Buddy’s Tips & Tidbits
Praise your child more than you correct them. If you catch yourself constantly correcting or redirecting them to a more appropriate behavior, balance it out with praise. For example: Our […]
Word of the day. Oct 15, 2020
LTM PromptingLTM stands for Least-to-Most. It refers to the method of assisting a child in completing a task or activity. An ABA therapist will start with no assistance and gradually […]
Buddy’s Tips & Bits
Break down tasks into smaller ones that are easier to accomplish. For example: Washing your hands involves a lot of small steps. Turning on the water can be the first […]
Buddy’s Tips & Bits. #18
Purposely encourage your child’s independence. For Example: Instead of dressing them in the morning,give them time to do it themselves. Only help when it’s needed, and praise them when they […]
Watson’s Word: Adaptive Behaviors
What is an adaptive behavior? Adaptive behaviors are age-appropriate everyday living skills that enable children to learn, interact with others, and become more independent. Listening, sharing, following directions, and daily […]
Watson’s Word: Antecedent
In ABA Therapy terms, “Antecedent” is an event or setting that comes before a specific behavior. If the behavior is unwanted, we’ll change or modify the antecedent to prevent the […]
Spring Break Fun!
Make the week one to remember. The sun is shining brighter, the days are getting longer, and that means Spring break is just around the corner. For many families, Spring […]
Bedtime Can Be a Breeze
Just a few simple and easy things to do when bedtime comes around. Just like clockwork, these days at the stroke of 10 PM I start to yawn. Being the […]
