In school, we learned all about ABA theory and principles, but we may not have learned how to write individualized ABA programming. Many of us wind up in supervision or post supervision not knowing how to choose programs after an assessment and write them so students make real progress. Here, we show you how to choose meaningful programs that include teaching across operants for optimal success.
The 7 dimensions of ABA are the core principles that ensure effectiveness in each treatment plan. As BCBAs, we had to memorize these 7 dimensions for our exam, but it may have been a while since you last revisited them. Here, we recap each dimension and show you how to apply them in your own ABA programs.
Teaching body parts is an essential skill we must teach our learners. They get hurt just like we do, but often have difficulty expressing when and where they are in pain.
Crisis intervention for autism is the treatment or reduction of challenging behavior that’s usually disruptive and dangerous. Here, we dive into how to best implement a crisis intervention plan.
Our main goal when working with our learners is that they make progress and become as happy and independent as possible. Here, we discuss how to choose meaningful goals to help them succeed.
Many of our learners experience difficulties with rigid behavior and flexibility, a common trait in the diagnostic criteria for autism. This can negatively affect their lives, but fortunately, there are strategies to help them overcome these challenges. Here, we discuss the best ways to incorporate teaching flexibility into ABA programs.
Social skills lessons aim to enhance social interactions and communication abilities, which can be challenging for our learners. In this podcast, we explore effective methods for teaching social skills to meet social communication goals.
Trauma-informed care, or trauma-assumed care, is a trending topic in our field. Here, we discuss how to best incorporate it into our practice.
Toilet training is one of the most important skills we can teach our learners. When it comes to toilet training children with autism or with other special needs, it means we can promote their dignity.
We typically use direct instruction programs with some of our advanced learners, especially when working towards academic goals. Direct instruction is an evidence-based, somewhat scripted set of curriculum based on ABA principles.
