Part 2: PECS part III and IV

PECS: A method of communication used for learners diagnosed with ASD In the previous blog post, we discussed how to teach communication through PECS Phases I and II. In this blog post, we will dive into learning about Phases III and IV.   PECS is a (non) communication system, used at special needs schools, ABA clinics […]

How to get ABA services in your IEP

ABA Works provides ABA services in schools How to get ABA services in your IEP  If the student’s IEP is in the process of being developed or updated, you may wonder what related services can be included in the IEP.   What are these related services?   In the California Department of Education (CDE), related services are transportation and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services that can assist a student with a disability […]

Instructional Control: 7 Amazing Steps

Instructional Control: 7 Amazing Steps to Earn and Maintain When you are meeting your learner for the first time, it is important to first focus on and establish pairing. It is through pairing, that we can establish and maintain instructional control. Instructional control means that you and the learner have a positive working relationship where the learner is motivated to follow your lead. If you want to teach your learner a self-help skill, communication skill, or […]

BEST WAYS TO SAFELY CONDUCT ABA SESSIONS IN HOME SETTINGS AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 PART 2

How to Safely Conduct ABA Sessions in Home Settings as a Result of COVID-19 Part 2-Ideas for Implementation Previously, we discussed preparation and discussions for how to safely conduct ABA sessions in home settings as a result of COVID-19.  We may have now learned about our employer policies and are now preparing to enter into homes. However, with safety measures such as physical distancing in […]

Best Ways to Safely Conduct ABA Sessions in Home Settings as a Result of COVID-19 Part 1

Safely Conduct ABA Sessions in Home Settings as a Result of COVID-19 Part 1- Preparation and Discussions  How can we safely conduct ABA sessions in Home Settings during COVID?Returning to behavior analytic services in homes can be both exciting and scary with everything going on in the world and the uncertainty of a cure. There should be a great deal of […]

5 Great Tips For Parents: How To Balance Your Time

In a time where the future is uncertain, many people have had unfamiliar roles thrust upon them, especially parents.  So how can parents balance their time, making sure they remain a loving, nurturing parent while also becoming the educator? Nature and nurture are not mutually exclusive and we must find our own balance to make sure […]

Why your child behaves differently at home and at school

Occasionally during parent-teacher conferences, it is revealed that the child’s behavior varies depending on where they are. Perhaps at home the child is compliant, completes his homework, and engages in appropriate play skills with his sibling. While at school, the same child is struggling to turn in assignments or build meaningful friendships. Perhaps it is […]

Transitioning Back to School: Increasing Social Skills

TIPS By: ABA Works This week, local schools are welcoming back students while some students are starting a new school for the first time. Expat families have additional adjustments related to starting a new school, in a new country, with new cultural considerations. For children who have difficulties with social skills, this transition can be […]

Tips For Tantrums

During times your child has a tantrum, many parents may wonder how they should cope with it. There are so many different theories and approaches about this. In my years of experience working with families and teenagers, I found 10 approaches the most helpful on how to deal with children’s tantrums. They have mostly derived […]

Parenting Tips for Decreasing Problem Behaviors at Home

TIPS by ABA Works Many parents struggle with compliance with their children at home, even more so if their child has Autism, ADHD, behavior challenges, or related disorders. Does your child verbally refuse every time you ask a demand? Does he/she have trouble with transitions? Does a simple direction sometimes result in a meltdown? Although increasing […]