Hi, my name is Dana Howell. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the face behind BIAS. Throughout my career, I have engaged in various roles within the educational system, ranging from speech-language pathology assistant to special education teacher. My company, Behavioral Interventions And Solutions (BIAS) was created after noticing the lack of behavioral and visual resources that are specifically designed with parents in mind. My goal is to empower parents by providing them with affordable and easy to use tools for increasing independence and managing challenging behaviors.
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Inclusion matters! ![]()
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Children have faced some insurmountable challenges over the last year, especially regarding education and social-emotional wellbeing. There are many barriers that educators and children are continuing to face, including increased pressure to meet standards and now the added push "to make up for lost time." More and more, I am noticing a decrease in the things that make a classroom accessible to all students: less flexibility, new standards-based measures, and the desire for sameness among children. ![]()
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Let's not forget that we are all a little different, and it is important to embrace unique qualities in others. If a student is unable to complete a worksheet, is there another way for them to show competency with the skill? If a student is afraid to share in front of the group, can they pre-record their presentation instead? If a student struggles with social communication, have we taught their peers how to approach and interact?![]()
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It is essential, now more than ever, that every child feels a sense of belonging among their peers, school staff, family, and friends. Challenge yourself to be one of the packs that include everyone.
One of my favorite BCBAs needs your help with her dissertation research! If you are interested in behavior analysis and want to participate in a free training opportunity, click on the post below!
Loving this list of 35 EASY INDOOR ACTIVITIES from the Busy Toddler. Each idea is low or no-prep and can be done using items that you already have on hand! ![]()
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Plus, who would have thought a mid-day bath could double as playtime?! Just add Legos, glow sticks, or popsicles. The ideas are endless.![]()
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Let me know which activities you plan on trying in the comments below!*THE* ACTIVITY LIST YOU NEED THIS WINTER!![]()
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Okay, friends- now that the holidays and their excitement have left us...is anyone else feeling the need for some serious survival activities for this Winter?! HERE IT IS! My go-to list of easy indoor activities. Perfect for busting out whenever you need to make it to nap time, or bed time, or just to the bottom of that coffee cup... 😉![]()
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GET MY ULTIMATE INDOOR ACTIVITY LIST: busytoddler.com/2020/11/easy-indoor-activity-list/
Did you know that PRAISE is one of the easiest (and cheapest) reinforcers that you can keep in your toolbox?![]()
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⭐️ It is often highly DESIRED.![]()
⭐️ It is EASY to give to others.![]()
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⭐️ It's FREE!![]()
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One key aspect when delivering praise is to ensure that it is "behavior-specific." Simply put, the statement is directed toward a specific individual, contains a positive identifier, and describes the observed behavior.![]()
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Let me explain why this is important. When someone says, "good job today," it may give you a nice feeling inside, BUT it also can potentially leave you feeling confused, thinking, "what thing from my day was the good job referring to?"![]()
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Instead, if someone were to say, "Dana, you did a great job during the IEP meeting today. You validated the parent's concerns and presented a well thought out plan of action." This statement is positively reinforcing, AND it identifies what I did well, both of which increase the likelihood that I will do that same thing again in the future.![]()
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Don't forget praise should be delivered four times more often than a corrective statement.![]()
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Challenge yourself to give some BEHAVIOR SPECIFIC PRAISE to a loved one today!
Have you tried Boom Cards yet? ![]()
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Boom Cards are self-correcting, digital task cards. Each deck is designed to provide immediate feedback and it even collects DATA FOR YOU! ![]()
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There is a $1 hashtag sale happening tomorrow and Wednesday. Decks that typically cost up to $5 will be on sale for a fraction of the price. ![]()
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Want to learn more about Boom Cards and how to get started? Check out this blog post for more info: biasbehavioral.com/boom-cards-a-digital-solution-for-student-programming-and-materials/
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