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Avoid Prompt Dependence When Teaching New Skills To People With Autism

Research shows that least-to-most prompting increases potential for errors and slows down rate of acquisition for new skills. Therefore, most-to-least prompting is preferred for teaching new skills. This means that you would start at a full physical prompt, then move your way up the prompt heirarchy until your learner achieves... Read More

November 1, 2013

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The Case for Licensure Of Applied Behavior Analysts

The evolution of the field of applied behavior analysis to a practice-oriented profession has created the need to ensure that the consumers of these services are adequately protected. We review the limitations of the current board certification process and present a rationale for the establishment of licensing standards for applied... Read More

October 12, 2013

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7 Practical Tips For An Effective ABA Program

Here are seven practical and effective tips on how to set up a home-based ABA program for your child — whether as a primary intervention or as a supplement for other services.  Read More

September 23, 2013

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Free Autism Training for Military Families

Attention military families who have children with Autism! Learn more about Project Patriot, an initiative of the Foundation for Autism Training and Education (FATE). FATE has scheduled four FREE two-day workshops beginning this October in U.S. cities chosen for their signficant military presence... Seattle, WA San Diago, CA Austin,... Read More

September 13, 2013

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How To Teach A Person With Autism Using Prompts

Prompts are easy to use in a variety of different circumstances and with a wide range of learner abilities. Find out exactly what they are, how and when to use them, and how effective they can be as teaching tools for people with Autism and other special needs.  Read More

April 22, 2013

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The Role Of Punishment In ABA

An excellent summary of exactly what punishment is (it may not be what you think!) and how to use it effectively to treat problematic behaviors in people on the Autism Spectrum.  Read More

March 11, 2013

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Last Is First In Backward Chaining

Backward chaining and forward chaining are two highly effective ways of teaching people on the Autism Spectrum a wide variety of skills. This helpful article describes each method and discusses which one to use in what situation.  Read More

January 31, 2013

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Behavioral Treatment For Autism May Normalize Brain Activity

Early intensive therapy may normalize the brain’s response to faces in young children with autism, according to a study published in the... Read More

November 13, 2012

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Behavior Therapy Normalizes Brains of Autistic Children

In children with the mildest cases of autism, behavioral techniques resulted in changes in their brains that made them “indistinguishable” from those... Read More

October 27, 2012

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Behavior Management Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders In Dental Environments

A recent study has demonstrated that ABA procedures can be integrated in the dental environment to manage problem behaviors often exhibited by children... Read More

October 27, 2012

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BACB Issues Practice Guidelines For Health Insurance Plan Coverage Of ABA Treatment For Autism

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) has issued its new practice guidelines: Health Plan Coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment for Autism... Read More

October 3, 2012

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The Importance of ABA Training for All School Staff

Special Education teachers have the background to understand special needs, but many college programs do not provide the background to work with children with autism or utilize ABA. Years of research has demonstrated that providing ABA therapy is essential to the development of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. ... Read More

August 29, 2012

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Letting Kids Shop Online, With Controls

Virtual Piggy's website is designed to allow children to make choices about how to spend their allowance money or savings, but without the... Read More

August 2, 2012

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Supporting Positive Behavior Through Contingency Mapping

Contingency maps are a visual depiction that shows the desired behavior and the outcomes of two divergent paths: one where the learners engage in... Read More

August 2, 2012

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FREE Webinar TONIGHT! “Increasing Peer Interactions” By Dr. Bridget Taylor

This Free Webinar, "Increasing Peer Interaction" features Dr Bridget A. Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, Executive Director of the Alpine Learning Group and Senior... Read More

July 25, 2012

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): It’s Not That Simple

States Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D, "There’s no such thing as too high-functioning or too old for ABA. The important thing is to use behavioral principles at the appropriate level and for the right reasons."  Read More

July 21, 2012

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