Function Junction:Behavior Matters

The second half of the conversation with Dr. James Williams will have you wanting to work in transition services or hire a person who is differently abled.  Have a listen and be inspired.  An ABA question is at the end to get you thinking.

Susan and Cissy share the first half of a conversation with Dr. James Williams of Bloom Consulting, LLC.  James is passionate about helping people with disabilities find work.  After listening to him, you just might be too.  He makes a strong point that everyone wants to work and make a contribution. It is easy to get inspired by his enthusiasm.  Have a listen and stay for the ABA question.

Susan tells us about helping a student who had a very unexpected reaction to being frustrated with a friend.  We talk about the difference between the disciplinary response of a school administrator and the response of a teacher or behavior analyst.  The episode wraps up with a question to practice terminology related to applied behavior analysis.

Cissy talks about a very busy little guy with whom she was lucky enough to work.  This young boy was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome.  In the episode, she talks about the doctor saying that his self-injurious and aggressive behaviors were linked to his Fragile X diagnosis.  Please note that not all individuals with Fragile X Syndrome are self-injurious or aggressive.  In fact, many do not show any aggression. This was the opinion of that doctor at that time.  Stephen (as she calls him in the episode) taught her as much as she taught him.  Have a listen and stay for the ABA question at the end.

Have a listen as Susan and Cissy finish a great conversation with Kim.  Kim is the mother of a young man with autism.  She is sure to make you smile and give your brain some things to ponder.  Kim is a writer who makes regular posts to the journal tab of her website - www.kimlindquistauthor.com. She wants to support and inspire people, especially those impacted by autism. She sure inspires us.  Don't forget to try the question at the end of the podcast.

Kim is the mother of a young adult with autism.  She shares her knowledge with us as she talks about things that will make you laugh, smile, and maybe choke you up a bit.  Her talk is so good that it will be presented in two parts.  Have a listen and learn from someone who has walked the walk - and is continuing the walk. There will be a question about ABA at the end.

Cissy and Susan share some fun stories and discuss a couple of errors that they have seen (or made) when working to change behavior.  As always, a question to practice ABA concepts is included.

In this Episode, Cissy and Susan talk about how sometimes individuals with autism and related disabilities may have trouble attending to the important parts of learning about a concept.  They may "learn" the wrong information.  They share interesting stories about some of the fantastic people with whom they have worked.  As always, there will be a question at the end to practice ABA concepts.  Hope you attend to the right information.

This week Cissy and Susan talk with Nicholas Guillerman, an adult on the spectrum.  Nicholas shares about his life and how he used his strengths to make connections with both people and learning.  He also talks about the people in his life who pushed him in the best ways.  

Susan talks about a fun student who thought she was a little "loco" for an intervention that she used.  The ladies share interesting information about overcorrection procedures and end with a question for you.