Social skills deficits are common in those with Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety. Learn more about some specific areas of difficulty.
Author: Jessica Cowan, MA, BCBA
Jessica Cowan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA #1-18-32314) residing in Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from The University of South Florida. Jessica has worked in behavior analysis related settings for over 5 years. Currently, she works in an early intervention clinic with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and also sees clients in the home and school settings as needed.
Behavior Intervention 101: Antecedent Interventions
In ABA, we talk a lot about the events that precede and follow target behaviors. An antecedent is something that happens immediately before a behavior. Identifying and modifying antecedents allows us to help shape our children’s behavior to be more adaptive and effective!
What is Generalization in ABA?
Generalization is a strategy in ABA to ensure that learned skills carry over to new situations. Learn strategies to increase generalization during teaching.
AAC Devices for Autism: Frequently Asked Questions
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices can be powerful tools to help children with autism learn language. Our contributor, Jessica Cowan, writes about some frequently asked questions that parents may have about using these devices with their kids.
6 Tips for Starting ABA Therapy
Starting ABA therapy can be a big adjustment for families. BCBA Jessica Cowan writes about the top six ways to help support your child as they begin to receive services!