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. […]