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A BIP is a Behavior Intervention Plan. A BIP typically comes after an FBA. It will have all of the individual's target behaviors listed and defined. It should have preventative strategies (antecedent ...
Let's explore why transitions can be particularly challenging for children with autism, and how we can use ABA principles to help them navigate these moments more smoothly.
Understanding Transitions
...AnĀ FBA is a Functional Behavior Assessment. A FBA is an assessment that may be completed by the BCBA. An FBA has several parts. Identifying and defining the target behavior. Identifying antecedents an...
Direct Instruction (DI) is a curriculum based, instructional methodology used for teaching children with autism. The DI method involves scripted teaching to ensure that children receive efficient inst...
For toddlers and preschoolers with autism, imaginative play can be an essential tool for socialization, communication, and emotional expression. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) offers valuable strateg...
Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is one of several types of teaching strategies that fall under the umbrella of ABA. DTT is a very structured ABA technique that is used to teach skills broken down into s...
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 futur...
Incidental Teaching, also known as Natural Environment Teaching is an evidence-based practice of teaching we often use in ABA Therapy. This type of teaching is naturalistic in the fact that we use the...
Today weā€™re going to be talking about the four functions of behavior. Iā€™m going to provide you with strategies to quickly identify the function of challenging behaviors you may be struggling with at h...
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 routi...
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 obse...
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 and ...