BCBA, ABA
BCBA Consult/ABA Therapy
Elementary & Secondary Links/Resources:
The following are resource that provide families with information on the basic principles of ABA, reinforcement, token economy, functions of behaviors and discrete trial teaching. Under each section, there are examples of how to implement the different aspects of ABA therapy at home.
BASIC PRINCIPLES ABA:
The following links are informative and give families an overview of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Applications of ABA
Resource Guide
Ideas for application:
- Create a token board out of a piece of paper, whiteboard or laminated piece of card stock and velcro.
- Practice using errorless procedures teaching a simple meal preparation.
REINFORCEMENT
The following links are helpful in understanding the different kinds of reinforcement used in ABA.
Positive and Negative Reinforcement
Reinforcement vs Bribery
Reinforcement for the enthusiast!
Ideas for application :
- Practice applying high rates of reinforcement and using no correction. Have a no-correction or no- negative punishment hour or morning or evening etc
TOKEN ECONOMY
The following links describe token economy and how to implement a token board. This can be helpful in shaping a specific behavior.
A teacher using a token board.
A parent using a token board.
FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR
This is a link to an informative video about the functions of behaviors. The viewer will walk away with an understanding that behavior is communication and we can figure out the function of behaviors through patterns and observation!
Learn about the Functions of Behavior!
Ideas for application:
- Make a list of your child’s behaviors. Then try to identify the possible antecedents (events that lead to the behavior) and consequences (what do they get or get out of after they engage in the behavior). *Watch "functions of behavior" video first.
This link provides printable token boards that can be implemented at home to work on specific behaviors such as following the plan, using kind words, and completing tasks/work.. Choose one behavior to focus on when using a token board.
Therapeutic Resources
Mindfulness can help to relieve stress and nurture inner peace. Below you will find videos and articles with suggestions and ideas to help your child tune out the world and tune into themselves.
Elementary Links/Resources:
Secondary Links/Resources:
Mindfulness activities to help with behaviors