Working with Parents As a BCBA
Many of us are trained on how to work with individuals on the autism spectrum but not working with parents as a BCBA. Let’s talk about that.
ABA Techniques
Read more about common techniques and practices used in ABA.
What is Happy Relaxed Engaged in ABA?
HRE is a more recent term in ABA that says a learner should be happy, relaxed, and engaged during ABA therapy. But what exactly does it mean?
What is ABA Chaining and How Do We Use It?
We often talk about breaking skills down into smaller steps to be able to teach our learners. But once they’re broken down, how do we teach them? Where do we go from here? Today’s topic is all about ABA chaining.
Why is the Premack Principle Important?
The Premack Principle is one of the first things that I look for in a student. So we’re going to talk about why it’s so important. For example, if money is reinforcing, we are more likely to do our jobs if we get paid. It’s the same for the kids that we work with. We refer to this as the first/then contingency, which is another term for Premack Principle.
Negative Reinforcement vs Punishment
Negative reinforcement vs punishment can be confusing terms in ABA. Do you know the difference? These are some of those terms that people mix up all the time. But today, we’re going to talk a little bit more about what those terms really mean and how they should be used.
How to Use Replacement Behaviors
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.
How to Use ABA Video Modeling
How do you use ABA video modeling with your learners? Today, we’re talking about how video modeling can expand play sequences.
How to Use Pairing to Build Relationships with Students
Pairing is a critical step in ABA so that a child will want to come work with you. Today we’re talking about how to use pairing effectively.
How to Collect Baseline Data
We know that baseline data is important to see a learner's progress. In this blog, we're talking about how to collect baseline data during skill acquisition programs. We go into a lot of ABA centers and ABA home programs. Most people collect baseline data - which is great! However, we've been into some programs thatRead More »How to Collect Baseline Data
What is a Token Economy System?
When my kids were really little, I needed them to do what I asked of them. We had to get out of the house in the morning. They had to make their lunches, clean up their rooms, and play nicely with each other. So, I put in a system where they can earn points throughoutRead More »What is a Token Economy System?