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Mealtime for many families is an opportunity to provide structure and family bonding in otherwise hectic schedules. However, for families with a child with autism, it can be a stressful experience, as children with autism may engage in increased problem behaviors...

As Halloween approaches, many parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) look for ways to make this holiday fun for their children. Halloween can be overstimulating for some individuals, so we’ve provided parents with 10 practical tips to help create a...

One of the most powerful tools in establishing and maintaining a change in behavior is the use of reinforcement. Reinforcement occurs when a consequence strengthens the behavior that it follows. For example, if lollipops are a reinforcer for a child, then if provided...

“As human beings, the most important factor for our survival has been supportive relationships” - Patricia Jennings (AFT 2019) In recent years, ‘Trauma Informed Care’ has become a ‘buzz phrase’ in the human services field, including the clinical practice of Applied...

When addressing challenging behaviors and potential behavioral incidents, Safety-Care adopts a least to most restrictive approach. There is a great deal of focus first on the prevention of these incidents from occurring, then minimizing the intensity of incidents and...

The study of Applied Behavior Analysis focuses on making effective and socially significant behavior changes. Practitioners and researchers in the field work on identifying behaviors to increase or decrease and the environmental circumstances that will help to make...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies are commonly known for their effectiveness in managing behavior across settings, most specifically they are known for their effectiveness in supporting individuals with autism. However,...