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Safety-Care Trainer Spotlight: Jennifer Gormley

In our latest in the Safety-Care Trainer Spotlight series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Gormley, an experienced…

The Power of Consent, Assent, and Trauma-Informed ABA

A Personal Journey into ABA In 2017, I began working in a clinic/school that utilized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which…

Understanding the Intersection of Power Struggles and Trauma in Behavioral Health

In the complex landscape of trauma recovery, power dynamics present unique challenges that can either facilitate healing or inadvertently retraumatize…

Unmasking My Truth: Why Autism Awareness Still Matters

April has been known to many as “Autism Awareness Month” and in recent years was changed to “Autism Acceptance Month”.…

From Piano Teacher to Master Trainer: Noelle Drake’s Journey in Behavioral Analysis

In a recent interview, Noelle Drake shared her unique path to becoming a Master Trainer at QBs and offered valuable…

Autism Acceptance Month: Embracing Understanding and Inclusion

In 2021, the Autism Society of America made a significant shift by rebranding April from Autism Awareness Month to Autism…

Advocating for Humane & Evidence-Based Practices in the Use of Restraint & Seclusion in Your State

Considerations for Behavior Analysts Behavior analysts who are looking for opportunities to get involved in their state’s restraint and seclusion…

Transforming Crisis Management in Child Psychiatric Care: Bradley Hospital’s Success Story

Behavioral crisis management is the most high-risk process in the psychiatric care of children and adolescents (Paccione-Dyszlewski, et al, 2012),…

Transforming Behavioral Support by Reducing Restraint & Eliminating Isolation: A Customer Spotlight with Auburn School District

In a recent interview, Patrick Mulick, Director of Student Engagement at Auburn School District in Washington state, shared his district’s…

Less is More: Rethinking Physical Management in Safety-Care Training

Roy T Bennett said, “You can’t always control the behaviors of others, but you can always choose how to respond…

Safety-Care Trainer Spotlight: Katie Reyes – Part 2

We continue our conversation with Katie Reyes, Safety-Care Trainer and Behavior Plan Implementation Specialist at Eastern Colorado Services for the…

Best Practices for Physical Management in Classrooms: Reducing the Use of Restraint through Ongoing Training & Support

Behavioral crises are not over when physical management is discontinued. As discussed in our previous blog , there are several…