Beginner Requesting
If I want something, I know how to gain access to it. If I am eating my beloved plate of pasta, I need to cover… Read More »Beginner Requesting
How To ABA
Differential Reinforcement
What Is Differential Reinforcement? Differential Reinforcement (DR) is when I reinforce the behaviour I want to see, and do not provide reinforcement for the behaviours… Read More »Differential Reinforcement
Nonverbal Communication
What is nonverbal communication? In part, it is body language. Think about meeting someone for the first time, first impressions matter, which is why we… Read More »Nonverbal Communication
How To Foster Independence Skills
Parents all have goals about what they’d like their kids to do and have in adulthood. Perhaps they imagine their daughter as an esteemed marine biologist who writes books and owns estates around the world. Or maybe their goal for their son, who has special needs, is to live in a nice home with friends or by himself and have a job he really enjoys. It is our job to help set our students and families up for success in the future. In order to do this, we need to start grooming their independence skills when they are young. We want to help ensure that our clients will be proficient at taking care of themselves to the best of their abilities by the time they are grown up and ready to leave home.
Once a student is a pro with beginner’s self-care tasks, incrementally delve into the more advanced targets that follow. If your kiddo struggles with learning life skills, then be sure to employ the recommended teaching tools and tips.Read More »How To Foster Independence Skills
How To Teach A Young Child Self Care Skills
In the first year of children’s lives, they rely on their parents and caregivers for everything. As children approach 2 years of age, however,… Read More »How To Teach A Young Child Self Care Skills
What is a BCBA?
…And Why Do I Need One? I’ve been noticing lately that there are many practitioners who claim to “practice ABA” or “use the principles of… Read More »What is a BCBA?
Too Much of a Good Thing?
If you could have an endless supply of one item – what would it be? Mine would be chocolate. I don’t think I could get… Read More »Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Importance of Visuals and How They Promote Independence
On a recent post about visuals prompts, one of the questions we received was: “Why are you using visuals if the goal is for the… Read More »The Importance of Visuals and How They Promote Independence
My Child Needs ABA – Now What?!?
What to Expect When Setting Up an ABA Therapy Program Finding out that your child is not developing as they should be can be very… Read More »My Child Needs ABA – Now What?!?
Can Conversation Be Scripted?
We LOVE using visuals. Pictures make stories interesting and visual schedules give kids predictability and control. We also use these visuals in the form of… Read More »Can Conversation Be Scripted?