Beyond Money Management: A Behavioral Framework for Teaching Financial Independence

• By: Dr. Rebecca Gonzales, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Ball State University Dr. Stephanie Hajtun, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Bay Path University
• September 25th, 2026
• autism education, behavioral skills training, budgeting, consumer awareness, financial independence, generalization, self-management
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Financial independence encompasses far more than the ability to make purchases or count money. Although these are important foundational skills, financial independence may involve a broad repertoire of behaviors that enable individuals to make informed decisions, solve problems, make choices, and...

Taking a Person-Centered Approach to Teaching Meaningful Employment Skills

• By: Megan Robinson Joy, PhD, BCBA Ashley McClennen, MEd, BCBA, LBS (PA) Sasha Birosik, BA Amanda L. Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS Emily Judovits Trevor Marsh John Pagnoni Devereux
• June 25th, 2021
• adults, behavioral skills training, employment, employment skills, employment training, natural supports, research, self-assessment, social skills, Summer 2021 Issue, transportation, travel training
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A person-centered approach is vital for providing effective employment training for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In an effort to capture the experiences of those who have received employment training, we conducted interviews with three members of the Devereux Pennsylvania...

Preparing Children with ASD for New Siblings

• By: Devon Ritenour, MEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Jennifer Rosenblum, MS, BCBA, LBS-PA Samantha Smith, MSEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Exceptional Learning, LLC
• October 1st, 2020
• behavioral skills training, challenging behavior, desensitization, fall 2020 issue, family, functional communication training, newborn, parenting, siblings, sleep disruption, transition
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Introducing a new baby is a wonderful, joyous time for a family. When preparing children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for a new sibling, your approach may need to begin long before the new baby arrives. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5),...