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Can Children with Autism Love?

This is a question many parents ask but few therapists are afraid to answer. Many mothers wonder if the fact that their child won’t look at them or call them mama means they don’t love them? I hope this video answers that question. <br> <h3>Auto Generated Captions</h3> Can Children with Autism Love? xJnLUBHpwlE https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xJnLUBHpwlE/hqdefault.jpg autism,love,aba,applied behaviour anaysis,special education,special needs,jessica leichtweisz,hope…

Why it's SO Important to Mix-up Reinforcers!

Wondering why your ABA therapist is constantly asking you for reinforcers. Will there ever been an end to the dollar store trips? Find out why your therapist keeps asking for new stuff! Credits: Photo: Morguefile Sound effect: Incomputek Intro: Graeme Kan Video Production: Highlander Productions Disclaimer: This video is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose…

What is the Three Term Contingency

What is the 3 term contingency ABA therapist claim to use to change behavior? Watch this week’s episode to find out! Credits: Photo: Morguefile Sound effect: Incomputek Intro: Graeme Kan Video Production: Highlander Productions Disclaimer: This video is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The text, graphics, images, flash movies,…

Why Does a Behavior get Worse Before it gets Better?

Often times, shortly after starting a new behavior plan, a behavior can immediately getting much worse. Is this a cause for concern? Watch to find out! A new video will be posted to this series weekly. Subscribe so you do not miss a video and send video requests or questions to [email protected] Credits: Photo: Morguefile Sound effect: Incomputek Intro: Graeme…

Can ABA Help Children with High Functioning Autism

ABA is classically thought to help young children with Autism learn to talk. But is it for older learners with more advanced skills? A new video will be posted to this series weekly. Subscribe so you do not miss a video and send video requests or questions to [email protected] Credits: Photo: Morguefile Sound effect: Incomputek Intro: Graeme Kan Video Production:…

Reinforcement is Always the Answer

Sometimes as a parent you my think that your child is not progressing while receiving ABA because they are bored. But therapist argue they can’t move on until targets are met. Whatever the problem, the solution is reinforcement. A new video will be posted to this series weekly. Subscribe so you do not miss a video and send video requests…

Mass Trial v. Random Rotation

A new video will be posted to this series weekly. Subscribe so you do not miss a video and send video requests or questions to [email protected] Credits: Photo: Morguefile Sound effect: Incomputek Intro: Graeme Kan Video Production: Nathan Bedford Disclaimer: This video is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The…

Should my Child be Sitting at a Table During an Entire ABA Session

One of the main concerns that parents have when starting ABA is that their child will be sitting at the table doing repetitive trials an entire session. My friends, if that is what your ABA therapist says, run for the hills! In this video I explain why that’s just not true! A new video will be posted to this series…

Receptive versus Expressive Language

Did you child’s assessment and receive two language scores– receptive and expressive– and wonder the difference was. Tonight, I will answer. A new video will be posted to this series weekly. Subscribe so you do not miss a video and send video requests or questions to [email protected] Credits: Photo: Morguefile Sound effect: Incomputek Intro: Graeme Kan Video Production: Nathan Bedford…

When is a Behavior Under Instructional Control

This video covers what it means for a behavior top be under instructional control! Ever wonder why after learning to clap in their hands in an ABA session, your child has started clapping every time they want something. Wonder no more. This video will answer your question. A new video will be posted to this series weekly. Subscribe so you…

How Involved Should Parents be in an ABA Program?

Wondering what your role is as a parent of child receiving ABA? Should you be involved? Would it help or be intrusive? Find out now! DISCLAIMER: All information presented in this video is generalized and for education purposes only. It is not intended to treat, cure or prevent and disease and may not be applicable in every situation for every…