High-tech Assistive Technology
Below is a presentation based on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices
What is “ABA”?
I often get asked what is ABA so let’s break it down. Behavior is absolutely anything and everything a person does or says. So Behavior Analysis is the scientific study of human behavior and learning. It allows us to understand […]
Creating and Using Token Boards
“Token Boards” are examples of Token Economy Reinforcement Systems. Teachers and parents can use token boards to teach and increase specific skills or behaviors, and task completion of students. A student receives a “token” for completing tasks, skills, or behaving […]
Creating and Using Visual Schedules
Schedules are one of the most important tools in classrooms, and parents can utilize them at home and in the community as well! While some children with developmental disabilities have difficulty transitioning from one activity to the next (Waters, Lerman, […]
What is Teaching?
What is Teaching? Most schools have been closed for 4 days now in Chicago. There is uncertainty if they will be closed for just 2 weeks or longer. As many educators, therapists, parents, and instructors of all kinds are being […]
Reinforcement vs. Bribes vs. Threats
To learn what reinforcement is, check out my previous article: How To Use Reinforcement A common question I hear is “Is reinforcement and rewarding children just bribing them?” Let me say a big “No!” to this! Let’s think about a […]
How to Use Reinforcement
What is reinforcement? Reinforcement is something that occurs after a behavior that increases the behavior in the future. Simply put, if that behavior occurs again or more often in the future, reinforcement occured. If the behavior does not increase or […]