Episode 41: How Reinforcement Goes Wrong
Reinforcement is a term that's thrown around a lot however it's commonly misunderstood and misused. Reinforcement is something that comes after a behavior that causes an increase in the probability of...
16 Sep 201926min
Episode 40: ABA Myth Busters - Interview with Tameika Meadows
There are plenty of misconceptions and myths about Applied Behavior Analysis. In this episode, Tameika Meadows, BCBA and I are on a mission to debunk the myths. We discuss some situations where someth...
9 Sep 201945min
Episode 39: Introducing The Autism Helper Professional Development Group!
Get the best of Sasha's Professional Development Workshops in a digestible and easy to understand format in our brand new Professional Development Group. In this episode, learn the details of how this...
2 Sep 201919min
Episode 38: Steps for Becoming a BCBA - Interview with Dr. Jen Klapatch, BCBA
I frequently get asked, “Should I become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst?? My quick answer: “Yes!” My long answer isn’t so simple. While I am passionate about the field of Applied Behavior Analysis...
26 Aug 201959min
Episode 37: Team Mission Statement
Whenever I get a question about how to handle staff conflict, my go-to response is “Did you make a team mission statement?” A team mission statement is an essential tool to create with your staff to e...
19 Aug 201918min
Episode 36: Getting Para Buy In at the Start of the Year
6 Simple Ways to Get Staff Buy-In Having staff buy-in is the make or break of a great team. Staff members that have buy-in see the reasons why strategies work. They are collaborative and cooperative. ...
12 Aug 201927min
Episode 35: How to be the New Teacher & How to Help the New Teacher
Whether you are a first year teacher, a teacher new to special education, or a veteran teacher starting in a new school - being the newbie is hard. In this episode, I share my three important tips fo...
5 Aug 201919min
Episode 34: Communication (Step 7 in the 7 Steps for Setting Up a Stellar Autism Room)
Addressing the communication needs of your students needs to be incorporated into every inch of your classroom. That's why this final step of the classroom setup process is completely dedicated to com...
29 Jul 201935min
