Function Junction:Behavior Matters

Joe, Cissy's husband, discusses his healthy journey of running and good eating while he and Cissy prepare for the "Dopey Challenge" in Disney World. Great advice and inspiration for 2022!!

Today's episode is a short conversation about making New Year's Resolutions and some of the behavioral principles around them.  Susan and Cissy offer some ideas about making a resolution that can be kept.  Have a listen.  Also, have a Happy New Year! Welcome 2022!

Susan and Cissy have a talk with Blair Overman.  Blair recently passed the exam to become a BCBA.  Have a listen to her discussion about the obstacles that may have had others give up.  She also shares about a student who cemented her "why" for working with students with autism and other special needs.  We hope you are having a wonderful holiday and find a reminder about your own "why".  Blair does a great job with the question at the end (of course).

Susan and Cissy continue a great conversation with Cheryl and Lindsey.  These two ladies share great stories that teach important things about behavior.  There is, of course, and question at the end.  Thanks for listening.

Susan and Cissy have a great conversation with Cheryl Little and Lindsey Koon who both have worked with students with autism and other disabilities for many years.  These two ladies have made big differences in lots of students' lives and have great stories to share.  Have a listen to this first part and be inspired by their passion.  Be sure to stay for the question!

Cissy uses her sleep history to talk about Conditioned Motivating Operations.  CMO's can be powerful ways of increasing positive behaviors and decreasing maladaptive  behaviors.  There are many ways that CMOs influence all of our lives.  Stay for the question at the end.  
Also, big thanks to out editor, Troy Payne.  He sure makes things easier for us.

We hope you enjoy this second part of our conversation with principal Stephanie Cox.  She and the staff at her school are making a big difference for the students that they serve.  You are bound to get some ideas.  Stay for the question at the end.

Have a listen to the first part of a great conversation Susan and Cissy have with principal Stephanie Cox.  She and the staff at her school have created a system to support the behavior of all of their students.  They support and teach all children's behavior and help them learn the skills they need where they need them.  As always, a question about an ABA topic will finish the episode.

It is important to know the things that trigger the individuals with whom you work or those of your own children.  This week, Susan talks about the importance of knowing YOUR triggers.  When you are helping someone whose behavior needs support, it is crucial to keep your triggers in check.  We hope you enjoy this quick episode.  How did you do on the question at the end?

Another great conversation with Bridgette and Chandeep.  This time the ladies talk about meeting a student where he was, providing support and instruction, and then bringing those skills back into the general ed class. They work with the family and provide information to the child's physician understanding that a big team approach is needed for some students.  Be sure to give the question a try.