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7 Steps to Instantly Becoming a Better At-Home Teacher
Halloween Activities For Kids with Autism
Make Halloween Less Tricky and More of a Treat!
5 Ways You Can Become Your Child’s Summertime Sensory Superhero
The "Power" of Power Cards
Parents and caregivers! Do you ever wish you could help bridge the gap between home and
school expectations? Do you want a simpler way to relay directions without saying the same thing over and over again? There’s a neat tool that can help. They are called Power Cards and they are powerful!
Power cards are a visual strategy used to help promote desired behaviors. They are similar to social stories in that they give the individual using them reminders of tools to help them succeed in a given a situation. They are also simply written in a story format that is relatable and specific to the individual.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas... from a Behavior Analyst!
Our own, Elissa Johnson, BCBA, reads Dr. John Moran's 2011 behavior analytic version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Enjoy and share!
Giving Thanks
Constellations Behavioral Services' staff shares what they are most thankful for this holiday season!
Being EFFECTIVE: 3 Ways to Increase Treatment Fidelity in Educational Settings
Treatment integrity refers to the degree to which treatments are implemented as planned, designed, or intended, and is concerned with the accuracy and consistency with which interventions are implemented. The appropriate implementation of treatments within the school setting can greatly impact student outcomes and progress over time. Educational and behavioral consultants work closely with school teams to ensure they have the support and training they need in order to provide effective evidenced based treatments for their students. Below you will find 3 ways in which school teams can increase their ability to implement treatment plans and guarantee success for their students over time:
Importance of Ongoing Training and Skills Development in Special Education Workers in Public Schools:
To gain employment as a paraprofessional in a New Hampshire public school, a person must have a high school diploma, or equivalent certificate, and a clean criminal records check. Paraprofessionals are staff members who work directly with students with special learning and behavioral needs, often with more direct contact hours than any other school staff member. While the specific education requirements of the paraprofessional are minimal, they are charged with a multitude of responsibilities. No two paraprofessional’s days would look the same, as the level of care, oversight and support varies on an individual basis per the students’ needs.
Top 5 Workshops of 2018-2019
After surveying many professional Behavior Analysts and school personnel, we have put together the Top 5 Professional Development Workshops for the 2018 Summer and 2018-2019 School Year! To learn more about our on-site workshops, check out
our page!