Newsletter | October 2022 |
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Feature ArticleCommunity Based Instruction A 'not so science-y' approach to behavior |
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Community based instruction (CBI) is used to teach students in a natural environment other than their home. These public settings may include places like the grocery store, playground, or a local restaurant. During these community based outings, each client will have their RBT/BT and a parent or guardian present. |
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One of the goals of this type of instruction is to work through inappropriate or unwanted behaviors that may be interfering with the experience. That could be helping Johnny walk down the street while construction is occurring. The loud noises at the construction site are preventing Johnny from walking to school every morning because he screams and drops to the ground when he hears the jackhammer. The BCBA and RBT/BT may plan to walk down the street with Johnny when construction is not happening as a desensitization technique, they may incorporate noise canceling headphones just until they make it across the construction site or they may teach him calming techniques prior to walking past that area. Ultimately, Johnny would be taught how to appropriately handle loud noises in the environment and how to walk to school accordingly. |
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Another goal of community outings is to promote generalization. During the generalization process programs are run across different people, times of the day, and settings. Generalization is implemented to ensure that our learners are truly attaining a skill. For example, if a learner has only worked on greetings with a technician and mom, in the home, it may be a great idea to run this program at the playground. This way, the client has more opportunities to greet a peer and greet someone in a different setting. |
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Ask your BCBA Supervisor more about Community Based Instruction during your Parent Training meetings! |
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Gentle ReminderPlease don't forget to text or call the office with any cancellations (201)-720-8600. Include your child's name and the Behavior Therapist's name. |
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Atlantic City: Autism NJ - 40th Annual Conference October 20th & 21st www.autismnj.org Tom's River: "Scare Away the Stigma" Trunk or Treat October 26th, 6pm-8pm 4th Floor Ocean County Parking Deck |
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Paramus: Zoo Boo October 21st-23rd www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org Medford: Sensory Outdoor Movie Night October 7th, 6pm Freedom Park Medford |
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Brittany Garofalo, Behavior Therapist Brittany is a Behavior Therapist that is currently obtaining her master's degree from Capella University and studying to become a BCBA. Brittany loves that there are always open lines of communication between herself, each BCBA, and the families she has worked with at Rainbow ABA. "I truly love the great support I am offered and the family-oriented environment. It brings me joy to see the progress my clients have made over time." A fun fact about Brittany is she loves to dance! She especially loves to learn new styles of dancing, like Latin dancing. |
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Julia Piancone, Behavior Therapist Julia has been a Behavior Therapist with Rainbow ABA for almost a year! Julia is preparing to go back to school to obtain her master's degree. "I can't wait to be a part of client assessment and program writing. Every student is unique and deserves a program that supports them. I am always impressed when I get a new client and their program is a perfect representation of their personalities and needs." In her free time Julia loves gardening and tending to her houseplants. When Julia is not being a plant mom or a BT all of her attention goes to her two dogs. They enjoy going on hikes and visiting new dog parks together. |
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Meet the Clinical Leadership Team |
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| | Gabrielle Centra-Taylor, M.A., BCBA Clinical Director |
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| | Lauren E. Fernandez, M.S., BCBA Director of Clinical Development |
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| | Rebecca Jeon M.A., BCBA Assistant Clinical Director |
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| | Katie Murphy M.A., BCBA Center Director |
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Halloween Ghost Craft Happy October! This Puffy Ghost craft activity by mombrite is a great fine motor skill activity that creates Halloween decor for your home. | | |
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Roll a Monster Craft Materials: Paper Crayons/Markers Dice
How to make: Create a list of what body part each number will represent (i.e., 1 = horns, 2 = arms, 3 =eyes, etc.) Start off drawing one shape on the paper to represent the monster's head. Then, take turns rolling the dice and drawing the represented body part on the monster. Watch your monster come to life!
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