What is extinction?
You may have heard people say “You need to put that behavior on extinction”. But what does it really mean? Extinction just means that you won’t be providing any consequences after a child emits a...
View ArticleWhy does my child do that?
Before we decide what to do about a behavior that we want to reduce or eliminate we have to figure out why that child is engaging in that behavior. This doesn’t just go for children with autism or...
View ArticleHierarchies in Matching
You will notice that there are quite a few activities involving Matching on Jacobslessons.com. Matching is a great activity for young learners on the autism spectrum because of several factors. Many...
View ArticleGetting started with ABA: What to expect from a professional.
I recently spoke to a mom of a child with autism about the process of beginning ABA with her child. There are certain basic things that you can and should expect from a professional or organization...
View ArticleSometimes it’s the little things…..
Being the supervisor of an ABA program is a huge responsibility. We have to make sure that our clients with autism are being served to the best of our ability and knowledge. We need to be concerned...
View ArticleI want my child to talk
When I am seeing a new family for the first time I always ask them what they feel are the most important things they want their child to learn at that point in time. And many of them say, “I just want...
View ArticleAmelia Bedelia and Autism
Some children with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome may have difficulty understanding figurative language. We use figurative language when we want to describe, compare, emphasize, clarify...
View ArticleApplied Behavior Analysis for Teachers
A Great Book: Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (8th Edition) by Alberto and Troutman Since many teachers are now using Jacobslessons.com, I wanted to share a resource that I love and think that...
View ArticleReciprocation of Personal/Social Information for Children with Autism
I was asked the following question by a therapist: What are some good ways to teach the reciprocation of personal/social information for children with autism? Teaching reciprocation of sentences can be...
View ArticleThe Importance of Antecedent Control and Positive Reinforcement In the Classroom
The Importance of Antecedent Control and Positive Reinforcement In the Classroom or “There is a whole heck of a lot you can do before Johnny and Tommy write all over each other with permanent markers...
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