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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
