A behavior contract is a short written “if…then” agreement between a child and caregiver, and it can help many children with autism build a specific skill when the plan starts from a clear understanding of why the behavior happens and tracks progress with simple data....
The VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment is a 170-item, criterion-referenced tool that profiles a young child’s language and related skills across three developmental levels, guiding curriculum and IEP decisions for children from birth to 48 months. Parents, educators, and...
Escape extinction is the systematic discontinuation of negative reinforcement for problem behavior, meaning the demand stays in place so the behavior no longer results in escape. It’s appropriate once a functional behavior assessment confirms an escape function, and...
