Archives for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Study Topics: Assessment
“The Registered Behavior TechnicianTM (RBT®) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA, or FL-CBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct...
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Study Topics: Measurement
“The Registered Behavior TechnicianTM (RBT®) is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA, BCaBA, or FL-CBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct...
Research Study Shows How to Keep Kids On Task with Less Supervision
Staying on task and maintaining attention and focus is a struggle for many children, especially for youth diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or even autism spectrum disorder...
Behavior Analysts in Rural Communities
Serving rural communities in any human services field can have it’s challenges. Of course, some of the top difficulties include longer travel times for staff (compared to urban areas),...
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Reducing Problem Behavior Maintained by Automatic Reinforcement
Problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement is likely to need intervention that is different than that of problem behavior maintained by social reinforcement. Saini, Greer, et. al. (2016) note...
14 Possible IEP Accommodations for Children with Autism & ADHD
Many behavior analysts who serve children with autism spectrum disorder may have contact with the child’s school. They may also be involved in the development of the child’s IEP....
Video Modeling for Youth with Autism or ADHD
Video modeling is an evidence-based practice for children with autism spectrum disorder. (See the module on video modeling from the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders here.)...
Life Skills for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder may struggle with developing life skills. Here are some strategies and tips on how to help youth with autism develop these important skills. Start...
Applied Behavior Analysis in Office Settings
There is a large population of employees in the United States (and elsewhere) who spend large amounts of time sitting at their desk for their employment. This can certainly...
4 Goal Topics to Work on with Adolescents in Therapy or Applied Behavior Analysis
This post will provide you with various treatment goals you may want to consider when working with teens or adolescents. Even some preteens can benefit from these treatment goals....
