This article is about the BBTIPC Therapeutic Intensity Rubric System. It provides an explanation of how the rubrics can be used to plan, organize, … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Intensity – Using The BBTIPC Rubric System
The Relationship Between Mood, Memory, Perception and Behavior
Basic behavior management programs attempt to understand and change behavior by using an ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) system of … [Read more...] about The Relationship Between Mood, Memory, Perception and Behavior
Shaping Student Identity
It has been shown that a teacher’s narrative about a student—what the teacher thinks a student is like, what kind of person the teacher thinks the s … [Read more...] about Shaping Student Identity
Fire Practice
An Illustration Of The Use Of Scripted Play To Engage The ASD Child And Promote Social Development — A Father’s Story. Sam presses stop then rewi … [Read more...] about Fire Practice
The Importance of Community
The teacher’s first responsibility is to care about the student (not just the student’s achievement) and convey that caring in a way that convinces … [Read more...] about The Importance of Community
Establishing Relationships With Students
Students do much better academically and much better behaviorally when they have a positive relationship with their teacher. Teachers who were … [Read more...] about Establishing Relationships With Students
Grocery Shopping With My Daughter
On the way to the store we both try to get the other to listen to our preferred music, and must admit that over the years we have each broadened … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping With My Daughter
Did I Tell You He’s Turning Seventeen?
The Path Put aside the saxophone, forget about the midterms for now; think about that essay later. It’s crisp and icy cold outside and the late d … [Read more...] about Did I Tell You He’s Turning Seventeen?
The Data You Choose
Instead of measuring your day by the events that frustratefocus on the number of times you smile,the number of times you see others smile.The … [Read more...] about The Data You Choose
Bedtime Stories
When my children were young I used to tell them stories at night to help them fall asleep. The two boys shared a room. I sat on the floor, and … [Read more...] about Bedtime Stories
Enhancing the Efficacy of Reinforcement In Therapeutic Programs
Reinforcement is defined as an outcome or event, following a behavior, that strengthens that behavior. It comes in a multitude of forms and sizes, … [Read more...] about Enhancing the Efficacy of Reinforcement In Therapeutic Programs
This Is What I See When You Play The Cello
Your back curves like a question mark as you sit on the bench resting your chin on the top of the cello. You’re already asking, maybe five minutes i … [Read more...] about This Is What I See When You Play The Cello
