By Patrick Faga, MS, Creator of the FirstWork App Tablets have become common tools in education, but their impact in special education, especially within the framework of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), deserves special attention. For many students—particularly those with autism—tablets can offe…

By Nahoma Presberg, MS BCBA NYS-LBA Behavior analysis can support the improvement of an individual’s quality of life in a wide variety of ways. We can teach language and functional skills as well as help clients find replacements and alternatives for unsafe behaviors. We can also help clients dev…

By Dana Reinecke, BCBA-D, LBA. Originally posted by Different Roads on January 25, 2018 Many people set goals for themselves throughout the year, and parents often think about their goals for their children.  In setting goals for a child with a disability, there are a few important considera…

This week’s article comes to us from Executive Director David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Association for Science in Autism Treatment. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and like…

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Juliana Oliveira, PhD, BCBA-D, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism …

By Jeridith Lord, LCPC, BCBA Dignity can be described as being worthy of honor and respect. By simply existing, we are all worthy of being treated with dignity. Yet, how do we ensure that we are treating others (especially our learners) with dignity? 1. The BACB code of ethics (2020) can help …

By Alicia Marshall, MAT, BCBA LBS One of the most appealing aspects of entering the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is that analysts and technicians have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. It is common for these ABA practitioners to accept jobs with organizations that allo…

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Have you ever been in an uncomfortable situation? Were you able to freely leave or voice your concerns and have them respected? Imagine being unable to communicate your discomfort or disagreement with the situation while being forced to stay. That is the reality many a…

By Nahoma Presberg, MS BCBA NYS-LBA What do you do in ABA therapy, anyways? You might get this question a lot as a BCBA, and for good reason! ABA is a powerful technology that can be used to teach so many skills and reduce a wide variety of interfering behaviors. The possibilities are endless! …

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Julie Ashkenazi, MS, BCBA, Synthesis Behavior, and Lisa Tereshko, PhD, BCBA-D, Endicott College. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and li…

By Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA and Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA MOTAS Creation Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based practice commonly used when working with individuals who are on the autism spectrum. In ABA treatment, criterion referenced assessments are often use…

Author Anika Hoybjerg discusses the importance of selecting meaningful goals. By Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA and Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA  As professionals in applied behavior analysis and related fields, it is our greatest privilege to work with those in our care. We have a responsib…

By Stephanny Freeman, PhD, Kristen Hayashida, MEd, BCBA, and Dr. Tanya Paparella, originally posted by Different Roads to Learning, September 7, 2017 Most adults think of toy play as a natural part of childhood.  When my daughter was born, we were showered with plush animals, tea sets, and d…

-Authors Casey Barron and Anika Hoybjerg introduce the MOTAS. By Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA and Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA When working with individuals with autism or other related disabilities, it is common to use an assessment to measure current skill levels against typical develop…