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Positive Reinforcement within the Work Environment

May 4, 2016 by ABLG Leave a Comment

reinforcement at work

Keeping employees continuously motivated and excited about their jobs can be a difficult task.  Just as we use positive reinforcement with our learners, it is beneficial to use positive reinforcement within the workplace.  Employers may first ask what can be used as reinforcers.  But a more important question may be how to most effectively reinforce.   […]

Filed Under: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Therapy, Uncategorized Tagged With: ABA, employees, motivation, positive reinforcement, reinforcement, reinforcement at work, team building, workplace

7 Things to Know About ABA

August 19, 2015 by ABLG 1 Comment

7 Things to Know About ABA

Myths and rumors about Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, can stop a lot of parents from seeking this effective form of therapy! Here’s a few myth busters from ABLG! 1. Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is a slice of of a much larger field of study. Behavior analysis is the scientific study of behavior. This […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Special Needs

Autism, High School, and ABA, Oh My!

August 12, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

        The transition to high school is exciting and terrifying all in the same.  Some students – with or without Autism – may be overwhelmed by new peers, teachers and the school itself.  Peer pressure becomes a more significant aspect of daily life. High school is a time for teenagers to gain new freedoms […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Friendships, Social Skills, Special Needs, Speech Therapy, Symptoms of Autism

ABLG TV interviews President of National Autism Association on Safety

July 29, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

We had the great fortune to sit down with Wendy Fournier, President and one of the Founding Board Members of the National Autism Association. She is also parent of an individual with Autism.  We got to talk about wandering and elopement, and we learned some fresh perspectives on taking a “multi-layered approach” to addresses these behaviors. […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Needs, Speech Therapy, Symptoms of Autism

Symptoms of Autism: Joint Attention

July 22, 2015 by ABLG 2 Comments

symptoms of Autism_Joint Attention

Have you heard about “joint attention?” It’s important to get to know it. Failure to develop joint attention is a key symptom of Autism! Joint attention is also a critical Social Skill. Joint attention occurs when two people engage in:verbalizations, gestures, and/or eye contact between each other and a common object. There are two sides of […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy NJ, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Parenting, Social Skills, Symptoms of Autism

ABA Therapy in Middle School

July 15, 2015 by ABLG 1 Comment

ABA Therapy Beyond elementary school

Author: Christen Russell, MS, BCBA, ABLG Clinical Manager Many people have the misperception that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is only for young children with Autism or those with challenging, problem behavior. ABA can be used across the lifespan with many different populations of people. ABA programs can apply to birth through adulthood. As children age, their […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Special Needs

Household Safety for Children with Autism

July 1, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

Now that kids are home from school… it’s time to do a household safety check! Have you downloaded our FREE ebook, QuickStart Safety Guide for Individuals with Autism? It covers: Wandering and Elopement, Household Safety, and Community Safety. We’ve broken down these overwhelming areas for you.. just take one step at a time to create […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Needs

What the heck are “Modalities of ABA?’”

June 24, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

What does Modalities of ABA mean?

What does an ABA Agency, Clinic, or Provider mean when it says, “We use multiple modalities of ABA?” When you’re new to Applied Behavior Analysis, it sounds great to have all the “bells and whistles”. You might not know what “multiple modalities” are, but it sure does sound important to have them. Let’s talk about […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy

Strategies for a Squabble-Free Summer

June 17, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

Stop Summer Squabbles between kids with Autism and their Siblings

As the school year comes to a close, many of us may be looking ahead to the long, unstructured months of summer, thinking, “What am I going to do with all the kids home?” Every household, regardless of the presence of a disability, has experienced sibling squabbling. Throw in more free time to spend with […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Siblings and Autism, Social Skills

Community Safety Skills for Learners with Autism – New Jersey ABA

April 29, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

Safety Skills for Autism Spectrum Disorder

ABA providers often focus on in-home therapy with a focus on filling in academic and language gaps. At ABLG, we believe those skills are important, and also believe in designing programs that address a wide range of skills. We include domains like safety and using technology to make sure our clients are getting everything they […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder

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