Vrinda Raghavan

Punishment

Spare the rod, and the child!

*This post does not promote the use of punishment. Use of reinforcement procedures must always be used prior to incorporating any punishment-based strategies. There must always be a parallel component of positive reinforcement when using punishment-based strategy. * The following episode is from a Kindergarten classroom. The teacher walks into the class, announcing that …

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Life Skills in Preschoolers- Is there such a thing?

For most of us, play is the most interesting and essential part of a child’s life. It’s so fulfilling to watch your child engaged in weaving stories or building a house. But today we take up the less interesting but more important part- the tantrums! Most parents of young children aged 2-6 complain about …

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To be or not to be an ABA therapist… That was the question

While studying Applied Behaviour Analysis, we had a module on myths about ABA. A particular assignment required us to read about people who have had a bad experience with ABA, parents or people with autism. We needed to dig out the underlying reason for the adverse experience. This was a pivotal assignment in my …

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ABA- Etymology and Contemporary issues

If you are a parent of a child with Autism, you have heard about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at some point- either while researching on the internet or from a medical professional. So, today, let’s share the etymology and contemporary issues of ABA.   Behavior Analysis has seen an exponential growth in the past three …

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Debunking myths about Applied Behaviour Analysis

Owing to the demand from therapists, ABA has gained popularity globally. Consistent research in the field has led to insights and development of effective techniques to foster desirable behavior. That said, many parents continue to postulate various myths associated to the field. MYTH 1: ABA IS ONLY FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ABA techniques is …

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