Emotional Regulation is the ability to cope with the range of emotions. In this episode, I break down what emotional regulation is and why it’s important. Then we review what two major things can hinder the development of emotional regulation. Emotional Regulation skill building can be broken into 3 areas: pre-regulation, naming/validating emotions, and coping strategies.Waitlist for the Practical Behavior Approach: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlist----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Dr. Joe Lockavitch breaks down why reading comprehension is important and how we can reach out to more struggling readers. Dr. Joe is a former classroom teacher, school psychologist, university professor, special education director, applied reading researcher, and is the author and developer of The Failure Free.Reading Program. Dr. Joe shares some of the key strategies to use when approaching reading instruction and how many current programs miss the mark.https://failurefreereadingonline.com/Episode Transcription.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When a child is in crisis mode, they are not ready to learn. In a meltdown situation, our goal as the adult is to keep the child safe and reflect on how to prevent this in the future. In this episode, we explore what to do in an episode of explosive behavior. We go through the 6 steps of de-escalation on how to safely move the child through the episode. Our role is maintaining safety and providing support without damaging rapport.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Decreasing negative behavior actually happens away from the negative behavior. That means we have the most success in long-term behavior reduction by preventing problem behaviors before they start. It may sound easier said than done but there are some essential strategies that you can add to your classroom, home, or clinical practice to readily avoid situations that trigger problem behaviors while building missing skills. This episode is a great overview of essential strategies.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment were designed by Dr. Greg Hanley as an effective and ethical alternative to reducing extreme problem behaviors. In this episode, three school administrators share their experiences implementing PFA and SBT on a district wide level.Lisa Xagas, the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services for Naperville CUSD 203, shares her experience learning about PFA/SBT and how their district approached a broader implementation of these procedures. Student Services Coordinators, Courtney Peters, BCBA and Megan Palombella, BCBA, go in-depth into how their district overcame challenges with this process, how they received staff buy-in, and what some of their success look like.https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/Episode Transcription.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we review Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) and how they can be used in both a clinical or classroom setting. Dr.Jamie Hughes-Lika shares her expertise on this topic. She defines what NDBIs are, how they are different than traditional ABA, and how child-led teaching works.Dr. Hughes-Lika is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), a licensed behavior analyst (LBA) in the states of Nevada and Iowa, an International Behavior Analyst (IBA), and an Early Start Denver Model certified therapist. Currently, she serves as the founder of SAGE Learning Systems, crafting specialized online courses, resources, and a NDBI professional development membership to empower professionals in making meaningful impacts in the lives of autistic children.Episode Transcription.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:Visuals for this episodeResearchADDITIONAL LINKS:SAGE Learning Systems WebsiteNDBI Essentials Professional Development MembershipSAGE Learning Lab (Online Courses)Dr. Jamie InstagramDr. Jamie X PageDr. Jamie’s Pinterest PageSAGE Leaning FacebookConnect with Dr. Jamie on LinkedIn----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Having your team on the same page is essential for the successful implementation of behavior plans. In this episode, Amanda Borosh, BCBA, breaks down why staff training is important and how to overcome some of the challenges. Amanda shares actionable strategies for getting team buy-in and improving follow-through.Amanda is a licensed special education teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and PhD candidate in Special Education at Purdue University. Amanda’s research uses principles of implementation science and organizational behavior management to identify and address systems-wide facilitators and barriers to the implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices in public schools.www.amandaborosh.comEpisode Transcription.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this special episode, I share an excerpt from a recent live workshop. This session is titled Can’t Do or Won’t Do. Every decision we make is shaped by our skills and abilities to perform the action and our motivation to do so. In this clip from the workshop, I share how to approach challenging behaviors from a can’t do or won’t do perspective.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lois Letchford is a reading specialist who is passionate about teaching struggling students how to read. In this episode, Lois dives into the problems with many traditional literacy approaches and the impact this can have on students. She shares some key strategies for building reading skills by building engagement and focusing on comprehension. Lois shares numerous specific examples that really help listeners visualize the strategies she shares.https://www.loisletchford.com/Episode Transcription.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Julia DeNey founded Sense-ational You, an adaptive apparel brand for autistic children who need help regulating so they are empowered to be successful no matter where they are. In this episode, Julia discusses what sensory needs are and how they can impact behavior. She explores the area of tactile sensory needs and how different clothing can be challenging.Website Link: https://shopsenseationalyou.com/Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/senseational_you/Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/shopsenseationalyouEpisode Transcription.----------------------------------------------Join me live on April 23rd and 24th at the Defiance & Deescalation Webinar! Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/96/mlq2mb0vOur newest course, The Practical Behavior Approach, will be open for enrollment this summer! Sign up for the waitlist here: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/practical-behavior-approach-waitlistJoin the waitlist for the latest subject of our Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills & be the first to know when this exciting new subject launches early in 2024! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/social-skills-curriculum-waitlistInterested in our Year-Long Curriculum Access Subscription? Learn more about it here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/Join the waitlist for our Professional Development Membership: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/pages/membership-waitlistWant more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-HelperStay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=USGet all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy