Posts by Brooke Junior, M. Ed., BCBA
Promoting Independence: Mornings

Wouldn’t you love to have a few moments in the morning start your day on the right foot? By teaching your child some skills on what to do when they wake up in the morning, you’ll promote their independence, and maybe even get to drink your coffee while it’s still hot!

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Pool Safety

Swimming is a fan favorite when it comes to summer activities, but for parents of children with special needs being around water can be something that causes worry. In this post we cover some pool safety tips from #autismspeaks that will help to keep your kiddos safe this summer!

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COVID-19 and Autism: Masks

Covid-19. This virus showed up in our county and affected every single person’s way of life in vastly different ways. Families in the Autism community find themselves in unique positions because many have children who are not easily able to adapt to distance learning, virtual activities, mask-wearing, extra handwashing/sanitizing, and other things that seem to be here for the foreseeable future. While there are huge needs that can’t be met with just a few blog posts, hopefully, you’ll find some behavior analytic tips, tricks, and ideas to help your family get through this time.

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Promoting Independence: Mealtimes

If you are home with your kids right now (and assuming you’re reading this during the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably are) you know that kids eat way more often than the three meal times during the day…While I can’t guarantee your child will stop loving goldfish, (or ask for chicken nuggets at dinner) I can offer you some behavior analytic tips to help your child be more independent during mealtime & snack time. 

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5 Tips For Successful Holiday Travel

A few weeks ago, The Behavior Place gave you some tips and tricks for traveling. With more holidays just around the corner we don’t want you to miss these helpful steps you can take to make your travels as smooth as possible!

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9 Indoor Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Winter

It’s that time of year...and no I don’t mean the holidays. It’s the time when your kids are cooped up inside for the season. Gone are the days of sunlight in the evenings when kids can stay outside, move, and play! But don’t worry- just because you and your kids are about to be inside a lot more- doesn’t mean you need to lose your sanity! The Behavior Place has got you covered with indoor activities to keep your kiddos entertained this season.

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