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Changes to Make to Your Parent Training Handouts

Watch me walkthrough with 3 parent training handouts.

Add Prompts to Your Google Doc Templates

Maximize your Google Doc templates with prompts, outlines and URL links.

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Study Commitments with Rogue ABA

Guest post for Rogue ABA. Plan your next 30, 60, 90 days to study for the BCBA exam.

Play, It's Exhausting
Play, Playroom, Natural Environment Training, Parents
Play, Playroom, Natural Environment Training, Parents

Figuring out what to say and do during play can be exhausting, but it’s all worth it.

Play, Playroom, Natural Environment Training, Parents
Save Time with Graph Templates

Up your MS Excel skills by using these Graph Templates. Graph with a time series and automate your phase change lines.

Wooden Calendar Tutorial

I have been doing a lot of ready about tot school and found this nice article describing calendar time. I love how it’s short and easy, plus we get to draw meaningful pictures on it.

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Fading Prompt Types

Learn the difference between fading within one prompt type vs. fading across different prompt types commonly known as prompt hierarchies. 

Prompt vs. Cues

Learn the difference between a prompt and a cue to teach independence in a new skill.

Featured in Dissemination of Behavior Analysis (DBA-SIG): Unlocking Dissemination Through Design

I'm excited to be featured in DBA-SIG's blog! "With all the energy spent on creating (programs, data sheets, training materials), I urge behavior analysts to spend a little more energy on design. It sounds silly, but what’s the point of creating an elaborate behavior plan when it doesn’t get read?” In this article, I provide 4 tips I use when creating a “user-friendly” document.

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How I Design My BIP Templates in Powerpoint

Video tutorial on how I design my behavior intervention plan (BIP) templates in MS Powerpoint. I give you tips for inspiration and design using a tool you're most likely already familiar with (MS Powerpoint).

Strategies to Build and Generalize Language Skills

Guest post by Rose Griffin, speech language pathologist and board certified behavior analyst. She teaches you how to build and generalize language skills at home. 

How To Make Your Parent Sessions More Effective

In this blog post, I'll share 6 ways to make your parent training sessions more effective. Through SMART Goals, learn how I make these goals actionable by using my Parent Workbook. It works like a data sheet to show parents are meeting their goals with each session.

My Journey with ABA

Kelsey General, single mom to 2 young boys, shares her experience with autism, ABA, and how she works around limited funding for services.

Visually Tracking Your Parent Training Sessions

A sneak peek into parent training with content and individualized goals, and tracking their progress with automated graphs.

How to Create Parent Training Goals to Measure Learning

Use SMART goals to make parent training goals achievable and realistic. The post provides examples and non-examples of parent goals, and suggests ways to apply them when learning basic ABA concepts. Not only will parents understand the technical language of ABA, they will be able to use the concepts over and over again when teaching (and maintaining) a new skill.

Building Relationships With Your Therapist

ABA therapy can get very personal when it comes to offering information about your day-to-day lives. Learn to build a relationship with your BCBA by attending parent training sessions so that both of you are collaborating and addressing ongoing issues in your home.

6 Benefits to Parent Training

Make the most of your parent training sessions to save you money in the long run. 

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Create Visual Supports Using Your Own Photos

When it comes to finding visual supports such as social stories and how-to break down skills, I am all for searching online and using what's out there. However, there are times when I can't find exactly what I wanted or I need to individualize the photos a bit more. In the post, I'll teach you how to import photos to Microsoft Word and create your own visuals.

Behavior Intervention Plans (Tying It All Together)

Here’s the lowdown on handling [insert problem behavior here]. We’re tying together all the little tidbits we’ve learnt so far on problem behavior. Click through to get insight on behavior intervention plans (BIP).

Building Relationships with Your Child

As a parent, we have responsibilities to set rules and expectations, but remember we can have fun too. In this post, I encourage you to mix your routines up with work and play. 

Teach Your Child to Request

Teaching your child to request (mand training) is one of the first programs we teach in ABA therapy. It introduces your child to language and will become an important skill when decreasing problem behavior.

Setting Priorities

A Ted Talk on parenting got me thinking about prioritizing our goals to set our children up for success. When teaching our kids, we need to fade our assistance over time to prevent them from becoming too dependent on us.

It Gets Worse (Before It Gets Better)

A lot of times parents give up because ignoring did not work, but I'm going to tell you it's so much better to power through. We are going over extinction bursts in this post!

Changing Your Perspective on Behavior

Don't find band-aid solutions to problem behavior. Figure out what your child is trying to communicate.

Raising ASD Children in a Safe Home Environment

I'm excited to have guest blogger, Natasha Barber, share effective and affordable ways to be proactive in your home as a precautionary measure when it comes to your child's safety. She is a mother of 2 boys and shares her experience with wandering and autism. 

 

Follow Through

Following through can be tough, but it also builds trust. It’s like a promise.

Timing Is Everything

In ABA, timing is everything, whether you're delivering reinforcements or providing prompts. But with a little work and an attention to your timing, you'll begin to see lasting behavior changes.

Flipping Negative Statements

I've always been told to say "no" to no. So what does that mean? It's all about making things positive

Making ABA Part Of Your Routine

Collaborate with your BCBA to start integrating ABA into your home. You will see long term benefits when you challenge problem behaviors today.

Ignore & Redirect

Need clarification on what it means to ignore and redirect? This phrase is used all the time in ABA and certainly needs a further explanation. In this post, you'll find where the phrase comes from and examples of how it can be applied.

What To Expect Before Starting ABA Services: Part II

A parent's perspective when looking for ABA services featuring a guest post by Amy Allen. She shares her experiences when her son was diagnosed with autism at 22 months

What To Expect Before Starting ABA: Part I

A provider's perspective, top 10 questions to ask when starting ABA and more insight for starting services.

Toy Rotation

Giving your child choices is a great way to teach them to make decisions; however, too many choices can be overwhelming. Not only does rotating toys declutter your space, you may find your child spending more quality time with each toy.

Reinforcement VS. Bribe

Does it feel like you're bribing your kids when you provide the conditions "if you do xyz, then I'll give you anything you want?" Think about long term consequences for your child then you'll start to see the difference between a bribe and positive reinforcement.

Playing With Your Kids: Instructions Not Included

Have you ever bought a toy and wished it came with instructions to play? Here are some tips to get creative and teach communication through play. 

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