Challenging behaviors don’t just happen out of nowhere. They have patterns, triggers, and underlying causes. The key to success is all about preventing them in the first place instead of reacting to the behaviors when they occur. Here, we discuss how to use both proactive and reactive strategies to effectively reduce these behaviors with our learners.
When managing challenging behavior, our goal as behavior therapists is to reduce these behaviors and teach new skills. Here, we discuss how to do so without using strategies like extinction and planned ignoring. Through skills-based treatment, we not only reduce challenging behaviors but replace them with positive functional skills.
Before our learners can independently manage their emotions, they need to first master co-regulation. Here, we discuss how we can best help our learners master the skill of co-regulation and provide practical tips for making progress.
For many children, understanding and expressing emotions can be a challenge. They may struggle with recognizing their own feelings, reading emotions in others, or knowing how to respond appropriately in different situations. The good news is that emotional awareness is a skill that can be taught, modeled, and practiced with the right strategies.
Leanne Page is a mom, a BCBA, and the founder of Parenting with ABA. Through Parenting with ABA, Leanne leverages her extensive experience to teach moms the science of behavior. Through Parenting with ABA, Leanne leverages her extensive experience to teach parents the science of behavior. She also teaches behavior analysts how to do compassionate caregiver support.
Having a personalized regulation toolbox makes a huge difference in a child’s ability to navigate their emotions and daily challenges. This toolbox is made up of a set of calming strategies tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Emotional regulation is a foundational skill that influences how we manage stress, handle challenges, and connect with others. Here, we define emotional regulation strategies and dive into all the reasons why it’s so important for our development and well-being.
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.
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.
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.
