Applied Behavior Analysis
…years ago which addresses core behavioral challenges resulting from impairments in social communication and emotional regulation. ABA uses reinforcement as well as preventative and proactive behavior management strategies to create…
Read more...Gestures, Signs, Pictures, and Words: How Does It All Work? Part 2
…Intervention program are “eat,” “drink,” “cookie/cracker,” “fish” (edible goldfish), “baby,” “go,” etc. Parents who want to use signs that facilitate language in the home can search online sign language dictionaries…
Read more...Early Intervention
…and post-treatment test scores collected for each of the children in our Early Intervention program. We share each child’s test results with parents so they can be assured of progress….
Read more...Storytelling and Literacy
…on key information. For example, Who questions prompt them to think about the characters of the story. What questions help them recognize the storyline or the events that are happening…
Read more...Prompting Hierarchy: Part 3
…the sign. A special note on open-ended questions and requests for response As we discussed in the Prompting Hierarchy: Part 2, one way to prompt for communication is to ask…
Read more...Managing Challenging Behaviors: Part 3
…internalize as self-beneficial rather than performed in order to obtain the reward, rewards must initially be given continuously, then 75% of the time, followed by reductions to 50% of the…
Read more...Sensory Strategies in Action: How to Alert or Calm Yourself or Your Child
…can assist you with using environmental/sensory strategies to support you or your child. References: ALERT program from Therapy Works, Inc.: www.alertprogram.com Ayres, J. (2005). Sensory Integration…
Read more...Graphic Organizers and Reading Comprehension
…comprehension skills of their children and students. Below is an example of a graphic organizer that can be utilized while working on reading comprehension and WH questions. Example of Implementation:…
Read more...Sensory Enriching Activities
…information to produce a meaningful response is called sensory integration. You can create sensory based activities with toys and materials you might already have in your home. Below are activities…
Read more...Early Intervention: An Overview
…early intervention process started! Contact us today to set up an appointment with one of our speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, or behavior therapists. Resource Early Intervention. Retrieved from http://www.kidsource.com/what-early-intervention…
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