Interview with Adara Tell us about yourself I’m a gym girlie who enjoys spending time with family and friends. Why did you become a Registered Behavior Technician? I heard about this opportunity from a friend and decided to give it a go. It also allowed me to utilize...
Everybody knows the uncomfortable feeling of being in a public place when a child starts throwing a tantrum for something that they want. Many parents know the specific struggle of having their own child start to tantrum in a public place. Usually, parents will end up...
The 4th of July is a day filled with cheer and patriotism. While many find the firework displays to be great fun, some kids have a hard time with the loud noises, bright colors, and busy crowds. Here are 7 tips you can implement to help your child enjoy the fireworks...
Interview with Cameron Tell us about yourself I love animals, being active outside, and learning new things. Why did you become a Registered Behavior Technician? I became an RBT to be able to help others learn to be independent and do as much as they can by...
Becoming a Patient Parent As a parent, there are times when your patience is tested. Everyday tasks can be overwhelming and exhausting at times. There are a handful of tips and resources to help gain more patience and how to better handle those frustrating...
A token economy is an easy and effective way to improve your child’s behavior at home. It operates on the idea that your child can earn tokens throughout the day by exhibiting the behaviors that you want to see, which can then be exchanged for bigger rewards later on....
Interview with Andrea Tell us about yourself Hi I am Andrea. I love kayaking, hiking and spending time with friends and my puppy Rizzo! I have worked with kids for over 20 years, holy cow, and love every minute of it. One day I hope to have my own clinic that works...
What is applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA)? ABA is a type of therapy that provides evidence-based treatment to teach functional skills, decrease interfering or problem behaviors, increase socially appropriate behaviors, and increase the overall quality of life....
It is important to know that all behaviors happen for a reason or purpose. These reasons are known as functions. These functions maintain the behavior. When dealing with a behavior, the behavior itself is not as important as the function of the behavior. The four...
Positive reinforcement is the use of social praise, tangible rewards and natural consequences to increase behaviors that you want to see in your child. Positive language is an important part of your child’s learning about what is appropriate behavior and what is not....
