Why Timeouts Don’t Work and Alternatives You Can Use Instead
Timeouts, punishment, and threats of punishment are overused and ineffective strategies for changing problem behavior. Today I am sharing the three big reasons timeouts do not work. I cover the base level problems with punishment, discipline, and why I do not recommend these strategies. You can find out more about this topic in my brand new online mini-course, No More Time Out.
Using a Behavior Change Contract to Promote Positive Behaviors with Dr. William Heward and Dr. Jill Dardig
“Sign Here”, you may have heard your child say with a loose leaf scribbled contract in hand to get something they desire. This is actually a research based tool that you can use to get real change and meet real goals. Today I am interviewing Dr. William Heward and Dr. Jill Dardig, authors of the book, Let’s Make a Contract, a family friendly book about changing your child’s behavior in a positive way. We get into what a behavior contract is, who it’s for, and how you can make it work.
How To Help Your Toddler Talk! Hot Seat #4 with Elissa
Do you have a toddler who was recently diagnosed with ASD? Elissa M is in the hot seat to share her beginnings of early intervention with her 2 and a half year old Lexi. After reading my book, Turn Autism Around, and working on my online Toddler Course, Elissa is ready to review Lexi’s assessments and discuss how her therapy is going and what Lexi’s future therapy may look like for Early Intervention and ABA. Not only do we discuss all of the assessments included in my free book resources, we go over tips and new activities to get Lexi talking!
10 Early Signs of Autism
Are there signs that can lead to an early diagnosis of autism? In chapter two of my book, Turn Autism Around, I discuss possible warning signs for autism. I am going over these 10 signs in today’s episode. These signs include lack of pointing, speech delays, and many more. Having these signs does not automatically mean autism but even without a diagnosis, they can be worked on to help your child with my proven four-step approach, Turn Autism Around.
Research Topics in ABA for Practitioners with Dr. Amber Valentino
Research, and new research conducted by practitioners working within the field, is critical to the development of practice and the betterment of our children. In this interview with Dr. Amber Valentino of Trumpet Behavior Health, we are discussing applied research, the importance of conducting studies, the barriers for practitioners and getting published. We discuss some of my own peer reviewed journal articles and other studies I’ve completed. The goal of research is to share knowledge, procedures that work, and make the world a better place.