How Do You Measure Behavior?

Is your child demonstrating a specific behavior that you want to stop or change? How do you do that? What information do you need to know about measuring behavior in order to support your child?

National Resources: Big Red Safety Box

Let’s talk about safety! The National Autism Association (NAA) has developed a great toolkit to help keep children and loved ones diagnosed with Autism safe, especially if they have a history of wandering, eloping, or escaping their environment. Find out more about this free toolkit today!

Data Collection - Is Your Child’s Special Education Plan Supporting Their Needs?

At this point in the school year, your child’s special education plan is likely in place. But, how do you know if the special education plan is being followed? What information can you request to determine the efficacy of interventions, accommodations, and goals that are in place?

Utilizing Mindfulness with Caregivers to Promote Self-Care

Are you often feeling overwhelmed and anxious, but feel guilty taking time for yourself? Did you know that practicing mindfulness can promote a positive state of mind and that our children can even benefit from this practice?

Test Taking Tips for Your Child

Has your child mentioned upcoming state testing? What can we do as parents to limit their anxiety, sleeplessness, outbursts, or lack of appetite that we see in our children as this time of year is nearing closer?

What Is the Role of a Varying Exceptionalities Teacher?

Have you heard of a varying exceptionalities or VE teacher? Do you know what role they play in supporting a child’s academic success? Learn more about this important school personnel member and how they can make an impact in the classroom.

What Testing Accommodations Could My Child Use?

Now that it is the third reporting period of the 2019-2020 school year, state standardized testing will be occurring more frequently this Spring. What are a few testing accommodations your child could during the MTSS process or even have added to their 504 or IEP?

How Can Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children Support You?

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends! With the addition of new followers and subscribers, we wanted to share with you all what makes Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children unique to the exceptional needs community!

Selecting and Defining Target Behavior

Do you know how a Behavior Analyst selects and targets behavior? Read more in today’s blog about the steps involved in selecting target behavior.