Episode 207: What to Do When Kids Struggle to Engage in Play
Play is a fundamental part of childhood. So what happens when a child struggles to engage? Here are practical strategies for supporting play.
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Episode 206: Play Skills Through the Ages
Leisure skills, unlike developmental play, support lifelong engagement, independence, and quality of life. We explore how play skills evolve.
The Power of Play in Child Development: Why It Matters for Every Child
Play is the heart of childhood. It’s through the power of play that kids explore their world, make sense of what’s around them, and build… Read More »The Power of Play in Child Development: Why It Matters for Every Child
Episode 138: Exploring Play and Intrinsic Motivation with Steve Ward, Madelyn Vickery, and April Dyal
Steve Ward is back on the show, along with his co-authors, Madelyn and April. Their upcoming book includes over 2,100 inexpensive ideas for play and intrinsic motivation. Our conversation includes ways to use the environment in motivation strategies, how to expand play and motivation while building interest, and suggestions for new BCBAs to be more creative and engaging, and more.
Effectively Teaching Social Skills in ABA
ABA social skills is a common area that we tackle within an ABA program. Social skills can be taught with one-on-one ABA therapy as well as with social skills classes.
Episode 101: How to Teach Play in ABA
Play is a skill that a lot of our learners need to be taught. It doesn’t come as naturally to kids with autism or other developmental delays. Here, we discuss how to teach play and the best way to help learners develop these critical skills. We also discuss play teaching best practices, closed and open-ended play activities, and how to use play scripts.
Episode 097: Assessing and Teaching Good Learner Repertoires with Steve Ward
BCBA Steve Ward has been working as a behavior analyst since the mid-1990’s. As the lead behavior analyst for a center school, Steve conducted more… Read More »Episode 097: Assessing and Teaching Good Learner Repertoires with Steve Ward
When is a Child Ready for a Social Skills Group?
Social skills should always be an integral part of any good ABA program right from the start. By social skills, I don’t just mean being… Read More »When is a Child Ready for a Social Skills Group?
Can Conversation Be Scripted?
We LOVE using visuals. Pictures make stories interesting and visual schedules give kids predictability and control. We also use these visuals in the form of… Read More »Can Conversation Be Scripted?
6 Ways To Help Your Child Make Friends
When you pick up Patty from school or daycare, you always find her alone spinning toys and humming to herself. The teachers say that she’s a joy to have in the class, but you’re frustrated. You’d prefer that Patty would participate with peers. You wish that she could make friends and have fun playing with them. In general, that’s hard for kiddos with autism. However, with coaching and teaching, Patty can become more comfy relating in social situations! Here’s how you can help your honey make friends.Read More »6 Ways To Help Your Child Make Friends