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Applied Behavioral Analysis in Nashville If you have a child who is on the autism spectrum, you are familiar with the range of challenges with everyday living and education that can arise. For decades, research has been ongoing to determine the safest and most effective treatments and interventions to help those living with autism. The gold standard for helping children on the autism spectrum is Applied Behavior Analysis therapy (ABA). JoyBridge Kids offers ABA therapy in an effective, [...]

Author: Ellison Fox, RBT Reviewer: Amber Music, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Editor: Alyssa Palmer Communication: the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. to someone else. When it comes to childhood development, being able to communicate is a key skill. Effective communication skills help children express their wants and needs clearly as well as convey their feelings in an [...]

There can be multiple reasons for why a child may engage in problem behaviors. In ABA, the reason behind the behavior is also known as the “function”. By knowing the function, one can utilize strategies to prevent or act as a replacement for behaviors that may be considered socially inappropriate. Today we will be discussing one of the four functions of behavior “automatic”. What exactly is considered an “automatic” behavior? Automatic behaviors can include repetitive [...]

“Why does my child act that way?!” This is a question every parent asks at some point along their journey while raising children. Finding out the reasoning behind your child’s behavior can be a big challenge. While it may be a complex question to understand why a child is engaging in these behaviors, there will always be an underlying function. Once the reason, or function,  is identified, strategies can be used to assist in [...]