The first phone number I ever memorized as a child was my father’s business line. It was almost guaranteed that it was a number that would be answered no matter what time of day it was. When my sister and I went to daycare and school, went over to a friend’s house, or went out Read more about Prompt Scripting & Script Fading[…]
Now that the weather is getting warmer, my motivation to be outside has increased! On the surface, getting ready to go outside sounds pretty simple: get dressed and go! But when we take a closer look, this activity is fairly complex and takes many small steps before enjoying the sun. For some of our learners Read more about Behavior Chain in ABA[…]
My goal during the pandemic was to stay in shape. Quite quickly that idea went out the window when my usual supports and routines were dramatically disrupted. Then I decided I would build in a new routine, at the same level of expectation and intensity as pre-covid. I failed. What I was failing to do Read more about Shaping Behavior Using ABA[…]
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 step along the way!). There is a lot that can be accomplished through this Task Analysis teaching method, especially in the area of self-help and independence. What is a Task Read more about How to Use Chaining with a Task Analysis[…]
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. […]