One of the most common concerns we hear from parents, teachers, and ABA professionals is, “Isn’t reinforcement in ABA just bribery?” In this episode, we dive into the long-standing confusion between bribery and reinforcement in ABA and explain why the distinction truly matters for ethical, effective practice.
In this episode, we dive into one of the most meaningful concepts in ABA: relationship-based motivation. We explore how motivation doesn’t have to rely on tokens, toys, or snacks, and why becoming the reinforcer through connection is often far more powerful.
One of the most common concerns we hear from parents, teachers, and ABA professionals is, “Isn’t reinforcement in ABA just bribery?” In this episode, we dive into the long-standing confusion between bribery and reinforcement in ABA and explain why the distinction truly matters for ethical, effective practice.
Amanda Wilson is a school psychologist, BCBA, and the founder of Navigating Behavior Change. Here, we dive into Amanda’s work through Navigating Behavior Change and how she empowers and teaches educators across the country. We discuss how to use preventative strategies with students and how to bridge the gap between teachers and BCBAs.
