Podcasts about teaching exceptional children

We're finishing up our two-part Listener Choice episodes highlighting tutorial articles that give you the “how to” when it comes to important BCBA skills. And if you enjoyed our episode on procedural integrity, you're going to LOVE this tutorial all about using token economies. We dive into some token economy history, basic set up, application, and come to the conclusion that WE'VE BEEN DOING TOKEN ECONOMIES WRONG! Or, at least not as well as we could be. If you've ever laminated Sponge Bob stickers, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Ackerman, K. B., Samudre, M., & Allday, R. A. (2020). Practical components for getting the most from a token economy.Teaching Exceptional Children, 52(4), 242-249. doi: 10.1177/0040059919892022 Kazdin, A.E. (1982). The token economy: A decade later. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 431-445. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431 Degli Espinosa, F. & Hackenberg, T.D. (2024). Token economies: Evidence-based recommendations for practitioners. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2051 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Spring has sprung on us with a bunch of freezing rain. So what better time than now to get set for a cozy crop of new podcasts for April. First up, as visit from our favorite mythical bunny with a grab bag of goodies in the form of new articles to discuss. Then finally wrap up our (winter!) Listener Choice episode with a tutorial on token economies before coming up with new ways to finish our paperwork and create meaningful family supports. Then, for patrons-only, our Spring Book Club looking at the female neurodivergent-supporting book, Divergent Mind. By the time you've listened to all of these episodes, the flowers will definitely be in bloom. Articles for April 2025 Hoppin' Down the Grab Bag Trail (Spring 2025 Grab Bag) Nevill, R.E., Crawford, M.F., Zarcone, J.R., Maquera, E., Rooker, G.W., Schmidt, J.D. (2024). A retrospective consecutive controlled case series analysis of the assessment and treatment of elopement in children with autism in an inpatient setting. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-00979-1 Santa Cruz, H. A. C.,  MIltenburger, R. G. & Baruni., R. R. (2024). Evaluating remote behavioral skills training of online gaming safety skills. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 246-256. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00830-z Kelly-Sisken, S., Reeve, K. F., McPheters, C. J., Vladescu, J. C, Reeve, S. A., & Jennings, A. M. (2025). Comparing equivalence-based instruction to a PowerPoint video lecture to teach differential reinforcement descriptors to college students. Behavioral Interventions, 40, online first publication. doi: 10.1002/bin.70002 Tutorial: Token Economies (Spring 2025 Listener Choice) Ackerman, K. B., Samudre, M., & Allday, R. A. (2020). Practical components for getting the most from a token economy.Teaching Exceptional Children, 52(4), 242-249. doi: 10.1177/0040059919892022 Kazdin, A.E. (1982). The token economy: A decade later. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 431-445. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1982.15-431 Degli Espinosa, F. & Hackenberg, T.D. (2024). Token economies: Evidence-based recommendations for practitioners. Behavioral Interventions. doi: 10.1002/bin.2051 You Forgot to Do Your Paperwork Luna, O. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Using a checklist to increase objective session note writing: Preliminary results. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12, 622-626. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00315-4 Halbur, M., Reidy, J., Kodak, T., Cowan, L., & Harman, M. (2024). Comparison of enhanced and standard data sheets on treatment fidelity and data collection for tact training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 533-543. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00869-y Brown, K.J. (2022). The use of a pictorially enhanced self-instruction packet ot improve weekly time sheet completion in an ABA clinic. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2022.2063221 Family Supports and Contextualized Treatment Planning Russa, M.B., Matthews, A.L., & Owen-DeSchryver, J.S. (2015). Expanding supports to improve the lives of families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 17, 95-104. doi: 10.1177/1098300714532134 Moes, D.R. & Frea, W.D. Using family context to inform intervention planning for the treatment of a child with autism. (2000). Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2, 40-46. doi: 10.1177/109830070000200 Guinness, K.E., Atkinson, R.S., & Feil, E.G. (2024). Evaluating social validity to inform intervention development: Qualitative analysis of caregiver interviews. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 870-879. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00899-6 Divergent Mind Book Club (PATRONS ONLY) Nerenberg, J. (2020). Divergent mind: Thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you. Harper One.  

A nice young man took pity on old-man Rob at this year's BABA conference and gave him a quick tutorial on how to use standard celeration charts. And he was so nice, he agreed to come on the show to do the same for everyone else. This week Jared Van (yes, with the awesome TikToks on education and ABA) plots our listen-speak fluency on precision teaching, effective uses of the SCC, and gets us talking about one of the best articles we've ever read. You'll have to hear it to believe it. What can't these celeration charts do!? This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Lindsley, O.R. (1990). Precision teaching: By teachers for children. Teaching Exceptional Children, 22, 10-15. doi: 10.1177/004005999002200302 Binder, C. (1996). Behavioral fluency: Evolution of a new paradigm. The Behavior Analyst, 19, 163-197. doi: 10.1007/BF03393163 Cooper, J.O. (1991). Can this marriage be saved? Self-management of destructive inners. Journal of Precision Teaching, 8, 44-46. If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

We're starting off the month having returned from a great trip to the Thompson Center for Autism 2023 Conference. Hurricane Lee even gave us another day to spend in Missouri to ponder all the exciting episodes coming your way. First, we revisit strategies for improving your parent training methods. Then we're joined by special guests Landria Green and Jared Van to discuss scope of comfort (NOT confidence) and the dreaded standard celeration chart. Finally, a bonus featuring some great posters from the conference, including a returning presenter. We avoided gushing about how awesome City Museum is but let's just say it's one more reason to join us out in St. Louis next September! Articles for October 2023 Improving Your Parent Training Practices Sneed, L., & Samelson, D. (2022). Effectiveness of parent-led applied behavior analysis at improving outcomes for parents of autistic children. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, 16, 160-177. doi: 10.5590/JSBHS.2022.16.1.12 Allen, K., & Warzak, W., (2000). The problem of parental nonadherence in clinical behavior analysis: Effective treatment is not enough. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 373-391. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2000.33-373 Kupzyk, S. & LaBrot, Z.C. (2021). Teaching future school personnel to train parents to implement explicit instruction interventions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 856-872. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00612-5 Dogan, R.,King, M. L., Fishetti, A. L., Lake, C. M., Matthews, T., L., William, W. J. (2017). Parent-implemented behavioral skills training of social skills. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, 805-818. doi: 10.1002/jaba.411 Scope of Comfort w/ Landria Green  Green, L.S. (2022, September 10). Centering consumers in ABA and why graduations send the wrong message. The Mentored Leader. https://landriagreene.com/2022/09/10/centering-consumers-in–aba-and-why-graduations-send-the-wrong-message/ Brodhead, M.T., Quigley, S.P., & Wilczynski, S.M. (2018). A call for discussion about scope of competence in behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 424-435. doi: 10.1007/s40617-018-00303-8 Lord, C., Charman, T., Havdahl, A., Carbone, P., Anagnostou, V., Boyd, B.Carr, T., de Vries, P.J., Dissanayake, C., Divan, G., Freitag, C.M., Gotelli, M.M., Kasari, C., Knapp, M., Mundy, P., PLank, A., Scahill, L., Servili, C., Shattuck, P…McCauley, J.B. (2022). The “Lancet” commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism. The Lancet, 399, 271-334. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01541-5   Celeration Charts Explained w/ Jared Van Lindsley, O.R. (1990). Precision teaching: By teachers for children. Teaching Exceptional Children, 22, 10-15. doi: 10.1177/004005999002200302 Binder, C. (1996). Behavioral fluency: Evolution of a new paradigm. The Behavior Analyst, 19, 163-197. doi: 10.1007/BF03393163 Cooper, J.O. (1991). Can this marriage be saved? Self-management of destructive inners. Journal of Precision Teaching, 8, 44-46.   Bonus Episode - Thompson Center for Autism Conference Poster Session (2023)

As voted on by patrons, our Summer 2023 Listener Choice episode is all about working with our clients to support effective IEP services related to transition planning. Given the continuing need to support clients, parents, and educational teams in creating meaningful and rewarding adult outcomes after school ends, we take a look at ways this planning can be done best and with a focus on the self-determination and participation of our clients. If you've ever been in an IEP meeting where adults talked about rather than to a student, this episode is for you! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish that CE was free? Subscribe on our Patreon page to see the full recording and get a discount for 100% off your purchase. Articles discussed this episode: Lipscomb, S., Lacoe, J., Liu, A.Y., & Haimson, J. (2018). Preparing for life after high school: The characteristics and experiences of youth in special education. National Center for Education Evaluation. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/projects/evaluation/disabilities_nlts2012.asp Martin, J.E., Woods, L.L., Sylvester, L., & Gardner, J.E. (2005). A challenge to self-determination: Disagreement between the vocational choices made by individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30, 147-153. doi: 10.2511/rpsd.30.3.147 Mueller, T.G., Bassett, D.S., & Brewer, R.D. (2012). Planning for the future: A model for using the principles of transition to guide the development of behavior intervention plans. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48, 38-46. doi: 10.1177/1053451212443130 Howard, M., Reed, A.S., & Francis, G.L. (2020). “It's my meeting!”: Involving high school students with significant disabilities in the Individualized Education Program process. Teaching Exceptional Children, 53, 290-298. doi: 10.1177/0040059920958739 Further Resources: List of Choice-Making/Self-Determination Published Curricula If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Unlocking the Power of 'Yes' with Leadership Maven, Deb Harrison SHOW SUMMARY:  In Episode 28 we dive into a riveting conversation with the inimitable Deb Harrison, as she reveals the transformative moments that propelled her to the pinnacle of leadership coaching. Discover the magic of maintaining a 'yes-mindset' and how it can illuminate the way to your deepest desires. Deb possesses an uncanny ability not just to recognize but to magnify the unique gifts each of us holds. Ready to ignite your potential and radiate your gifts to the world? Join us for this not-to-be-missed episode. Premiering Monday, 8/21/23 at 5am and 5pm only on Dreamvisions7Radio Network. BIO: Deb Harrison catalyzes growth and change, helping individuals and organizations to adapt and learn, improving performance and well-being. Deb's services span from career and leadership coaching to corporate facilitation and training. Having worked with over 400 companies, her past work involves 20+ industries with examples including Johnson & Johnson, AARP, the Air National Guard, and McDonald's. With a Master's Degree in Humanistic/Multicultural Education, New York and International Baccalaureate teacher certifications, a certificate in Organizational Leadership, training in teaching communication, and accreditation as a Cross-Cultural Consultant, she's a seasoned educator and advisor. Deb was a panelist for Harvard Business School Online's 2023 Global Event for International Women's Day and was selected as an honoree for the 2024 Lincoln-King Visionary Awards. Her expertise has been recognized by: media outlets like NTD Good Morning, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and Newsweek; learning and development organizations like Forage, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Council for (Teaching) Exceptional Children; and radio shows and podcasts like Inspired Minds, Extraordinary People (WTBQ Radio), amongst others. A powerful verbal and written storyteller, Deb plans to release new books in the upcoming year. Find out more about Deb at www.dharrisonpvd.com Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

Rob's running the show solo this month as we head into the dog days of summer. Enjoy our two regular episodes including a history of behavior analysis with Dr. Mirari Elcoro and our listener-selected episode on client self-determination in transition planning. Then, while we're enjoying a little time off, we'll be unlocking last year's book club discussing “Street Data” and releasing our talk on Quality of Life from last year's Thompson Center conference. All that and Rob gets some performance feedback. Articles for August 2023 The History of Psychology and Behavior Anaysis w/ Dr. Mirari Elcoro Elcoro, M. & Backer, A. (2021). Murray Sidman and Patient H.M.: The role of behavior analysis in the emergence of collaborative modern neuroscience. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 115, 242-254. doi: 10.1002/jeab.656 Elcoro, M. & McCarley, N. (2015). This old thing? Using old laboratory equipment to enhance student learning. Teaching of Psychology, 42, 69-72. doi: 10.1177/0098628314562681 Self-Determination in IEP Transition Planning (LIVE) Lipscomb, S., Lacoe, J., Liu, A.Y., & Haimson, J. (2018). Preparing for life after high school: The characteristics and experiences of youth in special education. National Center for Education Evaluation. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/projects/evaluation/disabilities_nlts2012.asp Martin, J.E., Woods, L.L., Sylvester, L., & Gardner, J.E. (2005). A challenge to self-determination: Disagreement between the vocational choices made by individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30, 147-153. doi: 10.2511/rpsd.30.3.147 Mueller, T.G., Bassett, D.S., & Brewer, R.D. (2012). Planning for the future: A model for using the principles of transition to guide the development of behavior intervention plans. Intervention in School and Clinic, 48, 38-46. doi: 10.1177/1053451212443130 Howard, M., Reed, A.S., & Francis, G.L. (2020). “It's my meeting!”: Involving high school students with significant disabilities in the Individualized Education Program process. Teaching Exceptional Children, 53, 290-298. doi: 10.1177/0040059920958739 (UNLOCKED) Street Data Book Club Safir, S. & Dugan, J. (2021). Street data: A next-generation model for equity, pedagogy, and school transformation. Corwin. Bonus Episode 31 - Quality of Life (LIVE @ Thompson Center for Autism Conference 2022) Presentation Slides

We welcome Elizabeth Hamblet, the author of Seven Steps for College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities, to talk about how parents can prepare their neurodivergent kids for college. We talk about when to begin preparing, and how to develop processes and good habits. We discuss what most colleges offer (or don't offer) to neurodivergent students, and when it might be best to alter plans. The truth about post-high school accommodations might shock you. We talk about it in episode 163. This episode is brought to you by On Your Marq, a College Success program for neurodivergent students at Marquette University. Call 414-288-0203, or go to www.marquette.edu/on-your-marq. To register for a spot in our SPACE program, submit your information through this portal. For more details, and for information on our courses for educators and parents, head to the Neurodiversity University. ABOUT THE GUEST - Elizabeth Hamblet began her career as a high school special ed teacher, then transitioned to working in a college setting, helping students with time management, organization, reading and study skills. Elizabeth is also a recognized author and speaker who utilizes her 20+ years of experience to help parents find an organized path through the college preparation process, get the real truth about accommodations for students entering college, and navigating the admissions process. She's also a contributing writer for Disability Compliance for Higher Education, a journal for higher education disability professionals, and her work has also appeared in the Journal of College Admission, Teaching Exceptional Children, ADDitude Magazine, Attention, Raising Teens, and Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, and on platforms like Understood.org and ADDitudemag.com. BACKGROUND READING Elizabeth's website Elizabeth's book LD Advisory on Facebook Elizabeth on Twitter YouTube

Coming to you from our recording studio, it's ABA Inside Track's LIVE Fall (Winter?) episode. And this time, our listeners on Patreon voted for us to discuss visual supports in treatment. In order to break down such a broad category of interventions, we found articles capturing some of the key areas of research including: Social skills! Vocational skills! Independent living skills! We also chat about just what visual supports are and some general guidelines for their use. Plus, Rob's favorite article story of 2022. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Wish you could see us talking and score a CE for free? That's just what you'll get if you subscribe with us on Patreon for only $5 a month. Other perks include the ability to vote on future live episodes and Book Clubs picks and get an ongoing discount in our CE store. Articles discussed this episode: Meadan, H. Ostrosky, M.M., Triplett, B., Michna, A., & Fettig, A. (2011). Using visual supports with young children with autism spectrum disorder. Teaching Exceptional Children, 43, 28-35. doi: 10.1177/004005991104399693 Duttlinger, C., Ayres, K.M., Bevill-Davis, A., & Douglas, K.H. (2012). The effects of a picture activity schedule for students with intellectual disability to complete a seqeunce of tasks following verbal directions. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 28, 32-43. doi: 10.1177/1088357612460572 Bateman, K.J., Wilson, S.E., Gauvreau, A., Matthews, K., Gucwa, M., Therrien, W., Nevill, R., & Mazurek, M. (2022). Visual supports to increase conversation engagmeent for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder during mealtimes: An initial investigation. Journal of Early Intervention. 1-22. doi: 10.1177/10538151221111762 Fields, C.J. & Demchak, M. (2019). Integrated visual supports in a school-based microenterprise for students with intellectual disabilities. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 42, 128-134. doi: 10.1177/2165143418769611 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

2023 begins with some belated gifts, not to mention a plethora of episodes and Inside Track goings-on. This month we'll be talking with Dr. Maranda Trahan and Amanda Ripley about gerontology, Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika about NDBIs, and ourselves about visual supports (including Rob's favorite research story of 2022). Interested in joining the Winter Book Club on the topic of parenting? How about voting on an ethics topic for February? All that can be yours by supporting us on Patreon (but better do it soon!) Articles for January 2023 Gerontology Revisited w/ Dr. Maranda Trahan + Amanda Ripley Drossel, C. & Trahan, M.A. (2015). Behavioral interventions are first-line treatments for managing changes associated with cognitive decline. The Behavior Therapist, 38, 126-131. Burgio, L.D. & Burgio, K.L. (1986). Behavioral gerontology: Applications of behavioral methods to the problems of older adults. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 19, 321-328. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1986.19-321   Visual Supports (LIVE) Meadan, H. Ostrosky, M.M., Triplett, B., Michna, A., & Fettig, A. (2011). Using visual supports with young children with autism spectrum disorder. Teaching Exceptional Children, 43, 28-35. doi: 10.1177/004005991104399693 Duttlinger, C., Ayres, K.M., Bevill-Davis, A., & Douglas, K.H. (2012). The effects of a picture activity schedule for students with intellectual disability to complete a seqeunce of tasks following verbal directions. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 28, 32-43. doi: 10.1177/1088357612460572 Bateman, K.J., Wilson, S.E., Gauvreau, A., Matthews, K., Gucwa, M., Therrien, W., Nevill, R., & Mazurek, M. (2022). Visual supports to increase conversation engagmeent for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder during mealtimes: An initial investigation. Journal of Early Intervention. 1-22. doi: 10.1177/10538151221111762 Fields, C.J. & Demchak, M. (2019). Integrated visual supports in a school-based microenterprise for students with intellectual disabilities. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 42, 128-134. doi: 10.1177/2165143418769611 Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention w/ Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika Vivanti, G. & Stahmer, A.C. (2021). Can the Early Start Denver Model be considered ABA practice? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 230-239. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00474-3 Rogers, S.J., Yoder, P., Estes, A., Warren, Z., McEachin, J., Munson, J., Rocha, M., Greenson, J., Wallace, L., & Gardner, E. (2021). A multisite randomized controlled tiral comparing the effects of intervention intensity and intervention sytle on outcomes for young children with autism. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 60, 710-722. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2020.06.013 Schreibman, L., Dawson, G., Stahmer, A.C., Landa, R., Rogers, S.J., McGee, G.G., Kasar, C., Ingersoll, B., Kaiser, A.P., Bruinsma, Y., McNerney, E., Wetherby, A., & Hadley, A. (2015). Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions: Empirically validated treatments for autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45, 2411-2428. doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2407-8

In this episode, let's talk about what grief might look like for autistic individuals, how to talk about the death of a loved one and how to support them with the grieving process. Resources: Finding your own way to grieve by Karla Helbert - A practical and visual activity workbook for autistic children and young people. How people with autism grieve and how to help: an insider handbook by Deborah Lipsky References: Hume, K., Regan, T., Megronigle, L., & Rhinehalt, C. (2016). Supporting Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Grief and Loss. Teaching Exceptional Children, 48(3), 128-136. Koehler, K. (2016). Supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder through bereavement. Bereavement Care, 35(3), 94-101. Ryan, K., Guerin, S., Dodd, P., & McEvoy, J. (2010). Exploring the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities when service users die. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 39, 259-265. Sormanti, M., & Ballan, M. (2011). Strengthening grief support for children with developmental disabilities. School Psychology International, 32(2), 179-193. Let's Talk About Autism is now on Instagram. Click https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutautismpodcast/ to follow so you can stay tuned for new episodes, extras and much more! For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism. I acknowledge the Cadigal people who are the traditional custodians of the land I walk and learn on. I pay respects to the elders past, present and emerging.

Rick Kubina joins us to talk about his paper, Precision Teaching and Behavior Dynamics.   Show Notes   Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors. https://www.facebook.com/BApractice Acknowledgments Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris Assistant Producers Elizabeth Narvaez Jesse Perrin Production Assistants for this Episode Biancé Ferrucci Organizational Support ABAI https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx Behavior Analysis in Practice Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx Music Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude http://www.newlatitudemusic.com Link to Article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8458538/ Links from Talk Standard Celeration Society https://celeration.org/ Standard Celeration Journal Archive https://celeration.org/precision-teaching-journal/ Standard Celeration Society Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/6125768559/ References   Kubina, R. M. (2019). The Precision Teaching Implementation Manual. Pittsburgh, PA: Greatness Achieved. Kubina, R. M., & Yurich, K. K. L. (2012). The Precision Teaching Book. Lemont, PA: Greatness Achieved. Lee, D. L., Kubina, R. M., & Smith, R. E. (2003). How to deal effectively with lying, stealing, and cheating. Austin, TX: PRO-ED. Lindsley, O. R. (1990). Precision teaching: By teachers for children. Teaching Exceptional Children, 22(3), 10–15. Marr, M. J. (1992). Behavior dynamics: One perspective. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 57, 249–266. https://doi.org/10. 1901/jeab.1992.57-249. West, R. P., Young, K. R., & Spooner, F. (1990). Precision teaching: An introduction. Teaching Exceptional Children, 22(3), 4–9. White OR. Precision teaching. In: Hersen M, Sugai G, Horner R, editors. Encyclopedia of behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage; 2005. pp. 1433–1437.

How is college different from high school for neurodivergent students? There's almost no comparison, and that makes the transition difficult for many. Elizabeth Hamblet is a specialist who helps neurodivergent people make decisions and successfully enter the higher education world. Emily talks with Elizabeth about the big move on episode 90. ABOUT THE GUEST - Elizabeth C. Hamblet is the author of From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities, published by the Council for Exceptional Children, and a laminated guide on college transition, available from National Professional Resources. Elizabeth has worked both ends of the college transition, beginning her career as a high school special education teacher and then moving to the college level in the late 1990s. She is now at her third university, where she helps students with time management, organization, reading, and study skills. In 2008, Elizabeth began offering programs to families and professionals on transition to college for students with disabilities, speaking locally and at national conferences. She's also a contributing writer for Disability Compliance for Higher Education, a journal for higher education disability professionals, and her work has also appeared in the Journal of College Admission, Teaching Exceptional Children, ADDitude Magazine, Attention, Raising Teens, and Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, and on platforms like Understood.org and ADDitudemag.com. You can support the podcast and receive subscriber-only benefits at www.patreon.com/neurodiversity. The Neurodiversity Podcast is available on Facebook and Instagram, and on Twitter @NeurodiversePod. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com

In this episode, let's talk about the different styles of play that can help children with autism to learn, improve and practice new skills and abilities for everyday life. References: Gena, A., Papadopoulou, E., Loukrezi, S., & Galanis, P. (2007). The play of children with autism: Theory, assessment and research on treatment. In L.B. Zhao (Ed.), Autism research advances (pp. 1-40). New York: Nova Science. Grant, R., & Turner-Bumberry, T. (2021). AutPlay therapy social skills groups: A 10-session model. Abingdon, UK: Routledge. Hampshire, P., & Hourcade, J. (2014). Teaching play skills to children with autism using visually structured tasks. Teaching Exceptional Children, 46(3), 26-31. doi: 10.1177/004005991404600303. Jarrold, C. (2003). A Review of Research into Pretend Play in Autism. Sage Journals, 1(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361303007004004 Jung, S., & Sainato, D.M. (2015). Teaching games to young children with autism spectrum disorder using special interests and video modelling. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 40(2), 198. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2015.1027674. Kok, A.J., Kong, T.Y., & Bernard-Opitz, V. (2002). A comparison of the effects of structured play and facilitated play approaches on preschoolers with autism. Autism, 6(2), 181-196. doi: 10.1177/1362361302006002005. Rogers, S. J., Cook, I., & Meryl, A. (2005). Imitation and Play in Autism. In F. R. Volkmar, R. Paul, A. Klin, & D. Cohen (Eds.), Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders: Diagnosis, development, neurobiology, and behavior, 382–405. John Wiley & Sons Inc. Stahmer, A.C., Ingersoll, B., & Carter, C. (2003). Behavioral approaches to promoting play. Autism, 7(4), 401-413. doi: 10.1177/1362361303007004006. Links: Interactive Play Ideas for Children with Autism Video Playing with Toys Real Look Autism Video Structured Play Movement and Play A Parent's Guide – Teaching Playskills Preschool Activities for Children with Autism Learning to Play, Playing to Learn For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.

Help! "My kid hates math! I hate math!"Math. You either love it or you hate it. Our kids either love it or they hate it.I hear you and I hear this all the time from moms and kids. The problem is that often it's just the way we approach teaching math (or any subject) that gets in the way of our kids' ability to learn. I'm no exception.The traditional education model is so deeply engrained in our collective minds, that we are often held back simply because we don't check those expectations at the door. I've been doing this a long time and I too catch myself falling into the "school has to look this way" trap.When it comes to math, we've got to be careful not to fall into these traps that can prevent our kids and ourselves from moving forward. Again, I'm preaching to myself here. This is especially important when homeschooling our kids who have learning differences such as ADHD, Autism, dyscalculia, or other executive functioning issues. So, in today's episode, I offer 11 homeschool math teaching tips for how to best teach math to struggling students. Listen in, see what resonates and give them a try. Circle back to me and let me know what you think. Ask your questions and together, we can change the narrative for our uniquely-wired thinkers. And get excited because I've just release Homeschooling The Distracted Child: Priming the ADHD Brain For Learning. I presented this training at the 2020 NCHE Summit for Teaching Exceptional Children. Now you can have lifetime access to this in-depth homeschool mom teacher training to support your ADHD student. I also share one of my new favorite homeschool resources Cross Seven Classical Memory Work. Ah-MAZING!!! I've been using it for about a month now and I cannot be more excited about this program. I'm a HUGE fan of memory work as an essential tool in the learning toolbox and Cross Seven is AMAZING! Did I tell you how AMAZING it is?!!! Check it out for math memory work (memorize those math facts for good!) and so much more. And I also mention Times Tales Multiplication Memory System. Both of these resources are fantastic for supporting your child's foundational math skills. Check them out!This contains affiliate links. However, I will never recommend anything that I don't stand behind. Thank you for your support, Friend!! :)

John Nassivera is an Author, Songwriter, Illustrator, and the founder of Front Porch Story Telling.John's mission is to create community, one story at a time, by complementing the good work our neighbors are doing, so that good continues.John has authored a number of books, including:The Garden Raid (2016) -- An encouraging tale about a young boy who yearns to belong and discovers his own path and inner voice. Respect, acceptance, and friendships follow. This story touches on the importance of community, and the value of people reaching...Chain Links: We’re better together, an eBook set to songs (2018)The Magic You Don't See (Soon to be released)John grew up in Hudson Falls, N.Y. One of his favorite childhood activities was listening to his mother tell tales on the front porch of their home. John's approach to writing is rooted in the same stories and traits shared on the front porches that many of us grew on.John worked for the New York City Department of Education for over 30 years. In 2006, he designed Explorations Academy, a new small High School in the Bronx, and became the founding principal. During his professional career as an educator, John received the NYC Dept. of Education Service Award and presented at the National Science Teachers 2000 Conference. He is a published author ("Teaching Exceptional Children") and formerly served as an educator within the Departments of Curriculum and Education for the City UniversitiesYou can learn more about John and his work by visiting his website at https://frontporchstorytelling.com/Click here to visit John’s Author page on AmazonClick here to visit see John's work on his Pinterest pageClick here to listen to, and purchase the music from Chain Links: We’re Better TogetherThe SuccessInSight Podcast is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First Story Strategies.Link to Success InSight Podcast: https://www.successinsightpodcast.com/2019/12/john-nassivera.html

Parents often take a significant role in planning the future for their child with disabilities. It is not feasible to take on every role and task so how can parents identify and prioritize their roles in transition planning? What are the most important aspects in which to devote energy and attention? About the Guest Dawn A. Rowe, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the department of Educational Foundations and Special Education at East Tennessee State University. Her research and scholarship are focused on three main areas of research: evidence-based practices and predictors of postschool success for students with disabilities, life skills interventions (e.g., goal setting, self-management, communication skills), and professional development (e.g., families, in-service and pre-service educators). She has over 20 years’ experience working in the adult service system and as a teacher and transition specialist for youth with disabilities in the public-school system. Dr. Rowe serves as the academic editor for the Council for Exceptional Children’s Research to Practice Journal, TEACHING Exceptional Children. Dr. Rowe’s publications have focused on transition assessment, transition skill instruction for low incidence disabilities, and family engagement. Links to mentioned content can be found in the show notes at https://www.lomah.org/podcastseason3/97 Kim can be found on instagram as journey2lomah This show is part of a 13 episode series focusing on the transition plan that goes into the IEP at the age of 14 or 16.

MTT038| Assistive Technology Part 3, Dive Into UDL - Luis Perez & Kendra Grant Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Luis Perez joins us again with co-author, Kendra Grant, of the book “Dive Into UDL”. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing instruction that meets the needs of every learner. They discuss an overview of UDL, showing how to offer flexibility in methods of presentation, student participation and expression to support high achievement for all students, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency.  “Dive into UDL” shows K-12 educators how to incorporate UDL in their instructional design and engage in continuous professional growth. The book also appeals to those in coaching positions and to administrators seeking to support their staff. The book offers three modes of entry to allow educators to “start where they are” in their understanding of UDL and how it applies to their areas of instruction; shows educators how to enhance and transform their instructional practices by applying a UDL lens to analyze and redesign lessons; illustrates how to design accessible materials and use technology to provide more options for learners; and highlights how UDL is foundational to inquiry-based, project-based and constructivist hands-on learning. Luis Perez Luis Pérez is a technical assistance specialist for the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. In this role, he promotes the creation, delivery and use of high quality accessible educational materials and technologies to support equitable learning opportunities for all students. He holds a doctorate in special education and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of South Florida. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009, and as a Google in Education Certified Educator in 2014, and he is the current President of the Inclusive Learning Network of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), which named him its 2016 Outstanding Inclusive Educator. Luis has published three books on accessibility, mobile learning and UDL: Mobile Learning for All (Corwin Press), Dive into UDL (ISTE) and Learning on the Go (CAST Publishing). His work has also appeared in publications such Teaching Exceptional Children, Closing the Gap Solutions, THE Journal, and The Loop Magazine.  In addition to his work in educational technology, Luis is an avid photographer whose work has been featured on Better Photography magazine, Business Insider, the New York Times Bits Blog and the Sydney Morning Herald.  Contact: Luis Perez Luis Perez’s Website Twitter: @eyeonaxs Instagram: Luis Perez Instagram Email: lfperez411@gmail.com   Kendra Grant Kendra Grant has held many roles in education, including teacher, district special education coordinator and assistive technology (AT) specialist in a large school district. She currently works with Quillsoft as director of professional development and learning, and was formerly co-founder and chief education officer for a professional learning company delivering large-scale technology implementation across North America. Grant holds a master’s of educational technology from the University of British Columbia with a focus on professional learning, eLearning (K-20) and the application of UDL to both. She is a past president of ISTE’s Inclusive Learning Network. Contact: Kendra Grant Kendra Grant’s Website Twitter: @KendraFGrant   Items mentioned in Episode 38: Three principles of UDL Multiple Means of Engagement Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Action and Expression National Center on Accessible Educational Materials Twitter: AEM_Center   Luis Perez’s TED Talk for ISTE UDL FETC ATIA Conference Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age Dive Into UDL by Luis Perez and Kendra Grant Learning On The Go by Luis Perez   We would love to hear from you!  Let us know if this format is helpful to you!  Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes?     Email us  Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com   If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE SHOW!  Please share this podcast with someone you think might benefit.   What’s in your Tech Toolbelt? www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music  

MTT035| Assistive Technology Part 2, Learning on the Go - Luis Perez Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Luis Perez joins us again to talk about the tools you can add to your tech toolbelt for Universal Design for Learning (UDL).  While UDL is the framework, the technology is the tools to implement and practice using UDL in the classroom. Luis Pérez is a technical assistance specialist for the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. In this role, he promotes the creation, delivery and use of high quality accessible educational materials and technologies to support equitable learning opportunities for all students. He holds a doctorate in special education and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of South Florida. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009, and as a Google in Education Certified Educator in 2014, and he is the current President of the Inclusive Learning Network of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), which named him its 2016 Outstanding Inclusive Educator. Luis has published three books on accessibility, mobile learning and UDL: Mobile Learning for All (Corwin Press), Dive into UDL (ISTE) and Learning on the Go (CAST Publishing). His work has also appeared in publications such Teaching Exceptional Children, Closing the Gap Solutions, THE Journal, and The Loop Magazine.  In addition to his work in educational technology, Luis is an avid photographer whose work has been featured on Better Photography magazine, Business Insider, the New York Times Bits Blog and the Sydney Morning Herald.   “We need to provide options for how we engage learners, how we present information to them, and then how we allow them to respond and show their understanding.”, Luis Perez.   Contact: Luis Perez Luis Perez’s Website Twitter: @eyeonaxs Instagram: Luis Perez Instagram Email: lfperez411@gmail.com   Items mentioned in Episode 35: Three principles of UDL Multiple Means of Engagement Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Action and Expression National Center on Accessible Educational Materials Twitter: AEM_Center ABLE Framework Access to Content and Tools Built in support for Variability Leveraging Multimedia Expression and Creativity Luis Perez’s TED Talk for ISTE UDL Due App Read and Write for Google Chrome MindNode GoodNotes Voice Dream Reader Noteability Adobe Spark Clips Explain Everything iMovie Book Creator TouchCast FETC ATIA Conference   Dive Into UDL Learning On The Go by Luis Perez   We would love to hear from you!  Let us know if this format is helpful to you!  Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes?     Email us Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com   If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE SHOW!  Please share this podcast with someone you think might benefit.   What’s in your Tech Toolbelt? www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music  

MTT031| Assistive Technology Part 1, Technology Makes Things Possible - Luis Perez Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. An introduction to the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. They provide resources and technical assistance for educators, parents, students, publishers, conversion houses, accessible media producers, and others interested in learning more about AEM and implementing AEM and the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS). National Center on Accessible Educational Materials #AEM4all Twitter: AEM_Center Facebook: AEM Center   Luis Perez Luis Pérez is a technical assistance specialist for the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. In this role, he promotes the creation, delivery and use of high quality accessible educational materials and technologies to support equitable learning opportunities for all students. He holds a doctorate in special education and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of South Florida. He was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009, and as a Google in Education Certified Educator in 2014, and he is the current President of the Inclusive Learning Network of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), which named him its 2016 Outstanding Inclusive Educator. Luis has published three books on accessibility, mobile learning and UDL: Mobile Learning for All (Corwin Press), Dive into UDL (ISTE) and Learning on the Go (CAST Publishing). His work has also appeared in publications such Teaching Exceptional Children, Closing the Gap Solutions, THE Journal, and The Loop Magazine.  In addition to his work in educational technology, Luis is an avid photographer whose work has been featured on Better Photography magazine, Business Insider, the New York Times Bits Blog and the Sydney Morning Herald.   Contact: Luis Perez Luis Perez’s Website Twitter: @eyeonaxs Instagram: Luis Perez Instagram Email: lfperez411@gmail.com   Items mentioned in Episode 31: Luis Perez’s TED Talk for ISTE UDL SETT - Student, Environment, Task, Tools The End of Average by Todd Rose The KIPP program Office Lens App for IOS Office Lens App for Android Designing for Accessibility with POUR Cadet Dive Into UDL Learning On The Go by Luis Perez   We would love to hear from you!  Let us know if this format is helpful to you!  Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes?     Email us Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com   If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE SHOW!  Please share this podcast with someone you think might benefit. What’s in your Tech Toolbelt? www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music  

A booming gaming industry has flooded the market with educational software applications in recent years, but little evidence exists to prove or disprove student achievement using these games. In this podcast, we speak with author Nancy Nelson about the obstacles and benefits of using educational games and apps. Nancy coauthored the article “Considerations for Realizing the Promise of Educational Gaming Technology, which appeared in TEACHING Exceptional Children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

Children with disabilities perform lower in mathematics than their peers without disabilities, a trend that raises questions about why. In this R2P podcast, we speak with authors Elizabeth Hughes, Sarah Powell, and Liz Stevens about how imprecise language can contribute to students' difficulty learning math. Elizabeth, Sarah, and Liz coauthored the article “Supporting Clear and Concise Mathematics Language: Instead of That, Say This,” which appeared in TEACHING Exceptional Children. Elizabeth M. Hughes is an assistant professor of special education in the Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education at Pennsylvania State University. Sarah R. Powell is an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Liz Stevens is a doctoral student in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

Recent research indicates individuals with intellectual disability can learn to read at a higher level than previously thought. In this R2P podcast, publications manager, Lorraine Sobson, speaks with researcher Chris Lemons about what this new information means for practice. Listen to learn tips that will help you improve literacy outcomes for these learners. Chris authored the article, 10 Research-Based Tips for Enhancing Literacy Instruction for Students With Intellectual Disability, which appeared in TEACHING Exceptional Children. Chris Lemons is an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

In this R2P podcast, publications manager, Lorraine Sobson, chats with Margaret (Maggie) Schulze, about teaching self-management skills to students with ASD. Listen to learn about procedures such as self-monitoring, goal setting, self-instruction, and self-graphing that can help students with disabilities change their classroom behavior. Maggie authored the article Self-Management Strategies to Support Students With ASD, which appeared in TEACHING Exceptional Children. Margaret Schulze is a teaching associate in the Department of Special Education at the University of Washington, Seattle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

In this R2P podcast, publications manager Lorraine Sobson chats with Sarah Nagro about how to engage students with disabilities when teaching to a whole group. Listen to learn how strategies such as hand signals and response cards can help to keep your students tuned in. Sarah co-authored the TEACHING Exceptional Children article, “Whole-Group Response Strategies to Promote Student Engagement in Inclusive Classrooms.” Sarah Nagro is an assistant professor in the Division of Special Education and Disability Research at George Mason University. Her research focuses on teacher preparation in special education with an emphasis on education in inclusive classrooms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

In this Research2Practice podcast, Lorraine Sobson speaks with Eric Claravall about how to incorporate morphology, which is the study of word structure, into literacy instruction. Listen in to find out how attention to morphology can help you build reading and spelling skills in your students. Eric Claravall is an adjunct professor in the Department of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University. Eric is the author of a recent article in TEACHING Exceptional Children entitled, “Integrating Morphological Knowledge in Literacy Instruction” which outlines four literacy components (morphemic analysis, vocabulary and spelling, contextual reading, and written expression) to create a framework for using morphology in reading and spelling instruction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

In this episode of Research2Practice, Kara Hume joins us to talk about how and why students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might express grief differently from their peers who do not have ASD. Listen in to find out how you can best support these students after a loss. Kara Hume is a scientist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill. She co-authored the TEACHING Exceptional Children article, “Supporting Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Grief and Loss” which outlines eight steps to help school personnel support students with ASD in times of grief. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

In this episode of Research2Practice, Brandi Ansley joins us to talk about the importance of stress management for teachers. Stress affects your body, your job performance, and the learning outcomes of your students, so listen as Brandi describes how you can implement a Self-directed Stress Management Plan that will benefit you and your students. Brandi Ansley is a researcher at Georgia State University College of Education. She also conducts workshops for Atlanta area educators on topics such as stress management, interpersonal communication, and social-emotional skills. She co-authored a recent article in TEACHING Exceptional Children entitled, “Optimizing Special Educator Wellness and Job Performance Through Stress Management.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

In this episode of Research2Practice, Holly Lane and Paige Cullen Pullen are with us to talk about why blending wheels work and how we can use them to help struggling readers with decoding. Holly Lane is an associate professor in the College of Education at the University of Florida. Paige Cullen Pullen is an associate professor at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education. They are the authors of a recent article in TEACHING Exceptional Children entitled, “Blending wheels: Tools for decoding practice.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exceptionalchildren/support

THE COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IS THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL ED TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. DR. BROWN IS A VERY WELCOME FIRST TIME GUEST TO OUR SHOW TALKKING ABOUT MIS-CONCEPTIONS, TEACHER TRAINING AND RETENTION