Function Junction:Behavior Matters

Cissy and Susan talk about social and play skills.  These can be difficult skills for some people with autism. For some - work is play and play is work.  

Susan covers components of good goals.  The episode also talks about verbal behavior and where Susan started with a young guy.  A question to practice ABA concepts finishes up for today.

On this episode, Cissy talks about a student who had a hard time working because she would not put her sippy cup down. Have a listen about how she used strategies from TEACCH to help this student participate. There also will be a question to practice concepts related to the BACB Task List.

Dr. Catlett talks about a student who used several behaviors to refuse work.  She shares about the great teacher who helped with solutions for him.  A sample question about ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) concepts is included.

Have a listen as Cissy and Susan discuss reinforcement and strategies used to change the challenging behaviors of aggression and running away.  There will be a quiz. 

Susan and Cissy talk about their podcast and why you should listen.

Dr. Catlett talks about a time when she was a grad student and she was working with a student who was spitting.  Her professor helped her see the importance of the data.