I'm a Behavior Specialist located in Atlanta, Georgia, and have been working as an ABA practitioner since early 2002.
I started this blog as a way to freely share tips, strategies, and resources with fellow ABA professionals, but anyone is welcome to visit my blog and learn about ABA as a science, and as a therapy.
When I first started working in this field I didn't know many ABA professionals (being a homebased therapist can be highly isolated work), and it's hard to do this type of work with minimal professional support. I hope this blog will be a source of support for other ABA professionals.
I recognize that some people are very much against ABA therapy. It's not my goal here to try and convince or "sell people" on ABA therapy, but rather to honestly talk about what ABA IS and is NOT and let people make up their own minds.
I am so passionate about ABA because I have seen-- over and over again-- how it can improve lives in practical, everyday ways. Such as helping individuals to communicate, indepdently toilet, reverse school refusal/school failure, and increase social interaction ability (forming and maintaining close friendships) as well as remove barriers to participating in group sports, clubs, or hobbies.
Regardless of how you found this blog, WELCOME.
Hi, I enjoyed reading your blog very much. I have been an ABA therapist for only about a year. I love ti very much although at times (or many times) it could be challenging. Thank you for sharing your thougths, skills and knowledge about ABA. I am always very nervous during group meeting because of my shy character but I know that it is important for the improvement and development of the child. Do continue to share more about ABA or any other therapy for ASD children and YA. Keep up the good work.
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Hi and thanks for leaving a comment! As you get more experience your confidence will increase, and you will feel more comfortable in those team meetings! Im glad you find my blog helpful :-)
ReplyDeleteHi, tks for the reply! Your blog is really helpful. Whenever there is team meeting i will be very nervous and will feel that I have not done my best. But i guess i need more experience to boost up my confidence.
DeleteTks and let's continue to help in whatever way we can for children and people with ASD :)
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You are very welcome! Your positivity will take you a long way in this field. We need more people who truly have hearts for these kids:-)
DeleteHey, I really enjoyed your article. Thank you for sharing your logics, skills and knowledge about ABA. Keep sharing about ABA or any other therapy for ASD children. Keep up the good work.
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