Episode 215: ABA Language, Labels, and Learning Styles
In ABA, labels matter. Here we dive into the language we use as ABA professionals and how it shapes the way we see learners, their needs, and their potential.
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Practical Strategies to Teach Emotional Regulation Skills in ABA Therapy
A lot of the students that we work with often have trouble with emotional regulation. So what are the best ways that we can help them learn this really important life skill? Today’s topic is all about emotional regulation in autism.
Episode 194: How Multiple Diagnoses Affect Treatment
When a learner has multiple diagnoses, it has a significant influence on treatment approaches, behavioral changes, and intervention planning. Therefore, it’s essential to determine whether a skill is a “can’t do” or a “won’t do” when we’re developing our treatment strategies.
Episode 193: Common Comorbidities with Autism and the Behavioral Implications
Comorbidities or multiple diagnoses like anxiety and ADHD are common in our learners. These overlapping challenges on top of ASD can make day-to-day life overwhelming for both the children and the adults supporting them. Kids with ADHD may be inattentive and hyperactive. Anxiety may manifest as intense worrying, avoidance behaviors, and even physical symptoms. Here, we share some actionable strategies we can use to support learners with anxiety and ADHD.
Negative Reinforcement and Punishment: Understanding & Implementing Effective Behavior Management
Negative reinforcement and 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.
Episode 172: How to Teach Executive Functioning Skills
In order for children to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks, they need good executive functioning skills.
Teaching Kids to Identify Their Emotions with ABA
We expect the kids we work with to regulate their emotions. But how do we get them to really understand what emotions are? Today’s topic is all about teaching kids to identify their emotions. Because, by definition, emotions are internal.
Episode 156: Teaching Flexibility Through ABA
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.
Empowering Students with Replacement Behaviors: A Comprehensive Guide for BCBAs
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.
Episode 151: Toilet Training for Children with Autism
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.