THE BLOG
Motivation plays a crucial role in learning and behavior for preschoolers with autism. By using effective reinforcement strategies, parents can encourage desired behaviors and foster positive...
An echoic is what occurs when verbal behavior has point-to-point correspondence with its preceding verbal stimulus (Skinner, 1957). In layman’s terms, it’s a verbal imitation of what...
For nonverbal toddlers with autism, expressing their needs and desires can be challenging, and can sometimes lead to challenging behaviors for parents to manage when they are not understood. Using...
Intraverbal means responding to the spoken (or signed) words of others without repeating exactly what the other person just said, as in a conversation.
For example, one might say to a friend,...
Tantrums are a common challenge for parents of toddlers, especially for those with autism. These outbursts are often overwhelming and stressful for both you and your child. However, with the...
A tact simply is a label for something.
A tact (a word derived from “contact” with the environment) occurs when you see, smell, taste, hear, or touch something in your environment, and...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
