by Adriana Giraldo 
Young adults with autism or developmental disabilities often have a very long history of reinforcement of their problem behavior. This often leads to a restrictive lifestyle for their families, which…
Read Article
by Jessica Baldwin 
Aubrey Daniels, the first editor of the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management (JOBM) defines feedback as “information about performance that allows an individual to adjust his or her performance” (2016). …
Recently, there has been a rise in the popularity of clinic-based ABA therapy. Because ABA clinics are such controlled environments, it’s natural to wonder about whether children would be able…
by Ashley Kemmerer
On
Becoming and practicing behavior analysis is often synonymous with a strong understanding of the technical components of behavior change procedures. Our training often emphasizes skills such as the memorization of…
by Victoria Davidson 
Naturalist Teaching in ABA We as educators can get caught up in data collection when the goal is for the learner to retain skills and independently apply skills. Once a…
Although there are lots of general recommendations for toilet training, children with developmental delays such as autism may have particular difficulty acquiring this self-help skill. In this case, a more…
by Jilian DeTiberiis 
Bedtimes can be a stressful time for parents and children. Sometimes we have tried to set a sleep schedule or a routine, but for some reason, they haven’t been successful. …
by Lianna Zemla 
There are many services we need to access in the community. Going to the doctor when ill, getting our teeth cleaned by a dentist, and getting our haircut, just to…
Where and when do I start? For parents raising a child with autism or other developmental diagnoses, the transition from school to adulthood can be both an exciting and overwhelming…
by Cara Graham 
When you are the parent of a child with a disability, after school programs and activities may seem beyond your reach. The truth is, there are many options for kids…
Topics: Autism | Fun Resources | Habits | Parent Resources | Parent Support | Professional Resources
Read Article
You have always known how important sleep is. You have likely heard recommendations to get 8 hours of sleep per night, along with the countless benefits getting enough sleep will…
What are Multiple-Step Tasks? Dressing, toileting, grooming, bathing, household chores, leisure, and cooking tasks all take multiple steps to complete. Some examples include putting on a shirt, washing your face,…