Dr. Rick Kubina: Fluency and Precision Teaching
My friend and former BCBA mentor, Dr. Richard Kubina, is sharing his fall into the world of autism, the young boy that set him on the path of becoming a Behavior Analyst, and explains why precision teaching is so valuable in our line of work. Dr. Kubina is the author of dozens of journal articles and books, including The Precision Teaching Book.
What is Prompt Dependency in Children with Autism?
I remember when my son Lucas was little, some psychologists wrote in the report that he was very prompt dependent. Even back then before I was a behavior analyst, that comment, he’s prompt dependent, made me angry. Today’s I’m talking all about prompt dependency and whether we should blame the child or the adult on […]
Autism and Safety: Keeping Kids with Autism Safe
Our ultimate goal is for our children to lead their safest lives, and that means we have to do our part to protect them. All children have the unique ability to land themselves in unsafe situations, so today I cover how to protect your child wherever you go, whether that be at home, in school, or out in the community.
What is Scrolling in Children with Autism? | Language Error Correction
If you’re a parent or professional in the autism world, chances are good that you’ve seen scrolling and you may have seen it every day. But you may not have known what it is or what to do about it. So, today I’m covering scrolling and how to help a child who is exhibiting this […]
What is the Verbal Behavior Approach in Comparison to ABA?
✅ Confused about the difference between ABA and Verbal Behavior? Discover how they work together—and why Verbal Behavior is a game-changer for early autism intervention. ✅ Learn the 4 types of language (verbal operants) your child needs to thrive—and how to teach them using a child-friendly approach rooted in science. ✅ Why motivation matters more […]