Todays episode we discuss how to set children up for success when tackling conflict and bullying. We discuss prerequisite skills such as perspective taking, tolerating no, and understanding boundaries in relationships. We dive into how to teach what a bully is and how children should respond to bullying. Finally, we share tools such as using a contingency map and kidpower.org to help support children with these difficult topics.

https://www.kidpower.org

https://youtu.be/GBSDZRPraz0?si=ElKAUHoxgaJuoR05

Episode 27: Behavior Breakthrough with Bailey Payne, BCBA

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Bailey Payne, BCBA about her new book Behavior Breakthrough. We discuss her function based approach to behavior change as well as her heavy focus on utilizing reinforcement to its fullest potential. We go into the difference between reinforcement and bribing and how to focus on the good in your children to help change their behavior for the better.

Behavior Breakthrough: 12 Skills to Transform Behavior at Home and in the Classroom

https://a.co/d/2ZMip9T

https://www.baileypayne.com

Today we break down 7 modern parenting tips based on a cosmotogether.com article and give a behavioral prospective on these tips. These tips include: embracing technology, using intrinsic motivation, encouraging independence, balancing screen time, teaching emotional intelligence, being flexible and adaptable, and raising global citizens. We discuss how these tips can be useful to both learners with and without disabilities and how they can be implemented using behavioral strategies.

https://cosmotogether.com/blogs/news/7-new-age-parenting-tips-for-the-modern-parent

Today we discuss strategies and tips to help reduce stress around the holidays. Recognizing that this is a special time with many new events and changes in routine going on, we share how to set children with and without disabilities up for success. Some of these strategies include visual supports and schedules, helping them know who they will be around and navigating expectations with your children and other family members. We hope this helps everyone have a joyous holiday season ahead! 

Today we had the pleasure of talking with Tina Stewart about advocating for her son Jaxon. Tina is a mom to four beautiful children, including her son Jaxon who has Autism. Tina discussed what is was like advocating for him through the process of getting him diagnosed with Autism, to getting the correct therapies, to advocating and collaborating with school professionals. Tina also shared what is it like to parent and support all of her children while helping Jaxon reach his highest potential in life.

Today we discuss the importance of early intervention in developmental and intellectual disabilities. We discuss what signs to look for that you may need early intervention or to further pursue a diagnosis. We discuss the differences between public school early intervention and private therapy such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. We discuss what an assessment for early intervention may entail and what early intervention would look like in both the public and private spaces.

Today we go into a general overview of how to teach academic skills. We discuss considering environmental factors, how to pace a lesson and balance maintenance vs. new concepts. We also talk about using reinforcement to help motivate and reinforce these types of skills.

Today we discuss how to teach skills to successfully interact in different settings in the community. We discuss teaching setting specific skills, safety skills in the community as well as how to deal with interfering behavior in the community. We hope this episode sets your learner up for success and independence in the community!

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Gabby Carmody about all things sleep! Gabby is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist who currently works in the school system supporting teachers, students and parents. While supporting her learners in the school and home setting, Gabby decided to get additional certification to further support sleep concerns. In this episode, Gabby goes into how to set learners up for success at bedtime by creating predictable routines, helping learners find calming activities before bedtime, as well as addressing sleep concerns from both a behavioral and medical approach. We loved learning from all of Gabby’s insight and hope you all enjoy!

Find Gabby at:

https://linktr.ee/sleeptight_gabby

https://m.youtube.com/@gabriellecarmody

https://www.instagram.com/sleeptight_gabby

In today’s episode we dive into a practical way to teach and implement three different strategies. These include: how to use positive reinforcement versus consequences (or punishment), how to use positive reinforcement to help teach healthy eating habits, and how to compassionately use planned ignoring to decrease behaviors. We discuss how to easily implement all three strategies while keeping everything positive for everyone involved.