In 1968, three of the forefathers of applied behavior analysis (Baer, Wolf, and Risley) identified the seven dimensions of ABA. Today, these seven dimensions guide […]
Pairing: Not just for socks and Bluetooth speakers
A new family moved in next door, so you go introduce yourself. Your two-year-old son Jamal tries to run away when the new neighbor answers […]
The Importance of Early Identification
“Most kids learn how to talk eventually, he’s just on his own schedule.” “Give her some time, she doesn’t have to play with toys if […]
Open the Door for Communication
The baby’s first form of communication is crying. New parents quickly learn which type of cry means, “I’m hungry,” “I’m tired,” or “I need a […]
Why Does She Do That?
Like any other parent, my child’s behaviors sometimes have me wondering, “Why does she do that?!” All behaviors serve some kind of function for the […]