Parents whose child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often ask, “How can I connect with my child?” This is a valid question, as the challenges associated with ASD are primarily social and communicative in nature. Typically developing children learn about the world by interacting with objects (often toys) and engaging with their caregivers. For example, a toddler might pick up a bright red toy with rotating parts, bring it to a parent, and show it to them

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Are you a caregiver or service provider to a family who uses car seats to transport their child? Did you know that despite the importance of correct car seat installation, Bachman et al. (2016) found that 96% of inspected car seats were installed incorrectly? In this article Zonnefeld et al. explored how video tutorials (video prompting) with safety checks affected the installation and harnessing skills of four expecting parents and caregivers.  Video Prompting Video promptin

Are you teaching your clients how to wait for preferred people/items/activities? Learning how to wait is a vital skill that is taught to learners as part of Functional Communication Training (FCT). But it’s not always easy to teach this skill when target behaviours are multiply controlled. Sumter et al. explored this challenge in their 2020 article titled “Providing noncontingent, alternative, functional reinforcers during delays following functional communication training” s

Being a behavior analyst in Quebec  means practicing a specialized profession based on the scientific principles of behavior analysis to improve individuals' quality of life. 🔍 Role and Responsibilities Assess behaviors and needs of individuals with developmental or behavioral challenges. Develop individualized intervention plans  based on evidence-based practices. Work with various groups: children, adults, families, educators, and other professionals. Promote social inclus