Arranging the Environment

A very scaled down version of the scientific definition of behavior (Johnston & Pennypacker) states: “…that portion of an organism’s interaction with it’s environment…” Behavior does not occur in a vacuum. It’s all about the environment. We cannot physically...

The Premack Principle

First do your homework, then you can play Wii. First eat your vegetables, then you can have a cookie. (Or Bark Thins in my case. Have you seen these? Dark chocolate with pumpkin seeds and sea salt. It will change your life. I eat waaay more vegetables now so I can...

Pairing

When working in schools as a special education teacher, I heard a lot about ‘pairing’ when you first start working with a child. This meant to pair myself with reinforcement so the student would find me reinforcing (and not hate my guts as their new teacher)....

ABA for Moms of Littles & SAHMs

Since becoming a new mom, I’ve felt like my brain has turned to mush. I’m pretty sure part of it has. Scientists- where is the research on mommy mush brain? I’m POSITIVE it’s a thing. In another lifetime, I spent my days managing a center that provided ABA therapy for...