In Behavior Analysis, we base every single decision on data. In no situation will you find a *good* BCBA flying by the seat of their pants. No strategies, ideas, interventions come out of thin air. We are all about that data! Okay- so what does this have to do...

Happy Father's Day from my favorite TV Dad, Phil Dunphy!

Replacement behavior-  the behavior you teach your child to replace a problem behavior. Must serve the same function be faster and more efficient in getting the child what he needs or wants. Instead of just telling your child to 'Stop That', how about trying a...

Lately, I've found myself using the technique of pairing in my everyday mom-life. Remember pairing? In case you somehow forgot this technical definition- I mean really, do you think you're busy being an end of school year mom or something? Here we go again. Pairing is...

Parenting with Science: Behavior Analysis Saves Mom's Sanity is on SALE this week! It's on amazon countdown meaning it starts Monday at $0.99 and increases a little each day until Friday when it reaches the original price of $4.99.So act early for the discount and...

In this post, I talked a lot about finding your own positive reinforcement as a mom. You can set up your own contingencies and reward yourself. Well, this past week or so, I've found myself in contact with LOTS of reinforcers that I didn't contrive, and I couldn't be...

Many children with autism have at some point wandered away from their homes or safety. First responders are often the ones to find these children and communicating with a child with autism can take special training and/or skills. Here are a few free resources for our...