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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...
The term punishment in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis literally means for a behavior to decrease. Remember in ABA behavior is defined as anything one says or does (or anything that can be...
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...
Within Applied Behavior Analysis there are two types of reinforcement: positive and negative. Reinforcement is used to help increase the probability that a specific behavior will occur in the...
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...
Within Applied Behavior Analysis there are two types of reinforcement: positive and negative. Reinforcement is used to help increase the probability that a specific behavior will occur in the...
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...
An establishing operation is an event that momentarily alters the reinforcing effectiveness of a stimulus. For example, drinking water after eating salty food. The salty food momentarily increased...
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...
BCaBA stands for Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. This level of certification requires an undergraduate degree, courses related to behavior analysis, supervised practice and passing of...
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...
RBT stands for Registered Behavior Technician. RBT’s are paraprofessionals who practice under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or a Board Certified...
