one of the key challenges is helping to support learners transition smoothly across various environments. From the structured halls… Read More »How to Support Learners with ABA Across Different Environments