Submitted by: Lindsey Knopf, BCBA Resurgence has not been a term that has been frequently used in ABA, but it is very important because it occurs frequently. Resurgence describes the recurrence of a previously reinforced behavior following the extinction of the subsequently reinforced alternative behavior.…
Anna DeFrancis, MS, BCBA “What do you mean by ignore them?” As we all know – whether we are a parent, an aunt, a cousin, a family friend, or an ABA therapist – ignoring our kids is hard. And what do we mean by ignore?…
It’s estimated that 1 in 68 children in the United States are born with autism, a number that has more than doubled since 2000, making it the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. It is suspected that part of the reason for the increase…
By: Beth Vaughan Last weekend, I had an appointment to get my hair done at a new salon in town. As you might know, this can be a fairly scary endeavor. The place was spotless, well decorated, and I was immediately offered a glass of…
Parents with a child on the Autistic Spectrum need to help their child however they can. But they also need to attend to their other children’s needs and nurture the sibling relationship. This is often a challenge. Younger siblings are sometimes frightened, confused, and in…
By: Angela Martin As a behavior analyst we provide a lot of training to parents, teachers, etc. in basic behavior principles and how to change a child’s behavior. I often hear from parents, “oh, you want me to bribe my child into behaving”. This is…