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How the Brain Misleads Us
Two questions underscore important points related to kids with special needs. To understand that statement, answer each of the following questions: What color are road stop signs? What color are yield...
View ArticleTop Ten Most Viewed Special Education Advisor Guest Articles for 2012
The following is a list of the most viewed special education advisor guest articles from 2012. Thank you to all of the guest authors that have submitted articles to Special Education Advisor in 2012....
View ArticleAssessing the Efficacy of Sensory Diets on Latent Responding and Frequency of...
Typically developing people can take in all sensory input (i.e.: visual, tactile, auditory, olfactory, etc) and regulate their sensory systems to remain at a state of homeostasis (i.e.: sensory...
View ArticleSend Em’ To The Principal’s Office!
When I was in elementary school, I had a bit of a tough time of it. From first to third grade I spent an inordinate amount of time in the principal’s office, the punitive measure of choice at my...
View ArticleTen Potential Causes for Off Task Behavior in School
I attended an IEP this week where the discussion focused mainly on the student’s off task behavior; there are a variety of reasons why a student will exhibit this behavior. The difficulty is...
View ArticleUsing Ecological Assessments to Set Meaningful Goals for ABA Interventions
When professionals develop ABA intervention programs for students with ASD and other disabilities, they use many different approaches when selecting goals. Some use criterion-referenced assessment...
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Teaching Self-Calming Skills
“You need to calm down.” This is something I hear a lot in my work as a behavior specialist when a student starts to get agitated– answering rudely, refusing to work, making insulting comments or...
View ArticleTrying to Figure Out the Function for Problem Behaviors? Ask the Child!
When addressing problem behaviors in individuals with ASD, the first step is to determine the function the behavior serves. The main reason why we need to determine the function for problem behavior...
View ArticleDe-escalating Conflict in the Classroom
Conflict is a necessary part of life. It inevitably occurs in classrooms where groups of individuals, with varied needs and experiences, pursue shared and individual goals. Successful classrooms are...
View ArticleADHD Behavior Management – Teach Your Kids How
This is a common refrain at our house – sound familiar? “Son, you look like you’ve lost focus. What do you need to do to get back on task?” Wouldn’t it be great if your son’s behavior management was...
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