The 123’s of FCT

The 123’s of FCT

Ever seen problem behavior? Yep, me too! There are 2 main functions of behavior. People are either engaging in a behavior to GET something (attention/item/activity/sensory stimulation) or GET AWAY from something (attention/item/activity/sensory stimulation) Is it ok...
Avoiding Teaching Play?

Avoiding Teaching Play?

Play is so much fun, isn’t it!? Well, maybe not if you are the adult crawling around on the floor neighing like a horse or running around the room with your arms outstretched making your best jet plane noises only to be met by a less than impressed kiddo or a little...

Go With The Flow! Teaching FLexibility

If you work with children with autism and related disabilities, I am pretty confident that at some point, you have shown a learner a picture and asked, “How are they feeling?” Good goal, right? Well, that depends…what’s the point of this activity? Often times when we...

Teaching Emotions: Why & How

If you work with children with autism and related disabilities, I am pretty confident that at some point, you have shown a learner a picture and asked, “How are they feeling?” Good goal, right? Well, that depends…what’s the point of this activity? Often times when we...

Welcome

Hello there…After nearly 15 years working with individuals with autism and related disabilities, pursuing formal education, attending conferences, watching webinars, reading everything I possibly can, networking with colleagues and listening to families, I’ve come up...

Lets have some fun! Wait… is it actually fun for everyone?

Some of my fondest childhood memories were from family game night. Sitting around laughing, joking and maybe sometimes getting a little too competitive! Why is it then that until recently I rarely allotted time for games with my learners? Just like teaching play...
Presymbolic Communication with Braxton Baker SLP BCBA

Assessing Social Behavior with the SS-GFA

Need a more comprehensive and meaningful assessment too to assist you in the identification of the most social significant, relevant and meaningful social behavior goals. Listen in to learn about Mission Cognition’s SS-GFA Assessment Package and how you can not...
Presymbolic Communication with Braxton Baker SLP BCBA

Fun Friday 3: Teamwork Snowbuddies

This fun Friday episode focuses on the skills needed to work together successfully & joyfully as a team. Concrete tips for teaching those skills using research backed strategies are provided all within the context of a fun teamwork activity. This episode...