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Understanding the Functions of Behavior

Understanding the Functions of Behavior

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...

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ABA Parent Training

ABA Parent Training

Hello, my name is Zak Reineke, and I am one of the BCBAs at TEAM 4 Kids working at the Peoria clinic and in the home setting.  I have been working with children with Autism and related disorders for the past 10 years, and have worked in a variety of settings ranging...

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Creating a Visual Schedule

Creating a Visual Schedule

Visual schedules are a great tool and intervention to help with routine, transition, communication, and learning a new skill. Visual schedules can be produced in a variety of ways. You can use PECS, which is a Picture Exchange Communication System, for children who...

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Misconceptions about ABA

Misconceptions about ABA

Hi! My name is Megan and I am the Lead BCBA for the ABA program here at TEAM 4 Kids. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I began working with children with developmental delays including autism and sensory processing disorder in 2013. I  gained extremely...

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What is ABA?

What is ABA?

What is applied behavior analysis (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 overall quality of life. ABA therapy...

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