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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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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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Interview with Kay King on Working as a BCBA
What is a BCBA? A BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who works in various settings and applies principles of Applied Behavior...

Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 14, 20211 min read
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Interview with Maribeth Edmunds on Parenting an Autistic Adult
Are 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 Vinokurov
Dec 7, 20211 min read
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Throwback Tuesday
Do 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 Vinokurov
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Many people love Thanksgiving for all of the fun activities with family and eating lots of great...

Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 23, 20211 min read
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Differential Reinforcement
This past week for my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) part one course in college, I learned about differential reinforcement. Also, I...

Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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Update: New Home in FL
Back 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 Vinokurov
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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School-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 Vinokurov
Nov 2, 20211 min read
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Halloween for Autistic Children
It 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 Vinokurov
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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Response-To-Intervention (RTI)
What is response-to-intervention (RTI)? Response-to-Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered model approach with interventions and services...

Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
What is picture exchange communication system? Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a functional communication system which...

Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 12, 20211 min read
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is so important to ensure people with disabilities have access to jobs, so...

Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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Interview with Sara Bradford on Inclusion
What is inclusion? Inclusion is focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring rights are in place for people to achieve their...

Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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Interview with Paul Silver on Self-Advocacy and College
Did you know self-advocacy is important in life, including in college? Self-advocacy is a foundation towards success in life. In a...

Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Behavior Intervention Plans
What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP)? A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is a written plan for addressing individual needs of...

Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 14, 20213 min read
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Environment and Visual Supports for Autistics
Modifications can be made to create a positive and supportive environment for people with ASD. Environmental and visual supports are...

Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 7, 20213 min read
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What Are Some Strategies That You Know Of For Teaching Autistics?
After receiving my ASD diagnosis around the age of two, my parents got me early intervention services.

Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 31, 20213 min read
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Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Have you ever had a feeling that something was different? After I turned one year old, my parents noticed I was not making regular...

Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 20, 20212 min read
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