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What is Early Intervention?

January 28, 2018 bsci21 1

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Learning that your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at an early age provides families with an amazing opportunity to get support early. Children who begin early […]

Lifestyle

A Behavior Analytic Perspective on Flirtation and the Complexity of Tacting Repertoires

May 1, 2017 0

By Jennifer Wade, PhD Guest Author I’ve always been a fan of people watching; any opportunity when I can watch individuals interact with one another has been engaging. My fondness for people watching encompasses every […]

Ivory Tower

Reinforcement Isn’t Real

March 13, 2015 5

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D President, bSci21Media, LLC Yep, you heard me right. Reinforcement isn’t real. Not if you are a functional contextualist. You see there are at least two dominant philosophical views in […]

ABA Practice

Response to: 5 Considerations Before Using Restraints and Seclusions

February 15, 2016 9

Josh K. Pritchard, PhD, BCBA-D (Florida Institute of Technology) Marc D’Antin, M.A., BCBA (Lodestone Academy) Guest Authors After reading the article “5 Considerations Before Using Restraints and Seclusions” [1], we sat down to write a […]

Society

Coronado’s New Community Reinforcement Program

December 7, 2015 1

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Coronado California, a small island community adjacent to San Diego, is perhaps best known for its Naval Amphibious Base. Soon, it may also be known for […]

Lifestyle

Relocating With An Autism Family

August 19, 2015 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Founding Editor, bSci21.org Moving is always stressful. Take it from me, I know. I’ve moved across the country and back and lived in four different cities. Make that […]

Business/OBM

Words, Sticks, Stones, and Feedback

July 29, 2015 0

By Scott Herbst, PhD bSci21 Contributing Writer Many of us struggle with giving difficult feedback. It isn’t fun. We want people to do well and we want to tell them they did well. Just last […]