If you’ve been reading our blog, you have background on some of the reinforcement basics: the two types (positive and negative) and reinforcement schedules. Understanding the principles and terms is important in taking the next step… understanding the means in which...
We’ve tackled “What’s in it for me?” So now let’s look at “How long will this take?” Let’s face it: we all love instant gratification. Why? Because waiting can be boring… and it can be hard. The phrase that pairs perfectly with children and car rides comes to mind:...
Reinforcement is a fundamental aspect of Applied Behavior Analysis. Call it the backbone, keystone, or cornerstone of ABA… whatever you call it, never underestimate it. It may appear self-explanatory on its surface – especially if you have some background ABA...
Once you have entered the realm of autism, your vocabulary suddenly changes… you may find yourself speaking in acronyms. Your child’s RBT may be helping the BCBA prepare for an FBA by collecting ABC data…but what does it all mean?! Let’s try to start at the beginning....
So what exactly is Autism?? Autism is defined by the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) as a spectrum disorder that is characterized by: Persistent deficits in social communication and...
Happy New Year!! Were you able to say goodbye to 2020 with a little R and R? At Success Across the Spectrum, we’ve been doing some reflecting and resolving of our own, and we are excited to expand our commitment to delivering socially significant and evidence-based...
Have you begun making your New Year’s resolutions yet? We’ve got one for you: Resolve to keep up with Success Across the Spectrum’s new blog! Beginning in January, our blog, On Our Way with ABA, will feature bi-weekly posts covering topics related to Applied Behavior...
