Using a token system is a great way to reward your child for engaging in behaviors that we want to see more often. A token system can be a sticker chart, have Velcro attachments, or even be hand-drawn. The idea is that the child engages in a wanted behavior or skill and they earn a certain number of tokens. Then once they earn all the tokens, they turn them in or trade them in for a “back-up reinforcer,” or the final prize or reward.
Read MoreAs the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) grows, and more people enter the field, it is inevitable that ABA practitioners will both work with and serve people from a background they do not share. Whether this looks like working with someone whose traditions are unfamiliar to us or integrating cultural considerations into a treatment plan for a child that we serve, an appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion is incredibly important to anyone in the ABA field.
Read MoreChildren with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder are covered under the law titled Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (or IDEA). This law ensures individuals receive a free and appropriate education from any public school system across the nation. It helps to ensure children receive special education and any supportive services they need. In the wake of the COVID pandemic, many parents are left wondering how IDEA is affected by the COVID pandemic and if their children with disabilities are still entitled to receive a free and appropriate education from their local school.
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