Tag: Jessica Leichtweisz

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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ABA Terms Defined: Automatic Behavior

Did you know that the kids with Autism who benefit the ABA therapy are the ones whose parents have the best understanding of the techniques used by their therapists?. This video is part of a very special series called ABA Terms Defined. It is designed to help parents like you understand the terms your therapist is using so you can…

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ABA Terms Defined: Continuous Schedule of Reinforcement

Did you know that the kids with Autism who benefit the ABA therapy are the ones whose parents have the best understanding of the techniques used by their therapist. This video is part of a very special series called ABA Terms Defined. It is designed to help parents like you understand the terms your therapist is using so you can…

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Use a Token Board to Help Children With Autism Increase Compliance in an ABA Session

How to Use a Token Board to Help Children With Autism Increase Compliance in an ABA Session <br> <h3>Auto Generated Captions</h3> Use a Token Board to Help Children With Autism Increase Compliance in an ABA Session vqpI9rQkG4k https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vqpI9rQkG4k/hqdefault.jpg Autism,ABA,Applied Behavior Analysis,Applied Behaviour Analysis,ASD,Education,Special Education,Jessica leichtweisz,Hope Education Services,Tokeb Boards,Reinforcement,Behavior Management,Noncompliance How to Use a Token Board to Help Children With Autism…

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Unlock the Code of Autism and Karate

In this week’s episode of Unlock the Code Lisa Magiera shares how children with Autism can benefit from karate and how karate teachers can include special needs children in their classes. Lisa began training in the martial arts in 1995. In 1999 she began teaching Karate and soon found that the practice of teaching was her true passion. With the…

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When is a Timeout a Bad Idea?

Jessica Leichtweisz, CEO of Hope Education Services and Autism and Behavior Expert Shares When a Timeout is a Good Idea and When it is a REALLY Bad Idea! 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, and audio segments are not intended to…

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ABA Techniques Explained: Planned Ignoring/Extinction

In this week’s video Jessica explains how to use the extinction procedure planned ignoring and what it means to ignore a behavior not a child! 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, and audio segments are not intended to be a…

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What is Symbolic Play? Why is it Important for Kids with Autism?

Symbolic Play is an Important Skill For Children With Autism. In this Short Video, Jessica Leichtweisz Will Explain What it is and Explain Why it is an Important Skill for Children with Autism to Learn! 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…

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