Teaching How to Tolerate a Haircut
For many parents, their child’s first haircut is a celebration. It’s an exciting experience – going to the hairdresser, collecting those first locks of hair… Read More »Teaching How to Tolerate a Haircut
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Requesting Using Wh-Questions
Many of our students struggle with initiating language and conversation. This is why there is usually a strong emphasis on requesting (aka. “manding”) in an… Read More »Requesting Using Wh-Questions
Expanding Language Skills – Part 2
In our last blog post, we discussed expanding language to 2-3 word phrases using verbs and attributes. In this post, we will discuss expanding language… Read More »Expanding Language Skills – Part 2
Expanding Language Skills – Part 1
When working with a student who is just acquiring language, we spend a lot of time teaching how to answer questions. “What does a dog… Read More »Expanding Language Skills – Part 1
Direct Instruction (DI) Programs
Direct Instruction is an evidence-based teaching approach that falls under the umbrella of ABA. We use at least one (or a combination of a few)… Read More »Direct Instruction (DI) Programs
Function Over Form: Functional Communication Training
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
How to Use Chaining with a Task Analysis
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
Do Social Stories Change Behaviour?
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?
What to Look for When Hiring an ABA Therapist
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
Top 5 Must-Have ABA Program Materials
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