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Encouraging Independence: Morning Routines Made Easy! independence parenting with aba Aug 06, 2024

First, let’s talk about some tasks in the morning that you can teach your child to do themselves. Things like brushing teeth, bathroom time, getting dressed, brushing hair, eating...

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What is Joint Attention? behavior bytes vocabulary Aug 01, 2024

Joint attention is vital to language development and early word learning. It refers to the shared attention between two people and a third object or event. The attention shifts between the object...

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Tips for Traveling with a Child on the Autism Spectrum holidays parenting with aba Jul 30, 2024

Whether it’s a day trip to the zoo or a week at the beach, for some children on the autism spectrum, traveling is not fun. Traveling is unpredictable. Traveling upends daily routines. The new...

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What is Functional Communication Training? behavior bytes vocabulary Jul 25, 2024

Functional communication training (FCT) is an effective, evidence-based method to teach individuals how to replace inappropriate problem behavior with appropriate, recognizable, functional forms of...

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Promoting Sleep: ABA Techniques for Better Bedtimes independence parenting with aba Jul 23, 2024

Bedtime can be a challenging time for any parent, but for those with toddlers or preschoolers on the autism spectrum, it can be especially daunting. Sleep difficulties are common among children...

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What is Chaining behavior bytes vocabulary Jul 18, 2024

Chaining is a helpful technique that you can use to teach your child many complex behaviors.

With chaining, you take a multi-step task and break it down into a sequence of smaller tasks. The...

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5 Steps to Potty Train Your Child, Quickly independence parenting with aba Jul 16, 2024

I’ll just come right out and say it. My most successful work days involve poop. Well, not just poop. A good day usually revolves around Number 1 and Number 2.

Good old toilet training....

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What is Shaping? behavior bytes vocabulary Jul 11, 2024

Shaping is a helpful technique that you can use to teach your child many complex behaviors.

With shaping, the learner learns by first approximately performing the goal behavior. As the...

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Teaching Play Skills: Fun ABA Activities for Toddlers with Autism learning through play parenting with aba Jul 09, 2024

 

Play is not only fun, but also essential for a toddler's development. However, teaching play skills to children with autism can sometimes be challenging. In this "how-to" guide, we'll...

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What is Modeling? behavior bytes vocabulary Jul 04, 2024

Modeling is a teaching technique in which the teacher demonstrates a desired behavior or response to a learner. In ABA, modeling is often used to teach communication and social skills (such as...

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Managing Transitions: ABA Tips for Smooth Routines at Home parenting with aba Jul 02, 2024

 

Parenting toddlers and preschoolers with autism often involves navigating transitions, which can be challenging for both parents and children. However, with the right strategies, you can...

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Creating Visual Schedules: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents parenting with aba Jun 25, 2024

Parenting a toddler or preschooler with autism comes with unique challenges, but it also opens up opportunities for innovative strategies to support their development. One such strategy that has...

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