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
ABA Techniques
Read more about common techniques and practices used in ABA.
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?
Good ABA vs. Bad ABA
We often encounter misconceptions about what ABA is and what it is not. As with any therapeutic method out there, there are ways to use… Read More »Good ABA vs. Bad ABA
Using Video Modeling to Teach Skills
In the field of ABA we often talk about using “evidence-based practices” in teaching skill. What does this mean? It means that when we are… Read More »Using Video Modeling to Teach Skills
ABA is More Than Good Behaviour
We recently met with a client who was referred to us for her young son with ASD who was not yet talking. In the process… Read More »ABA is More Than Good Behaviour
Too Much of a Good Thing?
If you could have an endless supply of one item – what would it be? Mine would be chocolate. I don’t think I could get… Read More »Too Much of a Good Thing?
The Importance of Visuals and How They Promote Independence
On a recent post about visuals prompts, one of the questions we received was: “Why are you using visuals if the goal is for the… Read More »The Importance of Visuals and How They Promote Independence
DTT, ABA, PRT, IBI – WTH???
I thought I’d address some of what I’ve been hearing lately: “Do you offer ABA or IBI?” (from a parent) “I don’t do ABA, I… Read More »DTT, ABA, PRT, IBI – WTH???
Tackle Big Skills In Baby Steps
Trying to teach Julie some of the targets we dished about in How To Foster Independence Skills and How To Teach Your Young Child Self Care Skills with not much success? No sweat! The solution to the struggle: Task analysis and chaining. Some kiddos are unable to learn how to brush their teeth or put on their clothes when the skill is taught as a whole or in large pieces. This is when task analysis becomes a big help. It’s the process of breaking a complex skill into small components that are a lot easier for Julie to grasp and attain. Chaining is the act of sequentially teaching those baby steps. We swear by these techniques, having taught countless clients with developmental disorders how to care for themselves independently.Read More »Tackle Big Skills In Baby Steps
Meet The Mastermind Behind The Maloney Method
We’ve taught tons of clients with learning challenges how to read, spell and do math. How? We often use The Maloney Method curriculum –evidence-based programming that effectively and efficiently advances learners’ abilities.
What makes The Maloney Method programs stand out from many other reading, writing and math syllabuses is that they emphasize fluency. That means that students have to be accurate AND fast enough to move onto the next lesson. Fluency helps children maintain information over time!
We also have to point out that the curriculum changes the trajectory of learning. The Maloney Method accelerates learning, so kids not only catch up to their peers’ skills, they often surpass them. It’s amazing!
We’re lucky enough to know the brilliant man behind the books and method. And we’d like to introduce you. Here’s a Q & A with Michael Maloney. Read More »Meet The Mastermind Behind The Maloney Method