Backward Chaining
Backward chaining is a procedure used to teach a chain of steps (e.g., washing dishes, making a sandwich). The clinician completes all the steps except for the last step in the chain. The clinician teaches the client the last step, this continues in this direction until all steps are complete. The clinician is currently using backward chaining to teach a client how to wash dishes. The clinician is utilizing this procedure to […]
Using a Multiple Schedule and DRA to Reduce Hand Motor Stereotypy
Motor stereotypy can be challenging to decrease due to the function of the behavior to be automatically reinforcing. It can compete with other reinforcers within the client’s environment. A multiple schedule entails allowing the client to engage in motor stereotypy during certain periods of time. For instance, during a break. A red card is used to signal when the student cannot engage in […]
ABLLS-R and Essentials for Living
Two assessments commonly used by Kaleidoscope Interventions are the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Revised (ABLLS-R) and the Essentials for Living (EFL) at our Palm Bay location. The ABLLS-R assessment focuses more on verbal behavior and builds up a client’s language repertoire, both expressively and receptively. This assessment is utilized with the younger clients […]
KI Corner Updates!
Our KI Corner is coming back soon so now is the perfect time to learn more and be up to date! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpO-2OUyNMA&list=PLbhu_qWKVfcqPisGUEzD4HmS9mTXFWtg5 Also, check out our latest Parent Training Videos and keep up to date here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD1JdGiiTFQ&list=PLbhu_qWKVfcqOFOJ4o8zoOyoq0A4iT56U
20-21 Calendar
Kaleidoscope Corner – Episode 12 – Reinforcement
Today Bijan and Melonie discuss the Premack Principal
2019-2020 Calendar
Here is the current projected calendar for the 19-20 School year: Download
Kaleidoscope Corner – Ep 10 – Natural Environment Teaching
Our Latest Kaleidoscope Corner video is out today. It is on the topic of Natural Environment Teaching.
Kaleidoscope Corner – Ep 9 – Differential Reinforcement
Welcome to episode 9 of our Kaleidoscope Corner series. Today Melonie, Bijan, and Kelsey discuss Differential Reinforcement and Functional Communication Training.
Kaleidoscope Corner – Episode 8 – Discrete vs. Free Operant Trials.
Our newest episode of Kaleidoscope Corner is out! Join us as Kristi shares with Bijan and Melonie the difference between two of our commonly used trials, Discrete and Free Operant!
