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Social Learning Theory

Social Learning Theory

Why is Social Learning Theory important? The goal of educators is to promote resiliency in students’ lives as they overcome barriers to learning and encourage appropriate social skills in classrooms. Horsburgh & Ippolito (2018) explain Bandura’s social learning theory, which has four different stages. The first stage is attending to the behavior by allowing the …

What Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy)?

What Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy)?

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis, which uses scientific techniques to modify behaviors. According to those who use it, the grandfather of these scientific principles is B.F. Skinner who employed these techniques on pigeons-teaching them to turn and peck when the words “turn” and “peck” appeared in their visual field. Were these pigeons reading? That …

No Way! Myths About Learning Disabilities

No Way! Myths About Learning Disabilities

We all know that misconceptions abound about specific diagnoses in the world of special education.  Here are the most common myths about learning disabilities. Myth #1: Kids who struggle to read, write, or spell aren’t as smart as other kids. Fact: Research shows that kids with learning disabilities have average or above-average intelligence, but they have difficulty …

Get Your Smile On! Dental Care and Autism Spectrum Disorder Brought to you by:  Byte

Get Your Smile On! Dental Care and Autism Spectrum Disorder Brought to you by:  Byte

Dental Care for Children With Autism Children with autism are likely to suffer many more oral health problems than children without autism. Parents and caregivers can do several things to make oral hygiene and dental visits easier for their autistic kids. Implementing behavioral techniques, using autism-friendly dental products, and seeking out dental professionals with specialized …

Benefits of Play Therapy

Benefits of Play Therapy

In our early childhood center, we have children who range in age from 3-7 years old. To have meaningful sessions with children, play therapy is an effective technique. This is because play is a core component for child development. According to Lynne Kenney and Rebecca Comizio, play is crucial to the child’s cognitive development, motor …