impressions of applied behavior analysis

In ABA, First Impressions Matter

July 3, 2017 bsci21 0

By Harla B. Frank, M.S., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Two things remain irretrievable, time and a first impression. Cynthia Ozick Why is it so difficult to get society “on board” regarding the value of Applied […]

ABA Practice

On The Phrase “Having a Behavior”

October 14, 2015 11

By Clelia Sigaud, M.S. bSci21 Contributing Writer I have a question for myself and other professionals who use Applied Behavior Analysis in their work. When did it become okay to use the term “behavior” only […]

Ivory Tower

A science of behavior vs a science of Autism.

December 11, 2018 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Brett DiNovi, M.A., BCBA Brett DiNovi and Associates “One is a science and the other is a disability.” — Brett DiNovi The quote above is from […]

Society

Would you pay me to be healthy?

July 7, 2015 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Aaron Carroll of the New York Times recently wrote an article describing a growing body of research supporting the idea of paying people to be healthy. He […]

Lifestyle

Tips for Teaching your Kids Manners

November 9, 2016 0

By Leanne Page, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer “Dear Behavior BFF: I really want my child to have good manners and be respectful. But whenever I remind him to use his manners, it doesn’t seem […]

ABA Practice

Enhancing Collaboration among BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, and Psychologists

April 24, 2019 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Danielle LaFrance and others recently published an article titled Multidisciplinary Teaming: Enhancing collaboration through increased understanding, in Behavior Analysis and Practice. The authors sought to “provide clarity about […]

ABA Practice

On teaching skills to mastery vs fluency

January 31, 2017 2

Shelley McLean, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Sometimes I wonder if it’s just me . . . In my work with learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and diverse needs, I always focused on teaching […]