Author: Brian Kaminski
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A Message to New Behavior Technicians
I can remember my first session as an ABA therapist like it was yesterday. Minutes before my family was about to arrive, a million thoughts raced through my mind. “What was I getting myself into?” “Was I prepared enough?” “What if I don’t know what to do?” I knew I loved working with children and…
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“Effects of Neutral and Enthusiastic Praise on the Rate of Discrimination Acquisition”
“ABA in a nutshell, is good teaching. Sometimes people are not behavior analysts and they do a great job with kids with autism because they are naturally great teachers. But most people need training … in how to break down the skills that kids with autism aren’t learning by accident like other kids and [then]…
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“Why Don’t We Use a Child’s Name in the SD?”
To a therapist or parent who is brand-new to ABA, a lot of practices and procedures may at first seem unusual – or even counterintuitive.
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Instructions During DTT: Clear & Concise, Not Robotic
When it comes to ABA programming, Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is a heavily relied upon form of instruction. When done effectively, DTT provides a mode for rapid skill development because instructions are clear, consequences are immediate, and the learner (should be) highly motivated. However, when not implemented with fidelity, the aspects of DTT which make…
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“Adults with autism spectrum disorder as behavior technicians for young children with autism: Outcomes of a behavioral skills training program”
As public awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased over the past decade, so to has media portrayals of individuals on the spectrum in television and film.
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The Do Better Movement – A Professional Development Initiative for Behavior Analysts
With the month of January coming to a close, now may be a good time to pause and reflect on your New Year’s Resolutions. How are things going so far?