Staff Newsletter | June 2022

Staff Newsletter | June 2022

Feature ArticleInstructional Control 101
A 'not so science-y' approach to behavior 

Gaining and maintaining instructional control is vital to having successful ABA sessions. Instructional control involves having a positive working relationship with your learner where he/she is motivated to learn. Instructional control can look like having your learner's attention or your learner following your demands. Instructional control is gained during the pairing process. Whether this is a first-time client, or you lost instructional control over time with a client. Here are some tips to help during the pairing process:

Individualize sessions based on your learner's interests
Take time to pair with your learner
Reinforcers can change often, be aware of what motivates your learner
Provide constant reinforcement
Have consequence strategies handy in case unwanted behaviors arise

News + Spotlight

Rainbow ABA will be opening a CENTER in Bloomfield, NJ SOON! Email info@rainbowtherapy.org for more info. 
 
Rainbow ABA is ACE approved! We are thrilled to announce that Rainbow ABA will be hosting CEUs for staff members. More info to come!

Don't forget to complete your mandatory company-wide trainings! 
 
Remember, sessions should be complete & verified within 24 hours. Cancellations should be reported to your BCBA immediately! 

June Birthdays

Gifty A.
Bryany B.
Ashley B.
Tytiana B.
Blessing E.
Karina G.

Jailene G.
Karla H.
Rashina J.
Jaclyn M.
Deborah M.
Jessica P.

Ashley R.
Tojleeya S.
Sarah S.
Heavenly V

Spotlight

Heavenly Vizcaino, M.S.,BCBA
Heavenly studied abroad in South Korea for 2 years! Her favorite thing about Rainbow ABA is "Everyone is super supportive and encouraging. It feels like everyone just wants to lift each other up, and it's one of the most amazing work environments I've ever been a part of." 
 
Her advice to BCBA candidates was to "Go beyond the core concepts and learn about leadership, paperwork/report writing, and organization skills."
 

Samantha Santomo, M.A.,  BCBA Samantha is originally from Morris County NJ but moved to South Jersey where she started Rainbow ABA's South Jersey branch. Sam has experience working with children 5 years of age to adults 21+.
 
Sam's favorite thing about Rainbow ABA is "the faith the company has in her abilities as a BCBA". Her advice to up and coming BCBAs is to "take care of yourself and never forget to stay humble and continue to learn as the ABA field is constantly growing."

Pretend Play Ice Cream ActivityWhat better way to kick off summer than with an imaginary play ice-cream activity! Check out the Pre-KPages website for a guide on how to make this activity and free printable labels:  

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