Understanding Attachment Styles: The Invisible Threads Shaping Our Lives

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Have you ever found yourself wondering why you react a certain way in relationships, or why some of your interactions seem to follow the same old script? The answer might lie in your attachment style, which is formed long before your first relationship. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of attachment styles, how they manifest […]

Root Causes of Problems at School

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When kids encounter difficulties at school, it’s not always due to academic issues. Often, behavior problems are the root cause of their struggles. Students might disrupt the class, become withdrawn, or skip school altogether. To assist these students, schools utilize a tool called Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to identify and understand problematic behaviors and to […]

From Struggle to Success: How Accommodations at School Can Transform Your Child’s Life

How accommodations at school can transform your child’s life

Every student is unique: some children are naturally eager students who pick things up quickly. Some kids learn by doing. Some kids demonstrate fabulous talents in certain areas, but struggle significantly in other subjects. Some kids aim to please while others seem to enjoy chaos. Despite their personality differences, schools are designed for the “average” […]

Unlocking the Power of Individualized Education Plans For Student Success

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As educators and parents, we all strive to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive in the educational setting. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans are two powerful tools designed to address the unique needs of students with disabilities. In this article, we will delve into the world of IEPs and 504 plans, understanding their purpose, benefits, and how they play a crucial role in fostering student success.

How We Learn

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There’s a home movie of me as a 3-year-old making an enormous fuss out of putting my rollerskates away. In the video, I yell about how much I hate rollerskates, refuse to put them away, run to my room, slam the door, and yell at my mom when she opens it. Eventually, I put them […]

5 ABA Parent Participation Success Factors

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At its heart, behavior therapy is a family therapy – it requires parents to learn new parenting methods (like how to set up the house for safety, use less punishment, minimize exposure to unnecessary triggers, how to have successful outings, reduce dependence on screens, increase communication and understanding, and more). Caregivers, siblings, and other family members’ participation can be the difference between therapy that improves quality of life or therapy that is a waste of time and resources.

How To Make ABA Work For Your Family

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There’s no cure for autism – and there is no need to cure autism. While therapies can bolster skills needed to navigate successfully in the world, they are not magic wands, and it’s crucial for parents enrolling their child in therapies to understand that their child will not “outgrow” autism, nor can professionals “fix” autism. […]

Can ABA Be Harmful

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Understanding the Complexities of ABA: Positive Impact and Potential Harms Short answer? Yes, it can potentially be, but it’s a lot more complicated than that. While the application of the science of ABA can be positively life-changing for many individuals and their families, there are a number of ABA recipients who have been harmed by […]

Talking Back

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If you can’t regulate your emotions, your kid will struggle to regulate their own.  You ask your kid to do something. They say something rude or snippy in return. You feel the need to correct this behavior, so you shout back at them for being rude, they shout back at you, and you’re back in […]