by CBS Team | Mar 28, 2024 | Behavior Analysis, Education, Parenting
Returning home from school and other activities can be a difficult transition. This is especially true for children who may be overstimulated, over-tired, or struggling with learning or social skills. Children who are on their best behavior all day may have a hard...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | May 15, 2023 | Choice, Communication, Education, Mindfulness, Parenting, Social and Emotional Skills
Noticing and being intentional about how you communicate can lead to better results within all relationships and especially between parents and children. How we talk to our kids can have a big impact on their behavior and our relationship. Different situations call...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Jan 19, 2023 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Education, Neurodiversity, Social Justice
When it comes to understanding behavior, it is important we consider how different abilities and neurotypes can affect people’s behavior. Understanding, accepting and celebrating neurodiversity is a valuable part of supporting and helping others. ...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Oct 12, 2021 | Education, Parenting, Social and Emotional Skills
Why it is important to help your child with their emotions: Helping children understand their emotions will set them up for success in multiple areas. The skills that children will need to be successful in their life will be strongly influenced by their emotional...
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 | 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...
