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…

By: Different Roads to Learning, Originally published February 14, 2019 Unemployment rates in the autism community are alarming, but the number of individuals entering the workforce only continues to grow. This presents an overwhelming challenge for special educators tasked with preparing learner…

By Nahoma Presberg, MS, BCBA, NYS-LBA One of the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is an abnormal approach to social skills. The DSM specifically uses the language “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts.” While this may seem str…