Sensory Behavior
What is Sensory Behaviour? Sensory behaviour, (i.e., “stims”) is usually a form of automatic reinforcement, meaning that it’s done because it just feels good. Cooper,… Read More »Sensory Behavior
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Discrimination Training
What is Discrimination Training and Why Do We Teach It? In ABA, we often refer to different operants of language – the mand, the… Read More »Discrimination Training
Behavioural Skills Training (BST) with ABA Therapists
So you are finally a BCBA, you have went through all the fun steps of credentialing to licensing (depending on your state), and you are… Read More »Behavioural Skills Training (BST) with ABA Therapists
Teaching Children with Autism
Lets just put this out there, I LOVE TEACHING, especially kiddos with autism. You see these amazing children are so eager to learn. They are… Read More »Teaching Children with Autism
Verbal Operants
While it may seem confusing, these are important building blocks of any ABA program. They are what we are looking for when doing an assessment… Read More »Verbal Operants
Defining Problem Behavior
When working with any behavior, whether it be a problem behavior or even a target behavior, it is critical to make sure that all stakeholders… Read More »Defining Problem Behavior
Following Through with Instruction
Often children with ASD demonstrate high rates of non-compliance. Following through with instructions is an important skill that we really want our kiddos to learn.… Read More »Following Through with Instruction
Extinction
Extinction is one of the first things practitioners and also parents will learn about in ABA. Many people think this means ignoring the child… Read More »Extinction
Tackling Sleep Challenges
Sleep challenges are common in children and can cause stress for parents and family members. Some simple straightforward strategies may help your child develop good… Read More »Tackling Sleep Challenges
What is Reinforcement?
Reinforcement is one of the most powerful strategies available for teaching your client. A reinforcer is anything that your client enjoys (praise, hugs, candy, preferred… Read More »What is Reinforcement?