Just a quick note to let you know that the NEW edition of the BDS Journal has been sent out. If you would like to be included in the next mailing, please visit www.BDSHelps.com/journal.aspx. For a copy of September’s Journal you can use the link below.
BDS Journal September 2010 – http://eepurl.com/9GR–
What is one of the first things you do when looking at a map. Besides determining where you want to go, you have to know where you are. Looking at where your child is, can be a powerful tool as well. Most often, this is accomplished through an assessment.
When completing assessment, you need to look at things from an objective manner. You also need to realize that you may need to ask yourself some tough questions about your child. You may not like what you find out, but it important to determine where you child is currently to be able to map a path to where you are going.
Has someone ever tried to keep giving you something that you didn’t want or like? Think for a second about that feeling. We’re you a bit annoyed that they kept trying to push the item on you? Did you want to be around them? Your child is the same way.
Pairing involves a child associating you with things that they like through positive reinforcement. When you provide them with items/activities that they like, they will want to be around you and be excited about learning from you. They will also be more apt to try other new things that you would like for them to try.
So, what are your child’s favorites? If you don’t know, your consultant/family trainer may be able to assist you in figuring this out.
Parents remember to view their child’s progress at school, be it by report card or IEP. But parents often forget to review the book and progress of their child’s home and community based program. Progress at home is just as important as school. So, remember to check those books and data sheets. Make sure that you are aware of the current, future, and mastered targets. This is especially true for the mastered and current targets.
If you know what the current target is, you can teach and generalize this target in the natural environment which assists with the generalization of the skill. For example, if your child is learning about the color blue, you can point out that color throughout the day in different locations and situations. Also, if there is a target that your child has mastered a target and you, or the school, has encountered situations where your child does not appear to know the mastered target, please inform your consultant/family trainer.
We wanted to let everyone know that we have added a page to our site (www.BDSHelps.com) that list the trained Behavioral Technicians that have available hours. The address for the page is https://bdshelps.com/technicians.aspx.
