How to Deal With Child Anxiety Attacks
Dealing with anxiety is a daily struggle for many children. Learn how to help a child with anxiety issues so they can develop the tools to face their fears.
What’s the difference between cognitive vs. emotional intelligence?
Let’s look at the difference between cognitive vs. emotional intelligence and why emotional intelligence is important to cultivate in your kids.
The Five Components of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand oneself and others. It can be better understood by exploring its five components.
6 Steps to Nurture Emotional Intelligence
Encouraging emotional intelligence in children is important for healthy development. By giving their feelings a name, they’ll be able to cope successfully.
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.
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!
Embracing Distance Learning in Special Education
Distance learning is now the reality for many children in special education. Although it brings challenges, it can also bring unique opportunities for educators in the classroom.
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.
