ABA Across Environments
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At ABA Across Environments, we offer individualized behavioral intervention services to children and young adults. We were founded for families who seek to be involved in their loved one’s behavior journey, and we tailor the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to each client with the goals of independence and self sufficiency in mind. By using uniquely designed intervention plans, consultin
08/25/2022
In fact, it sends me into a dark spiral of anger anytime I attempt to use planned ignoring when my children are freaking out.
I don’t ignore my kids. My kids belong in this family, and I want to show them that they do - even when I want to tear my hair out because they are screaming.
What do I do instead? I get close. I talk. I say “I can hear that you need me.” “Is something wrong, or do you need help?”
I give them empathy. “I would also be mad if someone said I couldn’t have some candy. Is that why you are upset?”
I offer alternatives. “We can’t have candy right now. But we can have a lollipop right after you take a bath.” Or “we can’t do that right now because we just brushed teeth, but do you want to add colored bath bombs to your bath tonight or play with my lipstick?”
I don’t ignore them. So fellow BCBAs, please stop recommending that parents ignore their children or their children’s behaviors. It is not helping. And it isn’t teaching a skill, which is why the behavior keeps happening in the first place!
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