Masking vs. Adapting: How We Can Support Autistic Kids Without Erasing Who They Are
Masking vs. Adapting As a BCBA, I spend a lot of my practice asking myself one question: am I preserving […]
Autism
ABA Strategies, Autism, Life Skills, Special Education Classroom Tips
How to Teach Accepting “No”
Let’s talking about teaching accepting “no.” If you read my recent post on Replacement Behaviors, you’ll know that all ethical
Cultural Considerations in ABA: Writing Culturally-Responsive Programs
By Emma Ryan | The Learning Garden Let’s talk cultural considerations in ABA. One day, I was supervising a session
ABA Strategies, Autism
Replacement Behavior: Why Reducing A Behavior Isn’t Enough
Here’s why every behavior plan needs a replacement behavior, not just a reduction goal.
Is Eliminating Stereotypy Harmful? A BCBA on Stimming in Autism
“A mother asked me to reduce her son’s flapping behavior. She made complete sense. I still said no — because I’ve come to believe we’ve been asking the wrong person to change.”