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.
Through 2018 and 2019, I worked at a Special-Education school. The students, age 3 to 18 years, were in the mild-severe range on the autism spectrum. They were grouped as per age and level of functioning. On a good day, we would have three behavior cases reported to us. A bad day would mean …
