Parents Guide to Understanding ABA Therapy
Identifying Effective Treatments Through Evidence-Based Exploration
In order to understand research in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we must first define it. Research is the systematic evaluation of interventions.
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Reflect back
Reflect back on 2015, focusing on the accomplishments and gratitude that are forefront on your heart. What are you proud of? What were the defining moments?
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Kristen Cooper, MA, LMFT, BCBA, is Clinical Director of Trumpet’s Wisconsin and Illinois regions. Kristen has been working in the field of autism services for over 15 years and boasts experience in a variety of settings including home,
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Author: Terri Wright, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA – Terri was a general educator and special educator for 18 years. She received her Master’s Degree in Special Education, Consultation & Collaboration with Autism Emphasis from Arizona State University in 2012 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2014.
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ASD-Friendly Event Suggestions From Team Trumpet Chicago
Chicago; a city that never ceases to have something new to do! Whether it be a pop up market, neighborhood block parties, or beach celebrations,
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Managing Problem Behaviors in the Community is a 3-part series focused on providing resources for families of an individual with special needs.
Click here to read Part One!
Click here to read Part Two!
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Managing Problem Behaviors in the Community is a 3-part series focused on providing resources for families of an individual with special needs.
Click here to read Part One!
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Managing Problem Behaviors in the Community is a 3-part series focused on providing resources for families of an individual with special needs.
Most any parent knows that raising a child comes with its fair share of unique situations and challenges,
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What are Community Safety Skills?
Community Safety Skills are any skills that an individual needs to be safe and independent in the community setting. Some examples are:
How to cross the street safely
Community sign identification
Staying near a parent or in a designated location and holding hands
Abduction prevention
Local navigation and transportation
Tolerance of items/sounds/places in the community
Why are they important?
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The symbol of a puzzle piece for Autism Spectrum Disorders epitomizes the complexity of treating this population. Just as there is no single, straightforward manner in which we treat all those with an ASD diagnosis,
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