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Behavior Mamma

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Virginia, United States
About the store
I am mother of 2 and a behavior analyst. I have experience teaching children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders how to communicate (via talking, pictures, gestures or electronic devices) and many other skills. I also have experience with helping caregivers understand the person who is attempting to communicate their needs via behaviors that are concerning to them. Last I am also a parent to a child with autism. I’ve used my experience and knowledge to support my child and teach him what is necessary for him to be comfortable and happy as well as teaching family members and friends how to understand him and his needs. Licensed Behavior Analyst with early intervention experience and working with adults with Autism, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (18-70yo). Experience with implementing PFA/SBT and The Balance Program.
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Preview of Social Story: Buying Toys

Social Story: Buying Toys

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Behavior Mamma
Is going to the store with toys a stressful situation? Do you wish you could help your child understand The expectations of when you are not able to buy them a toy and when you are able to buy them a toy? This social story touches on how sometimes the child is able to buy toys and sometimes they aren’t. It sets up language cues that the parent can use before going to the store. Each cue then teaches an expectation. No toys? then the child can participate in other actions. Yes toys? Then the c
Preview of Calming Strategies, Leisure Activities/Skills, Redirection Activities

Calming Strategies, Leisure Activities/Skills, Redirection Activities

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Behavior Mamma
This product contains a list of different activities/exercises an individual can engage in to either calm themselves, get input to maintain a regulated body or to stay busy. It also contains instructions for how to practice to ensure easier engagament when the person is feeling upset or dysregulated.
Preview of Handy Redirection Visual

Handy Redirection Visual

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Behavior Mamma
This visual is designed to be made into a keychain or pocket size support. It can be used as a reminder to the person when feeling upset or like they are about to escalate. The reminders tells the person to stop/pause and follow a flowchart depending on how upset they are feeling. You can create your own calming strategies or grab the list from my store (link below)! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Calming-Strategies-Leisure-ActivitiesSkills-Redirection-Activities-15349306
Preview of Teaching Inside Thoughts and Outside Comments

Teaching Inside Thoughts and Outside Comments

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Behavior Mamma
Use this visual to teach someone which thoughts should stay in your mind and which ones are appropriate or safe to say out loud. 1. You can print out phrases and have the learner match to the corresponding visual. 2. Say a phrase out loud and have the learner point out where that phrase should go. Is it a keep inside your mind or safe to say out loud phrase? 3. You can use this to asking the learner if what they said is safe to say out loud or should be an inside thought only. Examples: "wow
Preview of Vocal Outbursts/Aggresion - Replacement Behavior Visual Cue

Vocal Outbursts/Aggresion - Replacement Behavior Visual Cue

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Behavior Mamma
This visual is to support learners who engage in vocal aggression or outbursts. By showing them what statements to keep in their head (note: teaching them some thoughts should stay in your brain and not out your mouth) and what are statements that are safer to vocalize and helpful to them to communicate their needs and feelings in a stressful situation. The visual includes 2 pages: 1. what to keep inside the mind 2. what is okay say when upset
Preview of From Clinician to Parent: Using the same tools from a new perspective.
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From Clinician to Parent: Using the same tools from a new perspective.

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Behavior Mamma
Parenting, ABA & Autism related. With 10 years of experience practicing ABA, when I saw the signs of Autism in my own child I knew it was time to use my professional expertise to help. Join me as I discuss and demonstrate the ABA methods I used and how I focused on my son’s strengths to help him make progress. This is an opportunity to observe how discrete trial training can be playful and safe and how other methods can be implemented by parents at home. I will also discuss how I collaborated
Preview of Social Story: Riding the School Bus

Social Story: Riding the School Bus

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Behavior Mamma
You can use this template and personalize it for your child who will be riding the school bus. I left an example in (cover ears) of what my child needed to learn to be okay on the school bus. You can modify it to fit your learners needs. Download the template and add in your learners pictures to make it more personal for them!
Preview of Chain for teaching to cut food - in Spanish

Chain for teaching to cut food - in Spanish

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Behavior Mamma
This product contains 2 parts: 1. You have the chain of teaching someone how to use a safe knife to cut fruits or vegetables. 2. You have a data sheet to track each step. This product also contains instructions for implementing as: backwards chain, forward chain or total task presentation. This product is in Spanish. Word version so you can modify for your individual's needs. ______________________________________________________________ Este producto contiene 2 partes: Incluye la cadena d
Preview of Teaching Chain: Using a card to pay at register with employee

Teaching Chain: Using a card to pay at register with employee

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Behavior Mamma
You can use this chain to teach someone to use a debit or credit card to pay at a cash register with an employee. It has steps from setting up bags, following cues and grabbing the items they bought. It can be used as a forward or backwards chain or total task presentation. Great for BCBA's who are working with young adults or older adults and teaching more independent skills.
Preview of Teaching Chain: Using a Card to Pay at Self Check Out

Teaching Chain: Using a Card to Pay at Self Check Out

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Behavior Mamma
You can use this chain to teach someone to use a debit or credit card to pay at a self check out cashier. It has steps from setting up bags, following cues and grabbing the items they bought. It can be used as a forward or backwards chain or total task presentation. Great for BCBA's who are working with young adults or older adults and teaching more independent skills.
Preview of Explaining Autism - Person Specific

Explaining Autism - Person Specific

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Behavior Mamma
This product is to support parents, teachers or behavior analysts in explaining to others (caregivers, family members, staff, etc.) how a specific person's autism traits look like. It gives a very brief overview of the diagnosis and how it is categorized. Then there is a template that allows you to fill it out with examples and descriptions in each category. **there is an example page included for guidance!** - Remember that some examples can go in multiple categories. - This is not to be used
Preview of Power Cards - Strategy for teaching losing games or competitive play.

Power Cards - Strategy for teaching losing games or competitive play.

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Behavior Mamma
Article name: Using the Power Card Strategy to Teach Sportsmanship Skills to a Child with Autism - Katharine Keeling, Brenda Smith Myles, Elisa Gagnon, and Richard L. Simpson, 2003. "The Power Card Strategy is a visually based strategy used to connect an appropriate behavior or social skill to an individual's special interested. Based on priming (Bainbridge & Myles, 1999; Schreibman, Whalen, & Stahmer, 2000; Wilde, Koegel, & Koegel, 1992; Zanolli, Daggett, & Adams, 1996) and visual suppo
Preview of Social Story: Comprando Juguetes - Spanish

Social Story: Comprando Juguetes - Spanish

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Behavior Mamma
¿Ir a la tienda con juguetes es una situación estresante? ¿Te gustaría poder ayudar a tu hijo/a a entender las expectativas de cuándo puedes comprarle un juguete y cuándo no? Esta historia social aborda cómo, a veces, el niño/a puede comprar juguetes y otras veces no. Establece frases clave que el padre o madre puede usar antes de ir a la tienda. Cada frase enseña una expectativa: ¿No hay juguetes? Entonces el niño/a puede participar en otras actividades. ¿Sí hay juguetes? Entonces el niño/a p
Preview of Describing (Visual for Lessons)

Describing (Visual for Lessons)

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Behavior Mamma
This visual is used to help someone learn to describe items. Describing is an important skill for communication (to make requests, to explain events and to make conversations). The visual can be used as a whole or just parts of it depending on what is being described. The person can follow the order or go back and forth sections. Not all items will have all the descriptors. Drawings are just examples to prompt the learner.
Preview of Completing assignments before a due date

Completing assignments before a due date

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Behavior Mamma
Steps to follow to help someone complete assignments before a due date. Helpful for those who struggle with how to start and how to get motivated to finish a task. It also includes how to set up breaks from the task if needed. It does not included detailed breakdown of a task, as each task is different.
Preview of Reading Comprehension - Visual Support, Visual Prompt

Reading Comprehension - Visual Support, Visual Prompt

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Behavior Mamma
This visual is to be used along with reading stories. You will read a passage and then ask a reading comprehension question. While asking, point to the corresponding visual so the learner can understand what the answer should be. This is to help learners identify the difference between who, what, where, when and why.
Preview of Shower Routine Visual Schedule

Shower Routine Visual Schedule

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Behavior Mamma
Use this visual to support someone with the necessary steps to complete their shower routine. This can be used as a prompt for someone who needs reminders on what steps to complete. The template is a word document for the buyer to modify as needed.
Preview of Receptive/Expressive Vocabulary: Language Program Sheet

Receptive/Expressive Vocabulary: Language Program Sheet

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Behavior Mamma
This product does not include specific protocol instruction as each program should be individualized to the person receiving services. This product includes the simple instruction or question delivered when teaching vocabulary for language acquisition. The buyer and/or implementor can use this material for their programming but should figure out the specific protocol and materials that will be used for the person receiving services. This can be used with vocal, gestures, picture/text or AAC d
Preview of Chain for Teaching Toothbrushing

Chain for Teaching Toothbrushing

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Behavior Mamma
This sheet provides steps for a toothbrushing chain. It has space to school each step as a trial. Word document so it can be modified.
Preview of Schedule Pinwheel

Schedule Pinwheel

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Behavior Mamma
Word document - can be modified to an individuals needs/activities. This pinwheel offers the opportunity to schedule activities for the day but to also keep it a bit random if the person needs some variety in sequences. Can be printed and made into a wheel.
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About the store

Experience

I am mother of 2 and a behavior analyst. I have experience teaching children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders how to communicate (via talking, pictures, gestures or electronic devices) and many other skills. I also have experience with helping caregivers understand the person who is attempting to communicate their needs via behaviors that are concerning to them. Last I am also a parent to a child with autism. I’ve used my experience and knowledge to support my child and teach him what is necessary for him to be comfortable and happy as well as teaching family members and friends how to understand him and his needs. Licensed Behavior Analyst with early intervention experience and working with adults with Autism, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (18-70yo). Experience with implementing PFA/SBT and The Balance Program.

Teaching style

Style depends on what the person needs and works best with. I take my time getting to know my clients and understanding what they need to be successful.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Board Certified Behavior Analyst ○ September 2016 to Present ● Grand Rounds with Dr Greg Hanley ○ March 2021 ○ Presenter (PFA & SBT process) ○ CEU credit ● HRE: From a Practitioners Perspective Panel ○ April 2021 ○ Panelist ○ CEU credit ●How I Brought Balance Into My Parent/Child Relationship ○November 2021 ○Presenter ○CEU Credit ●From Clinician to Parent: Using the Same Tools from a New Perspective ○October 2023 ○Presenter ●Programa Balance: Desde la Perspectiva Materna y Profesional ○October 2024 ○Presenter (in Spanish) ○CEU Credit

My own education history

● March 2014 - September 2015​ Arizona State University Masters in Education o Curriculum and Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis) ● August 2005 – September 2010 University of Puerto Rico Cayey, PR Bachelors in Psychology ● August 2001 – May 2005 Notre Dame High School Caguas, PR General Course Graduate