Function Junction:Behavior Matters

Cissy talks about solving the problem of a student running from the playground.  Susan adds about how to help a student who has difficulty letting go of reward time.  Which dimension of ABA will answer the question at the end of the episode?

Dr. Catlett gives great insight into reinforcers.  The ladies talk about some unusual reinforcers that they have encountered over the years. As usual, the episode ends with a practice question.

Cissy and Susan talk about social and play skills.  These can be difficult skills for some people with autism. For some - work is play and play is work.  

Susan covers components of good goals.  The episode also talks about verbal behavior and where Susan started with a young guy.  A question to practice ABA concepts finishes up for today.

On this episode, Cissy talks about a student who had a hard time working because she would not put her sippy cup down. Have a listen about how she used strategies from TEACCH to help this student participate. There also will be a question to practice concepts related to the BACB Task List.

Dr. Catlett talks about a student who used several behaviors to refuse work.  She shares about the great teacher who helped with solutions for him.  A sample question about ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) concepts is included.

Have a listen as Cissy and Susan discuss reinforcement and strategies used to change the challenging behaviors of aggression and running away.  There will be a quiz. 

Dr. Catlett talks about a time when she was a grad student and she was working with a student who was spitting.  Her professor helped her see the importance of the data.  

Susan and Cissy talk about their podcast and why you should listen.