THE BLOG
 Parenting a toddler or preschooler with autism can be both immensely rewarding and uniquely challenging. Every child on the autism spectrum is wonderfully unique, and so are their needs. As parents, ...
The easiest way to remember what a mand is is to think of it as a comMAND from the learner. Its is essentially a request from the child. A learner will mand for an item, activity or information when m...
If your kids are home with you right now, you know that kids eat way more often than the three mealtimes during the day. Your kids’ food schedule might actually look like this:
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Pre-breakfas...
The Premack Principle is an incredibly useful tool to keep in your ABA toolbox! The premack principle is otherwise known as “Grandma’s Law”. The term Grandma’s Law comes from the age old demand of “fi...
Introduction:
Community outings can present unique challenges for parents of children with autism. However, with the right strategies, these outings can become enjoyable and enriching experiences for...
Token Economies are used as a contingency for positive reinforcement with a learner. They are a system for providing positive reinforcement to a learn by giving them tokens for completing tasks or beh...
How can you develop your child's play skills? First, a quick review of “typical” play development.
Within “typical” development, there are certain phases of play that tend to occur. Young babies ofte...
Preference assessments are assessments used to find potential reinforcers for a learner. These assessments are structured methods that are utilized to help find highly preferred items or actions, that...
Mornings can be hectic for any parent, but for those with toddlers or preschoolers on the autism spectrum, they often come with unique challenges. Establishing a smooth morning routine can set a posit...
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
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An 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...
