Tag: ABA Therapy

What are the verbal operants and why do they matter?

Verbal behavior seems like the newest buzz word in the world of Autism. Parents ask me almost every day what it is and how it is different from applied behavior analysis (ABA). Truthfully, it is usually used interchangeably. Technically speaking though, it is the part of ABA that teaches children how to use language to communicate. Verbal behavior was developed…

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An interesting "spin" on Reinforcement.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the most well researched and scientifically validated methods for teaching children with Autism new skills.  It is based upon the behavior principle that what happens before a behavior and what happens after a behavior will determine if it happens again. If a person engages in a behavior and they do not get what they want,…

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Is ABA , Applied Behavior Analysis, "The #1 Autism Treatment" Bribery?

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room… What’s the deal.. is ABA just bribing kids to comply? Disclaimer: <br> <h3>Auto Generated Captions</h3> Is ABA , Applied Behavior Analysis, "The #1 Autism Treatment" Bribery? v9WfV9-_BO4 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v9WfV9-_BO4/hqdefault.jpg Autism,ASD,ABA,ABA therapy,Applied behavior analysis,Applied behaviour analysis,autism sepctrum disorder,education,sepcial education,jessica leichtweisz,hope education services,autistic,autism spectrum,asd,Speech and language,Reinforcement,Special ed,Reinforcer,Autism kids,children with autism,learning,language development,spectrum disorder,autism vlog,special needs,this is…

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What I wish My Teachers knew when I started School with Autism

One of the scariest things about having a child with Autism can be to send him to school when he can’t tell you what’s happening. There are some things you can do as a parent to make it easier for you and your family. In my FREE e-book School With Autism (available at www.schoolwithAutism.com) I talk about conveying your child’s…

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ABA Terms Defined: Reinforcer

Did you know that the more informed you are as a parent, the more likely your child is to benefit from ABA? That’s because you will be able to have more productive conversations with your therapists as well as carryout out the procedures they are using at home. This video is part of a special series called ABA Terms Defined.…

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Who Would Benefit From Applied Behavior Analysis?

Last week, a parent asked me if ABA was only for children who are aggressive. I promptly answered her with a Facebook Live. Later that day, in a meeting I was asked if ABA was only for younger kids who can’t talk. After being in the field of Autism and using ABA as my main modality of practice, I often…

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How to Teach Your Child With Autism to Make Eye Contact

Making eye contact can be very difficult for children with Autism. This video will teach you some simple steps using the ABA technique shaping that can help your child improve with eye contact over time! It is simple and easy to do and very effective! <br> <h3>Auto Generated Captions</h3> [Music] hey guys my name is Jessica likewise I’m the CEO…

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Can an Autism Diagnosis Level Change?

Autism Has Three Levels? Wondering if Your Child’s Diagnosis Level Can Change Over Time.. In This Video Jessica Sheds Some Light on This Topic. PS We Apologize for The Audio Issues on This Video. We Did Our Best to Correct Them. Disclaimer: This video is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical…

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Understanding an Extinction Burst

Imagine the following scenario. It is is a hot summer day and you have a million errands to do. You have been running back and forth from store to store trying to get home in time to get your child off the bus. You are parched but there is no way you have time for to stop and get an…

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