Habits of physical activity created in childhood and adolescence are likely to continue into the longer period of adulthood so establishing these practices early is of critical importance. Behavioral interventions to improve activity levels are worthy of consideration by both parents and educators.
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 MoreToe walking is relatively common in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It has been estimated that about 20% of young children with ASD have this ambulation disorder. Aside from the possible social impact of an abnormal gait, toe walking can negatively impact the physical health of the individual. For these reasons, an effective intervention is necessary.
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 MoreWhile uncommon, child abduction is a valid fear for parents and caregivers. In order to prevent or reduce the occurrence of child abduction, children should be trained as to how to respond when faced with an abduction attempt.
Read MoreSleep related problems are seen in both children who are typically developing and those with developmental disabilities. Sleep problems occur at a higher rate in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder.
Read MoreSome people think Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is just a bunch of behavioral voodoo filled with tricks to get people to do things they don’t want to do. They may think this because they’ve seen behavior analysis presented and executed in all the wrong ways.
Read MoreRecidivism or the act of a convicted criminal reoffending is a huge concern in our country. Individuals released from detention are at risk of reoffending partly due to deficits in education, vocational experience, and important job-related social skills.
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