Applying ABA — Available resources
So say someone reads this and wants to use ABA in their parenting plan — where do you recommend they start?
Well first, if they find that their child is exhibiting more severe and/or violent behavior, or behaviors that are not able to figure out on their own, then they should speak to their pediatrician about their concerns.
Otherwise, there are some wonderful and free resources available to parents. I would encourage parents to create a deliberate parenting plan, and learning and implementing ABA principles is a great framework to do so. This will empower you to be proactive, rather than reactive, and make for an all-around happier mommy, daddy, and child!
- Boys Town, an nonprofit organization that utilizes offers researched parenting advice and has a 24/7 hotline for parents, as well as resources like email series and parenting guides, and Common Sense Parenting Classes. Interested parents should check online for class schedules in their area.
- In addition, Boys Town Press offer a wide variety of books to help with parenting through the years (A great one is Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You, Now Get Into Bed and Go to Sleep!, by Patrick Friman, Ph.D.)
- Learn more about what Applied Behavior Analysis is at this awesome ABA website run by Amanda N. Kelly, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA.
- Parenting with Science: Behavior Analysis Saves Mom’s Sanity, written by Leanne Page, MEd, BCBA, is a book filled with effective recommendations and guidance for parents.
● Power of Positive Parenting, written by Dr. Glenn Latham, is a manual for parenting. Read it straight through, or use it as a reference guide.
● The Exceptional Family Member Program helps ensure that families with children with exceptional needs, including behavioral needs, get the access to the right resources and takes treatment into consideration during the assignment consideration process.
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