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Email UpdatesJen Woyner M.A. BCBA @ October 24, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Constantly being exposed to problematic behaviors is frustrating! Don’t forget to take a time out for yourself. If the moment is too much, walk away until you are calm enough to try again. Try wearing ear plugs to decrease noise or protective pads if your child kicks/hits. Schedule in weekly, daily, and/or hourly breaks for [...]
AmyShymansky @ October 23, 2009 # No Comment Yet
The ability to self-monitor your own behavior is a necessary social skill. For many children with autism self-monitoring skills can be taught very directly, developing the child’s ability to monitor his or her engagement in appropriate social skills, on-task behaviors, problematic behaviors, etc.
Developing the child’s ability to self-monitor targeted behaviors can also serve as a [...]
Jen Woyner M.A. BCBA @ October 23, 2009 # 2 Comments
Using a token board can help reduce problem behaviors. When used consistently it communicates to the learner how long the task is and what they get in return for the work.
Jen Woyner M.A. BCBA @ October 22, 2009 # No Comment Yet
How can I figure out what my child is willing to work for during a task?
1. Ask them
2. Watch what they play with or eat often
3. Hand them a toy and see if they like it
4. Feed them some food and see if they like it
5. Try the same items the next day to see [...]
Jen Woyner M.A. BCBA @ October 20, 2009 # No Comment Yet
TIP: To help maintain behavior in different environments, train family members, caregivers, staff, and those who interact with the person. Don’t expect the person to just “apply” a skill learned in one place. Teaching has to occur in different environments and with different people. Generalization, for the most part, has to be systematically planned for [...]