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...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Dec 31, 2018 | Behavior Analysis, Health, Motivation, Personal Behavior-Change
When we set a goal for ourselves, it inevitably involves changing our behavior in some way. Science not only gives us wonderful things like smart phones and electric cars but it also gives us reliable ways to understand and change our behaviors in order to improve our...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Dec 13, 2018 | Behavior Analysis, Education
When you’re dealing with a challenging behavior, understanding WHY it is occurring is the most important place to start. In Behavior Analysis, we focus a lot on the WHY of behavior- we call it the function of behavior. There is a saying in my field which is “Behavior...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Sep 26, 2018 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Health, Personal Reflection
There are so many different areas in life competing for our time and energy: careers, children, family, physical and mental health, relationships, communities, hobbies… How can anyone actually find the perfect life balance? Balance is something that is really...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Aug 27, 2018 | Behavior Analysis, Child-Led Learning, Choice, Education, Motivation
Many educators and parents express concern and even criticism over the usage of external rewards when teaching children. Some claim that the use of these rewards will stifle a child from developing intrinsic motivation. The Science of Behavior has much to offer...
