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Tips for More Independent Children
This article by Leanne Page, MEd, BCBA, was originally published at bSci21.org. “Dear Behavior BFF, How do I get my child to be more independent? I want her to handle dressing herself- things like getting out clean clothes, putting them on as much as she can, putting...
Thriving Thursday Season Finale
Creating short videos for parents at the Dr. Kim Live show has been really fun! Stay tuned for season 2 of Thriving Thursdays in the not too distant future. For now, enjoy episode 10. All episodes are available any time. Share with a parent who could use a little pick...
Shaping
Guest Post- How to Find a Behavior Analyst in your Area
This guest post is from teach.com. Read more about the author at the bottom and be sure to check out their site! For parents of a child with a diagnosis like autism, a developmental disability, or a form of mental illness, it can be a scary and intimidating task to...
Make Things Easier
A simple strategy to try to increase desired behaviors- make it easier to actually do that behavior! Decrease the response effort by arranging things in a way to make it easy to do the expected behavior.
How Can Parents Find Effective Reinforcers?
This text was originally published on bSci21.org by Leanne Page, MEd, BCBA. “Dear Behavior BFF, I’ve tried using a token economy and it helped for a little while. But lately my son has told me that he doesn’t want to earn stickers and he doesn’t care about...
How to Find Effective Reinforcers
August 28th, 2017
This article includes links to legitimate organizations that are taking donations to help Hurricane Harvey victims. http://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/ways-can-help-people-hurricane-harvey/I'd add this one to the list: http://www.preemptivelove.org/Texas...
Strategy of the Week: Pairing
This week on #ThrivingThursday, I shared a quick 6-minute lesson on pairing. Pairing is what it sounds like- pairing two things together. In this case, we intentionally and repeatedly pair something that is reinforcing with something our kids aren't a fan of. Over...
Consistency is Key!
Consistency is key. Let me say that again. CONSISTENCY IS KEY! We can implement research based behavior supports here and there, but if we aren't consistent- do we really expect a miracle? CONSISTENCY IS KEY! (I'll stop shouting now. I think you get the point.)...
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