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Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Reviewed by Maithri Sivaraman, MSc, BCBA Compassion comes from the Latin roots com meaning “together with,” and pati meaning “to bear or suffer.” Compassion is built on the capacity to empathize, but it takes empathy one step further because…
Maximizing motivation is an essential component of effective teaching and behavior reduction; therefore, preference assessments can help identify those items and activities that will be most motivating for individuals with autism. In this issue of Clinical Corner, Niall Toner shares why preference assessments are so important and provides an excellent overview of the various types…
I am a relatively new provider, working towards my Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)™. I am a bit confused about the different portions of programming. We have something called a “maintenance section,” but I am not really sure what that means? Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Proud Moments ABA When I was first learning about implementing Applied…
Question: I have a 13-year-old son, and I am late-comer to the field of ABA. Almost everything I read is about preschoolers and recovery. Can ABA help my son? Answered by Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA Answer: Yes! ABA can certainly help your son to learn new skills and to manage behavior that is interfering with…
Reviewed by Laurie Brophy, LCSW, BCBA In an era in which the demand for quality interventions for children with autism is increasing, but funding for training is tight, Fazzio and Martin’s self-instruction manual is a welcome and needed resource for parents and professionals alike. The authors aim to provide users with an overview of the…