behavior analysis
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When and Why Are Functional Behavior Assessments Done?
In our last post, we broke down what a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is—a systematic process for identifying the underlying reasons behind challenging behaviors. But when exactly should an FBA be conducted, and why is it so important? When Is an FBA Needed? FBAs are typically conducted when a person’s behavior significantly interferes with their…
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Unlocking Better Behavioral Support: How AI is Transforming Functional Behavior Assessments
Imagine a child struggling with severe emotional outbursts in school, a teen engaging in self-injurious behaviors, or an adult with autism experiencing daily frustration due to communication barriers. Families and educators often feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help, leading to trial and error approaches that can frequently cause more harm than good. This…
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Motivation Is More Than A Buzzword: Lessons From a Behavior Analyst
You Can Lead a Horse to Water… But You Can’t Make it Drink Recently at curaJOY we have been exploring the concept of “motivation” in our All Hands meetings. Our founder and CEO, Caitlyn Wang, brought up that it is often not enough to give people access to tools and resources and expect they will…
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