In this episode, Gus Marwieh (Host), Alison Baucom, Owner Baucom Behavioral (Guest) discusses the following topics: 1) How Ms. Baucom got started in this field; 2) What guided her decision to become a BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analyst); 3) Why did she choose to start her own firm as oppose to working for some other firm; 4) Why do children use problem behavior in the first place; 5) Can problem behaviors be reinforced? If so, what could serve as reinforcement for problem behaviors; 6) What can caregivers do to support children in using appropriate behavior instead of problem behaviors; 7) Is there a technical outline or guide that Baucom Behavioral has adopted or created that you feel parents can follow to help them in Preventing Problem Behaviors in their kiddos? a. Teach Functional Communication Skills b. Engage Children in Positive Interactions c. Implement Consistent Routines & Expectations d. Enrich the Environment e. Be Consistent