ASD is Not a 'Magical Mystery Tour;' Anxiety in Advanced Learners with ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder; unlike Downs, Angelman or Fragile X, for instance, is far more an umbrella term than a primary diagnostic...
'Act Out' or 'Meltdown: Is There a Difference?
Revised: 27 April 2017 I am always concerned by attempts to identify behaviors that are somehow 'unique' to persons identified with...
The 'Science' of Punishment?
I found a link a little while back posted on a Facebook group to a short article titled titled ‘How to Correctly Punish a Child, Based on...
Passing the BCBA Exam? I Can Help...
I know scores just came out from the most recent BCBA exam based on emails I've received. And, as with about every exam cycle, large...
Medical Necessity in Autism and Coverage for Services
Also Published on LinkedIn Pulse Ongoing changes to insurance coverage and fee schedules which may also seek more details for children...
Prepping for the BCBA Exam is More Than Content; Memorizing Alone
Expanded Version: 28 April 2017 As another BCBA exam gets close, more folks contact me via LinkedIn or through my website to ask for any...
Severe Aggressive Behavior in an Advanced Learner Child: A Review
A quick reference to my title; I’ve never liked the designations of high and low functioning because they stereotype far more than...
Clinical Behavior Analysis: Considering Services to Persons with Social/Environmental Traumas
While many different treatment models for children with trauma exist, a clinical behavioral approach is typically overlooked. This article w
Contextual Fit: The Critical Missing Component of Behavioral Intervention & Instructional Planni
There has been a long held assumption in Behavior Analysis that a key to effective Behavioral Intervention/Instructional Plans (BIP) is...
Why Do So Many First Time BCBA Test Takers Fail: What’s Going On?
The BCBA exam is challenging and retakes not only are expensive but can stall a career and income while becoming very frustrating. This arti