What's in It For Me? Understanding Your Child's Behavior

No, You Can't Wear Your "Lightening McQueen" Shirt Again! How to Build Flexibility

This podcast provides some simple approaches to increasing flexibility in your child. Building flexibility slowly into your child’s life will ensure that your child is not floored by the unexpected.  He/she will be able to more easily “go with the flow.”  And, all the avoiding behaviors you’ve engaged in will slowly go by the wayside and you’ll feel much less stress when things occur that you have no control over.

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

When There's a Diagnosis of Autism: What's Next?

Parents are often overwhelmed by the torrent of information "out there" regarding the diagnosis and treatment of autism.  This podcast presents some guidance regarding how autism is diagnosed and proven treatment options.  For my YouTube video on this topic, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmQxsYERzg4&feature=youtu.be

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

 

How to Increase Desired - and Decrease Undesired - Behavior Using Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior

This podcast shows how parents (and teachers) can use Differential Reinforcement of Alternative (DRA) behavior to increase a desired alternative behavior while doing away with an undesired behavior.

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

The Return to the Classroom: Classroom Management Techniques

This podcast focuses on classroom management techniques, but these same techniques can be applied by parents at home.  

If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Teens! Reaching Harmony!

Tips and tricks from the behavior analyst to smooth the "request-compliance" exchange between parents - or teachers - and teens!

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Video Game Woes

Asking your child to relinquish the tablet or iPad can often lead to major meltdowns.  I provide some tips for handling - and avoiding - such situations.

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Homeschooling: Addressing the Naysayers and the Challenges

Many parents find themselves homeschooling their children for the first time due to the Coronavirus 19 "shelter in place" orders.  There have been "pundits" on the cable news stations voicing negative opinions about homeschooling.  Most of these "experts" have never met a child who is being homeschooled, much less his/her parents.  I offer some "tips and tricks" to help you!

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Homeschooling? Don't Panic, You've Been Doing This for Years!

Homeschooling tips from a behavior analyst - and a homeschool mom!

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   For the transcript of this podcast, with clickable links to the resources mentioned in my podcast, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/podcast-transcripts

I look forward to hearing from you!

Lock-down Potty Training: Taking Advantage of Time at Home

A behavior analysts guide to potty training.

Thank you for listening today!  If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Grocery Store Meltdown!

The behavior analyst's tips for handling public tantrums.

If you have questions or you have a topic that you’d like me to discuss, please E-mail me at harla@understandingyourchildsbehavior.com  I always maintain my listeners’ confidentiality.   And, if you have a moment, please check out my website at https://understandingyourchildsbehavior.com/home