Unveiling Parallels: Applied Behavior Analysis and Agile Methodology

December 9, 2023

In fostering growth and development, two seemingly distinct domains—Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent individuals and Agile methodology in project management—share surprising parallels. Both emphasize the crucial principle of “inspect and adapt”, showcasing the significance of continuous evaluation and improvement. Understanding the Foundations: ABA and Agile Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): ABA, a therapeutic approach… Read More Unveiling Parallels: Applied Behavior Analysis and Agile Methodology

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Be in Control vs. Instructional Control

December 17, 2019

Difficult, stubborn or just knowing what he wants and consistently pursuing his goal? What really lies at the heart of an uncompromising run towards a target and what is the driving force behind this process? Why it is often seen as a character trait and a ‘state of mind’ that is even undesirable and is… Read More Be in Control vs. Instructional Control

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My Anti-Meltdown Kids’ First-Aid Travel Kit

August 1, 2019

Seems to be a song lyrics…our favourite one btw. We are a family who travels a lot. We were always very happy to go around and visit places near and far. We traveled before kids. We travel pregnant. We traveled right after we welcomed our firstborn between us. We traveled even if it was quite… Read More My Anti-Meltdown Kids’ First-Aid Travel Kit

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One Step Up – Welcome on Board!

June 21, 2019

I’m tremendously thrilled and immensely excited to present to you my new PRO contributor and an extraordinary blog guest Lisa Zaharioudakis – a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Holistic Health Coach. Lisa has been working with children with autism for over ten years. She combines her experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst… Read More One Step Up – Welcome on Board!

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Short-Term Memory Exercises

April 25, 2019

One of the hardest and most frustrating goals we exercised was the one when a short-term memory plays one of the main roles along with understanding the command of course. “go there and do this…” was a nightmare. Obviously starting with a simple command SD. As easy and short as possible making sure before that… Read More Short-Term Memory Exercises

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RoosterMoney – Discovering an autism-friendly app in your ABA/VB therapy

February 7, 2019

My first impression after seeing the app after I downloaded it on my iPhone was: ‘what a wonderful colors’ selection (they used PANTONE color palette)! Clean, uncomplicated and user-friendly experience’ it gives you at a glance when you try to figure out how to manage the very initial steps. You are guided to do not… Read More RoosterMoney – Discovering an autism-friendly app in your ABA/VB therapy

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Token Plan – DIY Ideas

March 5, 2018

If you use ABA as your therapy for any possible reason and if your kid needs to be strongly motivated to get his job done, ABA therapists highly recommend use of chart table known as “TOKEN PLAN”. Use one while teaching during sessions as well as on daily basis. Generally it’s way easier to make visually understood… Read More Token Plan – DIY Ideas

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Hervé Tullet – the unexpected and adventitious master of ABA

September 30, 2017

If you’ve never heard that name – Hervé Tullet – you should fix it straight away. Hervé is a great artist and children books’ author. Hervé is an entertainer, a teacher, an inventor and a creative friend. I like his unusual view and approach to art teaching/learning techniques for little kids. Interesting, funny and playful. Boring is… Read More Hervé Tullet – the unexpected and adventitious master of ABA

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Pocket size reinforcers – Part II

July 3, 2016

As I have to prepare my family and myself for summer holidays again I need to find a great number of small, portable and not really problematic (like in airports) fresh new reinforcers ready to be used if needed. I know that a lot of parents struggle with it as kids try to keep in… Read More Pocket size reinforcers – Part II

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Pocket size reinforcers

April 10, 2016

If you use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) you probably try to teach also out of your place, during a walk in the park, while traveling or food shopping in the market. I was always fighting with all the stuff my son was carrying around with him in his hands, pieces of some game, an enormous toy… Read More Pocket size reinforcers

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