Home based ABA for children with Autism

It's been a few years since our last update here on the blog, and while our website have been quiet, we have been anything but! A lot has changed, but as we look around at the families we serve and the progress our clients have made, one thing reminds the same: our dedication to helping every individual reach their full potential. What's New at Rising Star? Since our last update, we've been been hard at work behind the scenes. We've grown in ways we never imagined: Expanded Team: We've welcomed new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) who bring fresh energy and expertise. Enhanced Programs: Our services have expanded past 1:1 ABA services and now include a parent training only model as well as providing more supports in day-cares and school based support. Community Roots: We are more committed than ever to our community, partnering with local schools and organizations to create a more inclusive environment. Expanded Reach Across the Front Range: As our team of dedicated BCBAs and RBTs has grown over the last few years, so has our ability to support families outside of our immediate area. Currently we are able to provide in-home and community-based services in Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Superior, Broomfield, North Glenn, and North Denver. By bringing our team directly to these communities, we hope to make life a little easier for the families we serve in and around Jefferson County. Our Continued Promise. We're committed to being a better resource for our digital community. Moving forward, you can expect this blog to be a hub for: 1. Actionable ABA strategies for parents. 2. Updates on local events 3. Spotlights on our incredible team and the milestones of our learners. With a larger team and an expanded reach into Jefferson County, North Denver Metro, and beyond, we are currently accepting new clients for in-home and community based services. If you're looking for a partner in your child's development, there's never been a better time to contact us. Feel free to email us at info@risingstaraba.com. Let's start this next chapter together!

For this reason, Premack Principle is often referred to as “Grandma’s Rule”. This is because Grandmas are really good at reminding their grand kids, for instance, that they can’t have their deserts if they don’t finish their vegetables! In other words, grandma is able to increase the chances of their grand kids finishing their vegetables if she makes cake available afterwards. What do you think would happen if she offered cake first? That’s right, you wouldn’t expect their grand kid to eat all of their peas!

Joint Attention happens when two people share interest in an object or event. This may typically be done through eye gazes, or verbal and non-verbal communication. Some examples of verbal communication may come in the form of gasps or even using statements such as “Look at this!”. The most common form of joint attention done through non-verbal communication is pointing. Typically when a child sees something of interest they may point at, or towards, the object which brings attention to it so that others may share in their excitement!

As a way to give back to the community, Rising Star Behavior Services is offering a free potty training workshop to any family who may benefit. It will be held at the Boulder County Library on Saturday February 23 between 12 – 1pm.

I am very excited to speak about our gift idea, Find It. It’s one of my favorites to use in ABA sessions and it can be a fun toy for any child! Find It is basically a portable treasure hunt for your kid. Hidden within the pellets are about 40 different objects, and the goal is to try and find each object by shaking the Find It capsule. Watch as objects appear and disappear with each shake! This can keep a child entertained for awhile as they try and find all 40 objects!

Pop the pig is game that is great for our young learners! The concept of the game is simple, and therefore easy to learn. You roll the die to select which colored burger you’re going to feed the pig. After you choose one burger in that color, you look at the bottom to find a number. That number tells you how many times you push down on the pig’s head.

Almost every behavior analyst has heard the following, “Aren’t you just bribing my child?” And it’s understandable that this question gets asked often, because reinforcement is frequently mistaken for bribery. But what if I told you there was an important, yet subtle, difference between the two?