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Let's talk about the function of behavior . A real behavior analytic  term.  One you may hear from your BCBA . It's not language that is used everyday, unless you're a BCBA.  So let's break it down. What is a function ? A function is a cause. A reason. The why. If we understand the function, then we can address the root of the problem behavior. If we get to the root of the problem behavior, the child needs get met and they are happy and the behavior disappears and we are happ

Progress. A loaded word.  One that gives hope to our child's future.  The good news is–Progress is compounded.  It isn't just a linear addition of skills. It is an exponential strengthening of the brain’s architecture. When a child achieves a small skill, they aren't just gaining a new ability; they are paving a "high-speed highway" for every skill and goal that follows. Specifically the similar ones. The "Compound Interest" of Learning A child displays a little progress–s

Ever hear a parent say ‘They're just tired’.  It's always the  excuse for behavior that a parent would rather not see.  Especially in public.  In front of other people. Tantrums, yelling, crying, complaining, refusing to listen, clinginess to name a few. Nothing fun. Nothing a parent is proud of. Let’s dive into why kids' behavior goes down the drain when kids are tired.  Being tired amplifies  the function of the behavior.  The function = the reason  for the behavior. The wh

All behaviors have a function. The why. Some have two why's. Let's break it down.