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Interview with Dr. Jennifer Bellotti, Executive VP of Full Spectrum ABA
I am so excited to announce I reached 40 guests on my podcast series, "The World of Autism"! Over a year now, I had 40 guests featured in...

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 29, 20221 min read
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Open Book Tests in Schools
Do you feel open book tests should be incorporated more in schools? As a paraprofessional for a few years so far, I've noticed students...

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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ABLE to Save Month
Did you know it is #ABLEtosavemonth? #ABLEtosavemonth recognizes the need to help people with disabilities save and invest money. By...

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 8, 20221 min read
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OBM & PM in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
What is organizational behavior management (OBM) and performance management (PM)? How do they relate to the applied behavior analysis...

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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The A-B-Cs in ABA
In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), did you know the ABCs are implemented? I am not talking about the letters of alphabet. In this case,...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 25, 20221 min read
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Approaches for increasing communication and social skills
In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), did you know behavior analysts use many approaches to increase people's communication and social...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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Importance of Reading
I 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 Vinokurov
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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Functional Behavior Assessments
What are functional behavior assessments (FBAs)? Functional behavior assessments (FBAs) are a systematic process for figuring out the...

Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Relationships and Dating With Autism
Since 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 Vinokurov
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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Verbal Operants
What are verbal operants? Verbal operants are kinds of verbal behaviors people demonstrate. These verbal behaviors in Applied Behavior...

Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Task Analysis
What is task analysis? A task analysis is an approach for teaching complex skills by breaking them down into manageable steps. Here is an...

Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 1, 20221 min read
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Interview with Ron Sandison on Spectrum Inclusion
Do you know any autistic authors or read books about autism? Today, more autistic people are becoming authors by sharing their own life...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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24th Birthday Post
On 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 Vinokurov
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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Debunking Myths About ABA
As 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 Vinokurov
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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New 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 Vinokurov
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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My Reflection on 2021
How 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 Vinokurov
Dec 28, 20212 min read
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Holiday Tips 2021
Do you enjoy the holiday season? The holidays can be a great time for families. Although, it can be stressful for individuals on the...

Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 21, 20212 min read
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