At present, 1 in 4 Americans live in a multigenerational household. Some households rely on a grandparent as a caretaker who may have high involvement with the client. Grandparents can certainly contribute positively but in some cases the grandparent may be one of the reasons a client displays behaviors or lacks progress with specific life skills.
Read MoreCan Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teach honesty and reduce the breaking of rules? Transgressions or the breaking of rules and lying can affect the quality of a child’s relationship with both caregivers and peers so it’s worth addressing early and effectively. The challenge is that transgressions, which may be followed by a punishment or unfavorable response from a caregiver or peer, can lead to dishonesty to avoid that harsh consequence.
Read MoreYelling. Raising your voice. Being stern. Call it what you may, but we’ve all done it at some point throughout the parenting journey. We yell at our children when we are frustrated, or when they do something shocking or unsafe. When we yell at our children as a form of discipline, we often overlook the consequences. Is this form of discipline effective? Does my child learn from my yelling?
Read MoreSkin picking can be defined as the repetitive scratching, pulling or digging of the body with the absence of an underlying cause such as a dermatological condition. The intensity of skin picking can range from relatively mild with little to no injury, to much more severe tissue damage which presents a risk to the individual’s health.
Read MoreThere are many potential issues that could arise due to the changes that naturally come with the holiday season. This can be true for typically developing individuals but even more common for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Read MoreAt one time or another, you may have inquired as to why someone has done what they have done. What motivated them to act like that? What would drive someone to do such a thing? Understanding why people engage in specific behaviors has been an area of interest for decades. The physical form of the behavior can be easy to identify but the reason people engage in a particular behavior is often much more difficult to understand.
Read MoreThe United States is increasingly culturally and linguistically diverse. This context is important for clinicians working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) who teach functional communication to develop the language skills of children with disabilities.
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