Author: Sorah Stein
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Safety is More Than Just Fire Drills
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In our work with people with developmental disabilities, our obligations include, among other things, ensuring physical safety and abiding by the HIPAA rule. It seems that at least a few times a week there’s a news story about a shooting, a threat to a school or a healthcare setting, or a cybersecurity threat. These don’t…
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Ethics and Consultation Outside of Mainstream ABA
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by Sorah Stein, PhD, BCBA-D, CSE, CSES and Christine Barthold | PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, NBC-HWC, ACE-CPT Jeff is a burnt-out BCBA, looking for a new challenge. He has always been an avid bodybuilder and “eats clean.” Two people at his gym are looking for a trainer. One is a 35-year-old who gave birth two months…
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All You Need to Know About Applied Behavior Analysis
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You might have heard of Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA. Typically, we hear about it related to therapy for learners with autism. Here is a little more information about what ABA is and is not, so that you can make an informed decision, or help someone else do so. At the heart of applied behavior…
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Sexuality Education for Your Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Having a child with Autism or Asperger’s is an adventure. It seems some days that it takes all you’ve got (plus a few extra-large cups of coffee) to get through the day between getting out the door to school, therapy sessions after school, getting dinner on the table, homework, baths, and putting the kids to…