Problem Behaviors Related to Pain and the Four Functions of Behavior
The four functions of behavior are what every behavior analyst looks for on a daily bases; however, I consider the last function to be the “forgotten function”. Today I’m going to explain all four functions, including the forgotten function, and how they are used to lower extreme problem behaviors.
Autism Teeth Grinding & Its Relationship to Feeding Problems
Kids with autism usually have problems with picky eating and sometimes can have other oral-motor problems such as teeth grinding. Autism teeth grinding can be particularly challenging because it can be medical and/or behavioral.https://youtu.be/0y6YG3zRWk4?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkg654f2Eep7qbozr2OC4RaM Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around, so if you haven’t subscribed to my […]
Teaching Self-Care Skills to Kids with Autism
Many parents and professionals struggle with how to teach kids with autism activities of daily living. Activities of daily living include how to dress, how to shower, how to wash hands, and how to clean up for meals for instance. So today I want to talk about how I learned through this book, Activity Schedules […]
When to Use Time Out for Kids With and Without Autism
Today, I’m talking all about the use of time out for kids with and without autism and why I rarely recommend using time out for parents or professionals. If you are using time out or have used it in the past, you don’t want to miss today’s episode.https://youtu.be/OTWauOdcr3w?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkhLVKc4wsXNQvolB-Zgm__c Each week I provide you with some […]
Interprofessional Collaboration Between SLPs and BCBAs: Interview with Dr. Joanne Gerenser
Dr. Joanne Gerenser is an SLP who has worked in her field for 38 years. She has watched the autism community grow and change, and with the divide between SLPs and BCBAs worse than ever before, she’s advocating for collaboration. Join us as we discusses where the divide begins, and what we can do to bring it together.