Strong ABA clinicians need more than the ability to follow a procedure. They also need clinical judgment to recognize when a situation calls for flexibility, ask thoughtful questions, and make decisions that reflect the individual learner. In supervision, our job is to help staff develop those skills while maintaining procedural fidelity. We talk about how c ... Show More
Sep 8
How to Coach Staff Without Micromanaging: Building Independent Decision Makers
As BCBAs, it can be tempting to step in, answer every question, and fix problems ourselves. We want to support our staff, protect our learners, and maintain high-quality services. But when we step in too quickly or too often, we can unintentionally create dependence instead of bu ... Show More
15m 5s
Sep 1
ABA Staff Training: How to Build a Confident Team
Great ABA staff training is about more than teaching procedures. We want our teams to feel prepared, supported, and confident enough to think critically and make strong clinical decisions. Building that confidence takes time, practice, clear expectations, and ongoing coaching.We ... Show More
13 m
Aug 25
ADHD and Autism Strategies: Practical Supports for Home and School
When learners with ADHD and autism struggle with tasks, routines, or transitions, it can be easy to focus on the behaviors we see. But those behaviors are often only the tip of the iceberg. Instead of asking why a learner is not doing something, we can ask what might be getting i ... Show More
16m 12s
Apr 2020
Episode 70: How to Use ABA Strategies to Lead Your Team
In this episode, I interview BCBA Shannon Biagi. Shannon is an author, entrepreneur, and supervisor in organizational behavior management. Shannon shares what OBM is and how teachers can utilize these principles to manage their team more effectively. She shares how to define what ... Show More
33m 2s
Jul 2024
Episode 286: Teaching Learning Behaviors in the Inclusion Setting with Lori Fry, BCBA
In this episode, learn how you can use ABA principals to teach essential school learning behavior within the inclusion setting. Lori Fry joins the podcast to share her experiences teaching behaviors such as independently starting work, attending, asking for help, and modifying on ... Show More
15m 52s
Nov 2022
143. Behavior FAQ: Provide Training for Families
How can parents, other caregivers, or service providers be trained in implementing behavioral support for autistic kids? And should you, as a teacher, facilitate it? I get asked these questions often when speaking about behavioral support in the classroom. In this episode, I answ ... Show More
15m 36s
Dec 2023
OT Solutions for ADHD Challenges
<p>In this episode, special guest Lori Flynn is diving into multiple different aspects of understanding ADHD, creating personalized teaching plans, developing visual schedules, and fostering a supportive environment for every child. <br/><br/>We also discuss the challenges and th ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2023
Exploring Alternatives To Pull-out Services in School-based OT
<p>As a school-based Practitioner, have you ever thought about exploring alternatives to traditional pull-out sessions?</p><p>If you're looking to expand your scope of practice, increase work efficiency, and provide more individualized services in the least restrictive envir ... Show More
40m 24s