Windward Synergy Center

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ABA Term of the Week: Task Analysis

Task Analysis is a teaching strategy that breaks down a task into smaller steps. For example, if a learner is having a hard time washing their hands, we can utilize task analysis to break down the steps and offer help when needed. There are different ways to implement the assistance with the steps, such as prompting at the beginning and having the child independently finish the rest of the task, often called forward-chaining. We can also prompt the steps during the final steps of the task, called backward-chaining. Task analysis helps develop independence and offers support when tasks may feel overwhelming.

ABA Term of the Week: Natural Environment Teaching (NET) ✨

At Windward Synergy, we utilize natural environment teaching (NET) for the majority of our sessions. This approach facilitates the acquisition of skills in a natural setting. NET looks like the learner and the clinician engaging in play with the motivation of the learner’s choosing. Within this play together, the clinician can teach different skills such as identifying shapes or colors, or encouraging problem-solving skills, like building a tower after it’s knocked over. NET also teaches social skills where a learner can invite a peer to play a game and practice communication skills if they do not want to join in an activity. Our goal with using NET is to help our learners achieve generalization with their skills so that they may effectively use them at home, at school, and in their community.

At WSC, we are committed to providing quality services and with that is the learner actively participating in the treatment. Every voice is valued at our center and children are encouraged to use theirs freely. While in sessions with our learners, we make sure the kids are happy, relaxed, and engaged. If a child is not, we work towards gaining assent with patience and empathy.

Core Value 8/8: Be Curious, Stay Curious

Curiosity is an invaluable trait that we nurture in our employees and learners. Every week, our team gathers for a meeting to discuss and collaborate on enhancing our center’s performance and the quality of our clinical services. During these meetings, we review various procedures and practices to refresh our knowledge and ensure we provide the best possible therapy to our clients. Our learners are also encouraged to embrace curiosity, explore new ideas, and seek to understand the underlying reasons behind our practices.

Core Value 7/8: Practice Social Responsibility

At Windward Synergy, we prioritize social responsibility at all times. We employ HIPAA-compliant data tracking measures to safeguard our clients’ programming and maintain their privacy and security. Each client’s goals are crafted and tailored to meet their unique learning needs. Our center fosters an environment where children and employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Our primary focus is on analyzing behavior and cultivating meaningful connections.