Reinforcement is a cornerstone strategy in behavioral intervention. Understanding how to use it effectively can significantly improve the teaching of desirable behaviors and reduce challenging… Read More »Reinforcement Strategies: What is this Cornerstone of ABA Therapy & How to Use It?
Toilet training is one of the most important skills we can teach our learners. When it comes to toilet training children with autism or with other special needs, it means we can promote their dignity.
Did you know that every time we want to decrease a challenging behavior, we should replace it with something? Today’s topic is all about replacement behaviors.
We typically use direct instruction programs with some of our advanced learners, especially when working towards academic goals. Direct instruction is an evidence-based, somewhat scripted set of curriculum based on ABA principles.
Mastering effective teaching strategies is essential in the world of ABA. Among these, transfer trials stand out as a pivotal technique. So what is the… Read More »The Essential Guide to ABA Transfer Trials: What Are They & How Do BCBAs Use Them?
Toilet training is one of the most important skills we can teach our learners. When it comes to toilet training children with autism or with other special needs, it means we can promote their dignity.
Play is the language of childhood. Through it, children learn to express themselves, connect with others, and explore their own creativity. Play is a fundamental… Read More »Nurturing the Joy of Play: A Step-by-Step Guide for BCBAs to Teach Play
Our approach to discrete trial training, or discrete trial teaching (DTT), might look very different today than our approach in the past, or how we were taught in school. In the past, DTT was heavy on memorization, and it often lacked a natural environment component. Here, we discuss the evolution of DTT, what’s changed, and how we can apply it in our current work.
ABA offers a range of strategies for encouraging desirable behaviors and reducing unwanted ones. Among these strategies, a group contingency plays a pivotal role, especially… Read More »What are Group Contingencies in Applied Behavior Analysis?
Extinction is a buzzword we hear in the world of ABA. But it isn’t something we really do anymore. So, what does it mean and why have our thoughts changed on it?
