By Erin Taylor, BCaBA Adopting behavior analysis techniques at home like shaping and modeling can make a significant impact on a child’s behavior and development. Shaping involves rewarding small steps towards a desired behavior, while modeling can be used to show a behavior for the child to imitate. Here are some tips and strategies, rooted […]
By Erin Taylor, BCaBA, LaBA Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when trying to address challenging behaviors in children. Using behavior analytic principles can be a valuable tool for parents to create a positive and supportive environment at home. Let’s explore some extinction strategies, along with essential dos and don’ts, tips for managing […]
By Hannah Village, MT-BC & RBT, Music Therapist, ABS Dayton As a music therapist working for New Story at Applied Behavioral Services in Dayton, Ohio, I support children with autism spectrum disorder (autism) who face behavioral, communicative, social, and emotional challenges. I use tailored sessions to suit the needs of each client by using music […]
This blog was written by Erin Taylor, Clinic Manager, and Elisabeth Furlong, Registered Behavior Technician at Applied Behavioral Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. Elisabeth Furlong, a Registered Behavior Technician, started using a token economy at home with her son to motivate him to complete his chores. His chores consist of helping with vacuuming, dusting, picking up […]
By Francesca Joseph, Special Education Teacher, New Story Schools campus in Harrisburg, PA As colder temperatures increase, you and your children may face more exposure to germs. You may be wondering what you can do to prevent sickness during the cold winter months. Read more for tips on how to keep your child healthy during […]
This blog was written by Erin Taylor, Clinic Manager, and Elisabeth Furlong, Registered Behavior Technician at Applied Behavioral Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. Parenting a child with autism means finding effective strategies to promote positive behavior at home. One approach that many parents find helpful is implementing a token economy. It is a reward system where […]
This blog was written by Caryn Shaffer, Nurse at New Story Schools in Monroeville, PA and Danielle Medeiros, Project Administrator at New Story Schools Management. Navigating the winter season can be a challenging time for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. The cold weather, seasonal changes, and the preparations for winter holidays […]
This blog was written by Erin Collins, BCaBA, LaBA, Clinic Manager at Applied Behavioral Services in Cincinnati, OH. For parents of children with special needs, preparing for the holidays requires a thoughtful and inclusive approach to ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities. Here are some tips to help you create an inclusive and enjoyable holiday […]
Authored by Jennifer Kummer, a teacher in Boonton, New Jersey. The changing of seasons can be a difficult time for many people, especially students who already struggle with their mental health. It is important to find ways to support our students during this time. Here are a few ways you can help support your student […]
By Madison Gould, Academic Behavior Support Staff, Holli Waldon, Academic Behavior Support Staff, Elisabeth Furlong, Registered Behavior Technician, and Doreen Cofie, Operations Manager. As the leaves change color and winter approaches, families with children who have special needs may be wondering how to keep their little ones engaged and active during the fall and […]
