The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown
86 episodes
1 week ago
Sometimes our students giggle, get wiggly, or completely check out when it’s time to write. Is it task avoidance? A skills gap? Sensory overload? In this Misfit Minute, Audra walks through 5 quick questions to help you figure out what’s really going on—and what to do about it—when pencil-and-paper tasks go sideways. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Start with: Is it a can’t or a won’t? Skill deficits and motivation issues need different responses. • If it’s a can’t, reduce the demand—use scribes, stamps, t...
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Sometimes our students giggle, get wiggly, or completely check out when it’s time to write. Is it task avoidance? A skills gap? Sensory overload? In this Misfit Minute, Audra walks through 5 quick questions to help you figure out what’s really going on—and what to do about it—when pencil-and-paper tasks go sideways. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Start with: Is it a can’t or a won’t? Skill deficits and motivation issues need different responses. • If it’s a can’t, reduce the demand—use scribes, stamps, t...
Misfit Minute #8: Redirection Without Power Struggles — Gentle, Positive Behavior Strategies
The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
1 minute
3 months ago
Misfit Minute #8: Redirection Without Power Struggles — Gentle, Positive Behavior Strategies
In this quick episode, Caitlin shares how to redirect student behavior without power struggles, using subtle, positive phrasing that preserves dignity and prevents escalation. Learn how to guide students clearly—without ever saying “No!” 💡 Key Takeaways 🔄 Redirection doesn’t need to be confrontational 💬 Use clear, positive language to say what to do instead 🧠 Build habits with consistent, gentle phrasing 🤝 Preserve student dignity and avoid resistance ✨ Try phrases like “Use a calm voice” or...
The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Sometimes our students giggle, get wiggly, or completely check out when it’s time to write. Is it task avoidance? A skills gap? Sensory overload? In this Misfit Minute, Audra walks through 5 quick questions to help you figure out what’s really going on—and what to do about it—when pencil-and-paper tasks go sideways. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Start with: Is it a can’t or a won’t? Skill deficits and motivation issues need different responses. • If it’s a can’t, reduce the demand—use scribes, stamps, t...
