Staff Newsletter | December 2022 |
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Feature ArticleThe Importance of Shaping and Prompting |
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Happy December! Before the year is over let’s talk about a strategy that is used every day in ABA sessions. Shaping is a process of differently reinforcing successive approximations to a target behavior, meaning a large goal is broken down into smaller steps that are each individually reinforced. This method is seen when teaching vocal behavior, self-care skills, play skills and academic skills. |
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For example, when teaching a client to say bubbles, start off by accepting “buh” as the initial approximation. Once the child can say “buh buh” the previous approximation “buh” is no longer reinforced. Then the approximation of “buh buh” is shaped into the target behavior of saying “bubbles” and all other approximations are placed on extinction. Shaping can be a timely process. To increase efficiency, prompting is a strategy that can be used alongside shaping. Prompts are anything that you do to help the client perform the correct response. Prompts can look like implementing hand over hand with a client to tie their shoe or providing a tracing worksheet to help a client write the letter 'A'. When using this method, remember to implement least to most prompting. A prompt is only effective when the client can respond to it. Save this prompting graphic below for future reference! |
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Rainbow ABA Center Ribbon Cutting Rainbow ABA is proud to be a member of the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce. |
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Rainbow ABA is ACE approved! We are thrilled to announce that Rainbow ABA will be hosting CEUs for staff members. More info to come! |
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Don't forget to complete your mandatory company-wide trainings! Remember, session notes should be complete & verified within 24 hours. Cancellations should be reported to your BCBA immediately! |
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Become a BCBA! Are you interested in obtaining your masters in ABA or completing Verified Sequence Coursework to be eligible to sit for the BCBA exam? Rainbow ABA has partnered with the following universities: Felician University Capella University Ryder University Rainbow ABA staff receive a tuition discount!! E-mail Lauren@rainbowtherapy.org for more information. |
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Alexandra H. Anamaria M. Katie M.
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Happy Birthday! Thank you for all you do, Rainbow ABA truly appreciates you. We wish you a wonderful and happy birthday! From, Rainbow ABA |
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Jessica Pintado, BCBA Jessica is from Ecuador and has been a BCBA for a year and a half. Her favorite thing about Rainbow ABA is how supportive the whole team is. Jessica's advice to BCBA candidates is "be as involved in the work of a BCBA as possible. Take initiative! It is hard to make time for it and there is so many other things to take care of, but all this hard work will pay off in the near future. Believe in yourself!" In Jessica's free time, you will find her enjoying art and swimming as a hobby! |
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Christian Bullivant, Center Lead BT Christian has been with Rainbow ABA for over a year now! He currently is Rainbow's Center Lead BT and pursuing his BCBA Certification. When asked what he loves most about Rainbow, Christian stated: "The most immediate thing that comes to mind is the experienced, responsive, accommodating, and overall pleasant management team/style. I feel as though I am given frequent opportunities to learn and grow as I work and that I am supported along the way." Christian's advice to BCBA Candidates is to "absorb as much as possible from supervisors and from the job itself, never stop learning!" In his spare time Christian likes to read, play basketball, clean, and hang out with friends and family. |
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Meet the Administrative Team |
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| | Karina Gomez Administrative Services Director |
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| | Giselle Hernandez Executive Assistant |
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| | Lucero Cisneros Executive Assistant |
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Fruit Loop Candy Cane Happy Holidays! These easy fruit loop candy canes are great for fine motor and can be hung on the Christmas tree or outside for birds and squirrels to eat. | | |
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Menorah Paper Plate Craft Enjoy making this easy paper plate Menorah with your child! Work on cutting, pasting, and painting. Printable candles included. | | |
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December Themed Materials |
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| | A fun Christmas Lights Name Craft. | | |
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| | Winter Counting Cards. Print and Laminate. | | |
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| | Holiday Fine Motor and Visual Motor Activity. | | |
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