How to Train New Staff
One of the most stressful times of my job was when I was new to the role and at the start of a new year,… Read More »How to Train New Staff
Scrolling and Echolalia
Have you ever tried to remember a phone number and find yourself repeating the number over and over? Sometimes, repeating things help us memorize them.… Read More »Scrolling and Echolalia
Three and Four Term Contingency in ABA
ABA applies an understanding of how behavior works to real life situations. But how do we determine what that behavior is, and more importantly, what… Read More »Three and Four Term Contingency in ABA
Setting Events
What is a Setting Event? Setting events are prior events or occurrences that influence negative behavior. For example, if I wake up and realize that… Read More »Setting Events
The Difference Between Contingent and Noncontingent Reinforcement
W Reinforcement is defined as increasing the future likelihood of behavior. We use it to increase behaviors we want to see more of in the… Read More »The Difference Between Contingent and Noncontingent Reinforcement
Developing an FBA
Steps to Developing an FBA A Functional Behavior Assessment, or an FBA, is a vital part of identifying problem behaviors and then developing a plan… Read More »Developing an FBA
What is Graduated Exposure?
At some point in our lives we have to do things that we don’t like. Maybe it is speaking in public, attending a crowded event,… Read More »What is Graduated Exposure?
Data Collection for Social Skills Groups
It is often our goal to get our students away from needing 1:1 support for learning to being able to learn in a group setting.… Read More »Data Collection for Social Skills Groups
Supervision
Has imposter syndrome hit you big time? Yeah, we have been there we know how that feels, you’re going into the supervision session second-guessing yourself.… Read More »Supervision
Resources for Children with Autism During COVID-19
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, parents need to be armed with the right tools to not only manage, but educate their children at home. We… Read More »Resources for Children with Autism During COVID-19