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What is Free Operant Assessment?

One of the most powerful tools in establishing and maintaining a change in behavior is the use of reinforcement. Reinforcement…

Deep Dive into Trauma Informed Care

“As human beings, the most important factor for our survival has been supportive relationships” – Patricia Jennings (AFT 2019) In…

Three De-escalation Techniques in The Classroom

When addressing challenging behaviors and potential behavioral incidents, Safety-Care adopts a least to most restrictive approach. There is a great…

ODE 8-2024, Updated Oregon Department of Education Procedures on Reporting Restraint and Seclusion

On December 22, 2023, the Oregon Department of Education submitted an update regarding the procedures for reporting restraint and seclusion.…

How ABA Techniques Impact Student Success

The study of Applied Behavior Analysis focuses on making effective and socially significant behavior changes. Practitioners and researchers in the…

How To Implement ABA Techniques In The Classroom

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies are commonly known for their effectiveness in managing behavior across settings, most specifically they are…

A How-to: Creating Social Stories

What is a Social Story? Social Stories are a popular intervention strategy created by Carole Gray in 1989. They are…

The Good Behavior Game Article Review

If you work with groups of people, then you’re probably familiar with or actively using group contingencies. When supporting individuals…

Teach to the Challenge

Educators, parents, and community members are consistently aiming to teach, support, and model, behavior for the children that they are…

Avoiding Power Struggles

Communicate respect and promote dignity. These positive interaction strategies are the foundations of Safety-Care® and encourage therapeutic rapport. We all…

Responding to Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom – a QBS Feature in Psychology Today

Key Points Teachers and educators across the country are having to deal with more behavioral challenges in the classroom than…

Promoting the COVID-19 Vaccine in A Vaccine Resistant World