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Time for a Timeout from Timeouts?
In a recent article published in the Washington Post entitled, “Timeouts are a dated and ineffective parenting strategy. So what’s a good alternative?” the author of the article answers the question of the present blog affirmatively. She states, “I never used timeouts with my older kids and I don’t plan to rely on it when the baby I’ll give birth to in a few weeks is old enough to go into full-blown tantrum mode.”
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The Biggest Study Mistake You’re Making (And 4 Things You Can Do Instead)
Take a moment and get out your study supplies. I’ll wait. Let’s see… you have your books (of course), paper and pencils, the 4th Edition Task List ©, your favorite source of caffeine, and, likely, a stack of highlighters in an array of happy, DayGlo © colors.
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A Quick Guide to Self-Management
If you want to consistently achieve personal goals, you must first learn to manage your behavior. The field of Applied Behavior Analysis has developed a set of procedures to help you do this. We call these strategies self-management.
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Test-taking Strategies for the BCBA® Exam - Tackling the Test Series
In this blog, we will explore test structure and how to analyze scenario questions, and we will offer strategies to help you approach the BCBA® exam.
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Which ABA Conference Should I Attend?
As certified behavior analysts, we must keep current with emerging science and technologies and obtain continuing education. One way to stay abreast of the happenings in the field is to attend local, state, national, and even international conferences. However, there are so many great conferences; how does one choose?
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Burnout: Recognition and Prevention
Professional burnout can cause numerous negative health outcomes, such as increased risk for diabetes, headaches, hospitalization for cardiovascular disease, and pain-related disabilities. Read more about burnout here!
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OBM in Education Settings
In the complicated realm of education, addressing persistent behavioral challenges and teacher turnover requires more than just well-intentioned initiatives; it demands a strategic and collaborative approach. Enter Organizational Behavior Management (OBM).
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Study Methods that Work: 8 Study Strategies for the BCBA® Exam - Tackling the Test Series
Part 4 Part 1: Intro to the Series
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Shame in American Culture: The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly
Shame is a complex experience with powerful and often deeply uncomfortable emotional effects. It is a relational event, arising from a person’s concern about public judgment or disapproval of behaviors that violate that person’s, or his/her culture’s, value system. This concern of public scrutiny can, and often does, lead to socially beneficial outcomes.
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Behavior-Based Safety (BBS): OBM Series
Part 2 of 7OBM Prerequisite Skills: OBM SeriesBehavior-Based Safety
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ABA Technologies Continues Martinez-Diaz’s Legacy of Support for Florida Tech School of Behavior Analysis
We are so pleased that Florida Tech School of Behavior Analysisannounced to its readers thatABA Technologies, Inc., under the leadership of Jose Martinez Diaz, has given over $2 million over the last eight years to the School of Behavior Analysis (SOBA) and the Scott Center for Autism Services.
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Making the Most of Your Conference (with our free planner)
Conferences are great for learning new things and connecting with colleagues. Before you head to CalABA or another upcoming event, spend time identifying goals to get the most out of your experience. Read on for strategies and a free, downloadable conference planner. Most conferences attendees seek to learn new things and network with colleagues. Spend time reflecting and setting goals for both learning and networking.
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