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Teaching Self-Care Skills to Toddlers and Preschoolers independence parenting with aba Mar 26, 2024

As parents, we often strive to foster independence in our children from an early age. Teaching self-care skills not only empowers toddlers and preschoolers but also lays the foundation for their...

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Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers and Preschoolers with Autism challenging behavior communication parenting with aba Mar 19, 2024

Today we’re going to be talking about the four functions of behavior. I’m going to provide you with strategies to quickly identify the function of challenging behaviors you may be...

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Encouraging Positive Behavior: Teaching Preschoolers with Autism to Remain Seated independence parenting with aba Mar 05, 2024

For parents and teachers of preschoolers with autism, mealtime and instructional periods can sometimes be challenging. Many children with autism struggle with remaining seated, which can disrupt...

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Shaping Success: A Guide to Teaching New Behaviors to Young Children independence learning through play parenting with aba Feb 27, 2024

Teaching new behaviors to young children involves a strategic and supportive approach known as shaping. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of shaping, detailing the steps that parents...

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Teaching Functionally Equivalent Replacement Behaviors to Young Children communication parenting with aba Feb 20, 2024

Understanding and addressing challenging behaviors in young children involves recognizing that these behaviors often serve as communication tools. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of...

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A Positive Reinforcement Guide for Teaching New Skills to Young Children learning through play parenting with aba Feb 13, 2024

Below is a step-by-step guide for parents and teachers, highlighting how positive reinforcement can be a powerful tool in fostering skill development in young children.

Step 1: Choose the...

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Mastering New Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Teachers using Task Analysis independence parenting with aba Feb 06, 2024

Teaching young children new skills can be an exciting and rewarding experience, especially when approached with a structured method like task analysis. In this blog post, we will explore how...

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Understanding Challenging Behaviors: A Deeper Look into the Whys challenging behavior parenting with aba Jan 30, 2024

As parents and teachers, navigating the realm of challenging behaviors in children can be both perplexing and demanding. Why does my child act this way? Why do we, as individuals, engage in certain...

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Teaching Mands: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Teachers communication parenting with aba Jan 23, 2024

Teaching communication skills to young children is a crucial aspect of their early development. One essential communication skill is the ability to express needs and wants, known as manding. In...

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Understanding the 4 Functions of Behavior and Embracing Communication challenging behavior communication parenting with aba Jan 16, 2024

In this blog post, we'll delve into the four functions of behavior, shedding light on why children with autism engage in challenging behaviors and how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can play a...

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Unleashing Independence: The Power of Visual Schedules for Preschoolers with Autism independence parenting with aba Jan 09, 2024

Parenting a preschooler with autism comes with its own set of triumphs and challenges. One aspect where many parents find solace and success is through the use of visual schedules. These simple...

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What is ABA? behavior bytes learning through play parenting with aba vocabulary Jan 05, 2024

“Applied behavior analysis (ABA) means the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli and consequences, to produce socially significant...

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