Struggling with defiance and task avoidance? Weighted choices are a simple yet powerful ABA strategy that helps children feel in control while still meeting expectations. Learn how proactive choice-making can transform behavior and foster cooperation at home and in therapy sessions.
Before addressing behavior in therapy, it’s crucial to rule out biological and medical factors. This post dives into the importance of understanding hunger, sleep, and health-related variables—and how considering these needs builds trust, reduces frustration, and fosters better therapy outcomes.
By fostering a sensory-friendly environment, parents empower their children to navigate the world with greater confidence and independence.
Functional literacy and numeracy are more than academic skills—they are life skills. This blog explores how ABA can support children in developing essential reading and math abilities that contribute to long-term independence and success in daily life.
Sometimes, the smallest moments make the biggest impact. This post highlights a powerful breakthrough in language development during therapy—where a child not only learned a skill but applied it spontaneously in a real-life situation. These are the moments that make ABA so rewarding!
Join me on my journey through 15 years of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—the lessons learned, challenges faced, and the ongoing pursuit of creating meaningful interventions. From program writing to parent training, this blog documents my experiences in the ever-evolving field of ABA.
*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 …
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 …
Life Skills in Preschoolers- Is there such a thing? Read More »
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 …
To be or not to be an ABA therapist… That was the question Read More »
In times of lockdown as we remain indoors, we are bound to indulge in entertainment and social media for disproportionate amounts of time. We binge on television series and check our mobile phones every 3-4 minutes. As adults, unless we control our urges, we should not expect our children to be any better with …
