by Brianna Z. Kauer | Apr 24, 2020 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Parenting
Parents, I know this is not easy. I spend a lot of my time working with parents – and now all of that work is happening from home while my 3 kids are all home. Consulting with parents often involves talking, offering suggestions, problem solving, hearing their...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Aug 7, 2019 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Parenting, Personal Reflection
Parenting is by far the hardest job. Not only is parenting physically taxing (especially in those early years) it can be emotionally exhausting. It stretches you beyond what is comfortable and beyond what you think you can handle. You never really figure it out; by...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Jun 21, 2019 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Health
According to the World Health Organization, 1.6 million people died from diabetes in 2016. It is currently the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. This is a disease that can be significantly managed by diet and exercise, yet people are dying from it at...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Mar 11, 2019 | Behavior Analysis, Education, Parenting
I recently had lunch with two Occupational Therapists and we found ourselves in a slightly uncomfortable moment recognizing the mutual suspicion that exists between our fields. Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) both work to improve children’s...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Feb 7, 2019 | Autism, Behavior Analysis, Parenting
Research has made it very clear that high quality, early ABA interventions can provide huge benefits for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. With the rise of autism, intensive ABA services can be in high demand which means families may find themselves waiting for...
