Hi, I am 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 including teaching regular education, special education, in addition to working as a paraprofessional and a speech-language pathology assistant. My company, Behavioral Interventions And Solutions (BIAS) was created after noticing the lack of ABA 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 managing challenging behaviors.
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This is a great first- hand perspective about Applied Behavior Analysis.
My journey as a BCBA has been an interesting one. You don’t realize how many people are vehemently opposed to the core principles of your field until you start putting yourself out there on social media.
That being said, I feel as though it is my duty to use this platform to show how beneficial ABA can be and to make behavioral concepts accessible to those who need it most!
There is a lie that keeps being pushed around. The lie is that autistics hate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). There are quite a few that hate ABA, but the reasons don't line up under consistent examination. I am autistic, and I love ABA. Here is why.
Pairing is a topic that I love teaching to others. For teachers and other school professionals, it is a quick and effortless way to gain instructional control.
However, it is a concept that parents can utilize as well. It is easy to get bogged down in day-to-day life. Parents are often faced with the struggle of having to maintain order within their households, in addition to having fun and making memories with their children.
When you start feeling as though you are stuck in a cycle of managing challenging behaviors, try engaging in a little pairing session with your child. It is a great way to re-establish yourself as a reinforcer and remind them that you are "the giver of good things."
Note: I deleted the previous post and corrected a small typo in my infographic. If you shared it yesterday, please feel free to re-share!
Last day to stock up and save over on TPT!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
I may not be working as a classroom teacher at the moment, but I know first hand the struggles that teachers face on a daily basis.
More often than not, classroom teachers are forced to provide to produce supplementary curriculum and materials for their students.
In the case of special education teachers, entire classrooms are often built on the materials created by teachers.
Over the course of two years in my special education classroom, I spent more than $3,000 in teaching materials for my students.
For many, TPT has become a lifesaver. When faced with the choice of spending countless hours on material development after hours or spending a couple bucks to buy a version someone already created; the choice becomes an easy one to make.
TPT sales don't happen often, therefore they are the perfect time to stock up materials at 25% off their posted price. Make sure to use the code “GIFT4YOU” at checkout!
Sale prices are posted today ONLY. So, head on over to my store to check out all the great visual and behavioral resources that BIAS has to offer.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
I may not be working as a classroom teacher at the moment, but I know first hand the struggles that teachers face on a daily basis.
More often than not, classroom teachers are forced to provide to produce supplementary curriculum and materials for their students.
In the case of special education teachers, entire classrooms are often built on the materials created by teachers.
Over the course of two years in my special education classroom, I spent more than $3,000 in teaching materials for my students.
For many, TPT has become a lifesaver. When faced with the choice of spending countless hours on material development after hours or spending a couple bucks to buy a version someone already created; the choice becomes an easy one to make.
TPT sales don't happen often, therefore they are the perfect time to stock up materials at 25% off their posted price.
Sale prices are posted today and tomorrow ONLY. So, head on over to my store to check out all the great visual and behavioral resources that BIAS has to offer.
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Do you ever think to yourself, "I wish I knew why my child (or student) does that?"
Believe it or not, it is pretty easy to figure out WHY a behavior occurs once you know the four categories it could fall into.
The acronym SEAT is my favorite way to remember each of the functions of behavior. S = sensory stimulation, E = escape, A = access to attention, & T = access to tangible items.
I made an infographic highlighting the important differences between each of the functions.
Do you want to learn more about the functions of behavior, or how you can use ABC data to determine why certain behaviors are occurring? Head on over to my blog and resource library to access this infographic and more! Link in comments (or click the picture and swipe up via mobile!)
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