Today we have the pleasure of talking with Gabby Carmody about all things sleep! Gabby is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist who currently works in the school system supporting teachers, students and parents. While supporting her learners in the school and home setting, Gabby decided to get additional certification to further support sleep concerns. In this episode, Gabby goes into how to set learners up for success at bedtime by creating predictable routines, helping learners find calming activities before bedtime, as well as addressing sleep concerns from both a behavioral and medical approach. We loved learning from all of Gabby’s insight and hope you all enjoy! Find Gabby at:https://linktr.ee/sleeptight_gabbyhttps://m.youtube.com/@gabriellecarmodyhttps://www.instagram.com/sleeptight_gabby

In today’s episode we dive into a practical way to teach and implement three different strategies. These include: how to use positive reinforcement versus consequences (or punishment), how to use positive reinforcement to help teach healthy eating habits, and how to compassionately use planned ignoring to decrease behaviors. We discuss how to easily implement all three strategies while keeping everything positive for everyone involved.

Today we discuss different aspects of teaching emotions. We talk through moving from identifying what emotions are, to understanding and expressing your own emotions, to finally realizing how your behavior and reactions affect the emotions of others. We discuss how to cope with big emotions in your own children and other resources such as zones of regulations to help teach these concepts.https://www.kidpower.org/What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting: A No Hitting Book for Toddlers https://a.co/d/gE0Njx9Hands Are Not for Hitting https://a.co/d/0PvgJwrA little Spot of Emotion https://a.co/d/cXDNffpZones of Regulation https://a.co/d/2F4Mihg

Today we discuss different ways to get involved with disability awareness and inclusion. We discuss topics for those with a disability such as support groups, respite nights, sensory friendly activities, inclusive sports and disability specific organizations. We discuss ways to include those with disabilities in all aspects of life such as work, social and recreational activities, and school. We also dive into educating children early on about different disabilities and how knowledge and interaction with individuals with disabilities benefits everyone. autismspeaks.org https://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/ https://gigisplayhouse.org/ https://mypossibilities.org/ https://hugscafe.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Like-Me-Disability-Discovering-Person/dp/0736985751 https://www.amazon.com/Were-Different-Sesame-Street-Pictureback/dp/0679832270

Today we discuss how to teach conversation skills. We discuss what prerequisite skills should be in place before getting started, and how to help extend conversations using visual cues, modeling, and reinforcement. We also touch on the social aspect of communication such as eye contact, understanding nonverbal cues, and appropriately interrupting.

Today we will be discussing all of the most common special education (SPED) terms and acronyms. We discuss the terms used in ARD/IEP meetings, state testing, diagnoses and professionals that work with students receiving special education or related services. We hope this episode is helpful to decipher all the lingo for anyone who currently is or may receive special education services!

Today we are discussing going back to school! We go through how to help your child prepare for this transition with supports such as social stories. We also discuss how to communicate with teachers and school staff about your child and any concerns that may arise, as well as what to do if your child is having different behaviors at school than at home.

Today we will be discussing two important aspects of skill building called generalization and maintenance. We discuss what these terms mean, how to teach both of them, and how to address skills that are not generalizing or maintaining over time. We hope this helps you with your children or students to continue to build and expand on what they are learning!

Today we talk through creating boundaries with your children. Why boundaries are important, how to create them and the importance of being consistent when holding them. We also discuss teaching children to understand their own boundaries as it relates to personal and community safety and the importance of children learning to advocate for themselves.

Today we are discussing data collection and how you might apply this to helping your children increase or decrease behaviors. We discuss different data collection methods such as ABC data, frequency, and duration. We also discuss how to interrupt data you may receive from a school setting such as a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).