Staff Newsletter | January 2023 |
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Feature ArticleWhy is Generalization Important? |
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As we welcome in the new year, let’s not forget about all the amazing skills your client has learned in the year of 2022! One way you can make sure your client does not forget their skills is through generalization. Generalization is a very important concept in the field of ABA. Generalization is defined as a learner emitting a target behavior in a setting or stimulus situation that differs from the instructional setting (Cooper et al., 2020). |
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Or in other words, generalization is the ability for an individual to perform a skill under different conditions. Generalization is incorporated in all programming to ensure the client can successfully apply the skills learned from a clinical setting to the real world. This concept looks different with every client. For example, a client may be learning how to answer different WH questions with an end goal of being able to have a conversation with anyone. By running programs with different people, settings and questions promote generalization. Generalization is important because it allows your client to adapt and thrive outside of the instructional setting. Imagine learning how to cook in a pretend kitchen and not any other way? You would not be able to effectively cook in an actual kitchen. This is why generalization is incorporated as a goal for all client programming. Tips for Generalization: Switch up your session environment and perform programs in different settings. Have your client work on skills with someone new. Change the way you ask questions. Switch up the materials used.
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Happy New Year! Rainbow ABA wishes you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe 2023. |
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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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Stephanie G. Lauren L. Marelyne M.
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Nastasia M. Rosemary S. Steven S. Daniela V.
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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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Chloe Branch, BCBA Chloe is from New Jersey and has been a BCBA for about a year now. She said her favorite thing about Rainbow ABA is how collaborative the whole team is. She stated, "Everyone is more than willing to help when needed and the support received is nothing I've ever experienced before." Her advice to BCBA candidates is to follow the advice she received from her previous supervisor. It is a simple phrase: 'be a learn it all.' This field is constantly growing and advancing, so there's always something to learn. A fun fact about Chloe is she loves animals. If she didn't purse ABA, she would have been a veterinarian. In her spare time Chloe loves to cook new recipes she finds on Pinterest. |
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Daiana Muffolini, Behavior Therapist Daiana is a BCBA candidate that has been living in NJ for 4 months! She is currently a center BT that loves how close the staff is, she expressed "I love how close we are with each other. We all work as a team". Daiana's advice to BCBA candidates is not to be afraid to ask for help if feeling overwhelmed. In her spare time, you will find Daiana reading or hanging out with her family and friends. |
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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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Snowflake CraftHappy January! This beaded snowflake ornament craft for kids is a great winter project that provides opportunities to work on fine motor skills and number sense. | | |
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Snow Day Games Make snow days fun at home! Read the book called "First Snow" or play a game such as "Walk the Snowflake" or "Snowball Fight". | | |
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| | New Year's coloring pages. | | |
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| | Kid's New Year's resolution activity. | | |
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| | Winter alphabet tracing sheet. | | |
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