Understanding Prompts & Prompt Hierarchies
Prompt hierarchies provide a structured and systematic way of teaching skills while fading out the prompts to avoid prompt dependency.
How To Guides
Establishing a Morning Routine for School Days
Establishing a morning routine that works for your family is vital to ensuring smooth, stress-free mornings for everyone.
How to Get an IEP for Your Child
The process of obtaining an IEP in public schools can take some time. This article outlines the procedures for requesting evaluations and implementing an initial IEP. Factors taken into account by the school team in determining eligibility for special education are also discussed.
Does My Child Need an IEP?
If your child is struggling to keep up in school, you may be wondering if they would benefit from an IEP, or individualized education program. This article will help you to think through the steps to help determine whether your child needs or would benefit from an IEP. Other options like a 504 plan are also discussed.
Increasing Independence through Self-Monitoring
Self-monitoring is a research-based strategy to help individuals increase their independence. It also helps improve self-assessment and regulation.
What treatments help children with autism?
Learn about what treatments for autism have scientific support and which ones are not worth your time or money. Evidence based practice is the key.
Pairing Before Progress and Rapport Before Results
Pairing and building rapport is the first part of an effective student-teacher relationship. Learn five tips to engage students in learning and make it fun!
How to Teach Vocational Skills Using Prompt Fading and Task Analysis
Vocational skills can be particularly lacking for students with disabilities. Learn about how to use prompt fading with task analysis to teach these skills!
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!