Addressing Sensory Behaviors Through the Lens of an Occupational Therapist and a Behavior Analyst

• By: Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA Caleigh Dion, OT, MSOT, OTR Melmark
• January 10th, 2024
• behavior analysis, collaboration, evidence-based intervention, function-based assessment, individualized intervention, occupational therapy, sensory behaviors, sensory dysfunctions, sensory integration theory, Winter 2024 Issue
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prevalent developmental and neurological disability that affects one in 36 children (CDC, 2023a). Individuals with ASD may have significant impairments in social communication and interaction, restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests, sensory features, and...

Practicing with Compassionate Care: A Missing Piece in Behavior Analytic Training

• By: Ashley Kemmerer, MS, BCBA Graham Behavior Services
• March 26th, 2021
• ABA, behavior analysis, behavior analysts, compassion, empathy, feelings, parents, Spring 2021 Issue, stress, sympathy, training
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Becoming and practicing behavior analysis is often synonymous with a strong understanding of the technical components of behavior change procedures. Our training often emphasizes skills such as the memorization of terminology until it becomes second nature, evaluating and conducting research, and...