Behavior is communication. It is our students’ way of telling us how they feel or what they need. Behavior can have many different forms but… Read More »Function Over Form: Functional Communication Training
One of the greatest tools in our toolbox is the ability to break down larger skills into smaller, more attainable steps (and then reinforce each… Read More »How to Use Chaining with a Task Analysis
Any of us working in the field of ABA and special education have seen our share of social stories. They are promoted in schools, at… Read More »Do Social Stories Change Behaviour?
As Behaviour Analysts, it is our job to put programs and protocols in place for therapists to carry out. This means that a program is… Read More »What to Look for When Hiring an ABA Therapist
Materials for an ABA program don’t have to cost a ton of money. We’re big fans of keeping it simple and doable. Fancy, laminated cards… Read More »Top 5 Must-Have ABA Program Materials
I once worked with a client who was doing really well with his programs, developing skills, and accomplishing goals. However, he had a “behaviour” that… Read More »When is Behaviour Worth Targeting for Reduction?
Social skills should always be an integral part of any good ABA program right from the start. By social skills, I don’t just mean being… Read More »When is a Child Ready for a Social Skills Group?
Something I often discuss with teachers is the concept of intrinsic vs. extrinsic reinforcement. At what point can we expect the tangible and outside reinforcement… Read More »Using Antecedent Teaching to Manage Challenging Behaviour
Looking back on my years as a teacher, I can now say that ABA was the missing piece in my classroom (see: 5 ABA Principles… Read More »How to Use ABA to Manage Challenging Behaviour in the Classroom
We know that an ABA program has been successful when we put ourselves out of a job. As difficult as it is to say good-bye… Read More »Teaching School-Readiness Skills
