Michelle VinokurovMar 102 minImportance of ReadingI was a guest reader for my classroom at work for Florida Literacy Week back in January 2022! Did you know this week was Read Across...
Michelle VinokurovMar 82 minFunctional Behavior AssessmentsWhat are functional behavior assessments (FBAs)? Functional behavior assessments (FBAs) are a systematic process for figuring out the...
Michelle VinokurovFeb 152 minRelationships and Dating With AutismSince yesterday was Valentine's Day, let's talk about dating and relationships. This topic can be hard for people to discuss about, but I...
Michelle VinokurovFeb 102 minVerbal OperantsWhat are verbal operants? Verbal operants are kinds of verbal behaviors people demonstrate. These verbal behaviors in Applied Behavior...
Michelle VinokurovFeb 11 minTask AnalysisWhat is task analysis? A task analysis is an approach for teaching complex skills by breaking them down into manageable steps. Here is an...
Michelle VinokurovJan 251 minInterview with Ron Sandison on Spectrum InclusionDo you know any autistic authors or read books about autism? Today, more autistic people are becoming authors by sharing their own life...
Michelle VinokurovJan 181 min24th Birthday PostOn this special day, it is my birthday! I turn 24 years old, which is one year away from being halfway of my twenties, haha! This year, I...
Michelle VinokurovJan 112 minDebunking Myths About ABAAs you may know, I was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. I received early interventions, including ABA, until the age of 8. Now as...
Michelle VinokurovJan 42 minNew Year, New Start!Can you believe it is 2022? The picture I posted demonstrates a new chapter in life. My family and I are beginning the new year in our...
Michelle VinokurovDec 28, 20212 minMy Reflection on 2021How was 2021 for you? For me, I've experienced so much more this year than I've had before. I went through a really big change with my...
Michelle VinokurovDec 21, 20212 minHoliday Tips 2021Do you enjoy the holiday season? The holidays can be a great time for families. Although, it can be stressful for individuals on the...
Michelle VinokurovDec 14, 20211 minInterview with Kay King on Working as a BCBAWhat is a BCBA? A BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who works in various settings and applies principles of Applied Behavior...
Michelle VinokurovDec 7, 20211 minInterview with Maribeth Edmunds on Parenting an Autistic AdultAre you a parent who has a child with autism and/or disabilities? Parents learn that it takes a community to impact a child with autism...
Michelle VinokurovNov 30, 20211 minThrowback TuesdayDo you the like feeling when your former work or company still remembers you? I'm kicking off the end of this month with a throwback...
Michelle VinokurovNov 23, 20211 minHappy ThanksgivingThanksgiving is right around the corner! Many people love Thanksgiving for all of the fun activities with family and eating lots of great...
Michelle VinokurovNov 16, 20212 minDifferential ReinforcementThis past week for my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) part one course in college, I learned about differential reinforcement. Also, I...
Michelle VinokurovNov 9, 20211 minUpdate: New Home in FLBack in March of this year, my family and I moved to Florida. Our house was being built since March. After living in a rental apartment...
Michelle VinokurovNov 2, 20211 minSchool-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS)Not only is response-to-intervention used in schools, but so is school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS). So, what is school-wide...
Michelle VinokurovOct 26, 20211 minHalloween for Autistic ChildrenIt looks like Halloween will be happening in person this year! We all know that Halloween is a fun holiday of dressing up in costumes and...
Michelle VinokurovOct 19, 20211 minResponse-To-Intervention (RTI)What is response-to-intervention (RTI)? Response-to-Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered model approach with interventions and services...