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5 Practical Ways to Build Independence in Children
Building independence is one of the most empowering gifts you can give a child. It fosters self-confidence, decision-making skills, and a sense of responsibility. Whether at home, school, or out in the world, promoting independence helps children prepare for life’s...
Five tips families can consider when selecting a provider for services:
Credentials and Experience: Look for providers with qualified staff, such as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) for ABA therapy or licensed speech-language pathologists. Check their experience working with individuals with similar needs and disabilities....
Health and Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities: Importance and Strategies
Ensuring health and wellness for individuals with disabilities is crucial for enhancing their overall quality of life and promoting long-term well-being. While it presents unique challenges, prioritizing physical and mental health can significantly improve both...
Five tips for parents on how to teach daily life skills to their children
Five tips for parents on how to teach daily life skills to their children: Break Tasks into Manageable Steps: Divide tasks like getting dressed, brushing teeth, or preparing a snack into smaller, manageable steps. This makes learning easier and less overwhelming for...
My Path to Becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
By Allison Rawlins I was certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014, but my road to achieving my certification as a BCBA began when I was an undergraduate student at the College of New Jersey pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. When I...
Charting a Fulfilling Career Path: A Journey Into the Work of a Sidekick
By Amanda Rodriguez It was the end of 2021, and I was looking for a new job. I had worked in adult behavioral health for years but wanted a little bit of change. That’s when I saw an ad posted on Indeed.com indeed.com for Sidekicks Support Services. I read through the...
Breaking Barriers: Promoting Awareness, Inclusion and Acceptance for Individuals with Disabilities
Despite progress in social awareness and accessibility, much remains to be done. A more inclusive society acknowledges individuals with disabilities and provides acceptance for all. Disability awareness is understanding the challenges faced by individuals with...
The Role of the ABA Therapist
The role of the ABA therapist is an important one. They must be highly skilled, multi-
taskers who are open to training and supervision so that they may be as effective as
possible to ensure positive and meaningful change in the lives of their learners.
Behavior as a Science: ABA All Around Us—Functions of Behavior
Today, we will discuss the functions of behavior. In a previous blog, we briefly reviewed the four functions of behavior. To quickly summarize, behavioral function refers to the purpose that a behavior serves, or the reason why an individual engages in that behavior....
Behavior as a Science: ABA All Around Us – Motivating Operations
The principles of Applied Behavior Analysis do not just occur within the vacuum of a clinical or therapeutic setting. Believe it or not, we see the fundamentals of ABA constantly in our daily lives. For this “ABA All Around Us” series, we’re going to break down some...