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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...
How can you develop your child's play skills? First, a quick review of “typical” play development.
Within “typical” development, there are certain phases...
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...
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...
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...