The ABCs of ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding and improving behavior. It is based on the principles of behaviorism, which emphasize the relationship between behavior and its environmental factors. ABA is widely used in various fields, including psychology, education, and healthcare, to bring about positive behavioral changes in individuals. The seven dimensions of […]
Understanding Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care involves understanding the background of your students and their behaviors and reactions to classroom situations. Trauma informed care, in a sense, is shifting your perspective from “what is wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?” Understanding the physiological reasons for our students’ behaviors helps us not to take their reactions personally. The following steps need to be […]
Career-Based Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
As children progress through their school years, the thought of what they will do upon graduation is always present. This is even more true for students with autism spectrum disorder. As our society becomes more accepting of neurodiversity, it is even more important that schools and families work together to include career-based interventions as part […]
Ohio Schools Express Love for Staff and Students Throughout February
In the month of February, Applied Behavioral Services, The Learning Spectrum, and New Story Schools of Ohio dedicated time to express their love for their staff members and students. As part of this initiative, staff were given the chance to share what they appreciate about their jobs. We collected an impressive tally of over 150 […]
3 Key Tips for Increasing the Calm at Bedtime and Wake Up Time
Bedtime and wakeup routines can be difficult and dysregulating for children. At bedtime, your child transitions from playtime and being with others, to slowing down, getting in bed, and going to sleep. Waking up means the start of a day that may feel unpredictable to them. Three tips for keeping these times calmer include routine, […]