Token Economies for Moms

As moms, we want our kids to want to have good behavior. They should want to behave because it’s the right thing to do, right? Yeah right. Have you met a 3 year old with an innate desire to good for this world? It’s in there somewhere but at age 3, it’s more like...

Light it Up Blue

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. My family is all decked out in blue as we raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Children with ASD will always hold a special place in my heart. I have learned so many important life lessons while working with students and...

Positive Reinforcement Defined

‘Rewards’ do not equal positive reinforcement. By definition, positive reinforcement occurs when something is presented immediately following a behavior and as a result, that behavior occurs more often in the future. Behavior–>Something is...

Task Analysis

  Do you find yourself saying the same things over and over to get your child to complete daily routines? Go wash your hands, don’t forget the soap! Did you brush your teeth? Did you use toothpaste? What if you could use visual supports, either pictures or just...