Autistic Blog

Did you know it is #ABLEtosavemonth? #ABLEtosavemonth recognizes the need to help people with disabilities save and invest money. By...

What is organizational behavior management (OBM) and performance management (PM)? How do they relate to the applied behavior analysis...

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...

What are functional behavior assessments (FBAs)? Functional behavior assessments (FBAs) are a systematic process for figuring out the...

What are verbal operants? Verbal operants are kinds of verbal behaviors people demonstrate. These verbal behaviors in Applied Behavior...

What is task analysis? A task analysis is an approach for teaching complex skills by breaking them down into manageable steps. Here is an...

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...

What is a BCBA? A BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who works in various settings and applies principles of Applied Behavior...

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...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Many people love Thanksgiving for all of the fun activities with family and eating lots of great...

This past week for my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) part one course in college, I learned about differential reinforcement. Also, I...

Not only is response-to-intervention used in schools, but so is school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS). So, what is school-wide...

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...

What is response-to-intervention (RTI)? Response-to-Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered model approach with interventions and services...

What is picture exchange communication system? Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a functional communication system which...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is so important to ensure people with disabilities have access to jobs, so...

What is inclusion? Inclusion is focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring rights are in place for people to achieve their...

Did you know self-advocacy is important in life, including in college? Self-advocacy is a foundation towards success in life. In a...

What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP)? A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is a written plan for addressing individual needs of...

Modifications can be made to create a positive and supportive environment for people with ASD. Environmental and visual supports are...