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May 2024
16m 27s

Behavior Management- Person Centered App...

Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt
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Through our ABA education, we learned a lot about rules and procedures around behavior management. However, sometimes rigid traditional methods fail to work, and we need to turn to an empathetic, person-centered approach instead. Acknowledging how our learners are feeling in the moment can sometimes be far more effective than trying to push ahead. Here, we d ... Show More
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