The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown
85 episodes
2 days ago
Sometimes behavior looks like defiance—but what if it's actually a missing skill? In this episode, Audra walks you through a simple visual tool to help determine whether a student’s challenging behavior is due to a skill deficit (“can’t”) or a motivation issue (“won’t”). Using her quadrant graphic, she explains the four learner profiles (Engaged, Frustrated, Avoidant, Resistant) and gives practical strategies for supporting each one. Whether you're a teacher, para, or BCBA, this is a must-li...
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Sometimes behavior looks like defiance—but what if it's actually a missing skill? In this episode, Audra walks you through a simple visual tool to help determine whether a student’s challenging behavior is due to a skill deficit (“can’t”) or a motivation issue (“won’t”). Using her quadrant graphic, she explains the four learner profiles (Engaged, Frustrated, Avoidant, Resistant) and gives practical strategies for supporting each one. Whether you're a teacher, para, or BCBA, this is a must-li...
Ep. 63: 5 Data Collection Mistakes BCBAs and Special Educators Should Avoid
The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
14 minutes
2 months ago
Ep. 63: 5 Data Collection Mistakes BCBAs and Special Educators Should Avoid
Are you drowning in data but still missing progress? In this episode, we’re talking about the five most common data collection mistakes we’ve seen (and made!)—and how to fix them. Whether you're a BCBA, teacher, or therapist, these tips will help you streamline your systems, support your staff, and actually use the data you're collecting. 🧠 Key Takeaways: 📊 Too much data = too little connection — Prioritize quality over quantity. 🧍♀️ Inconsistent systems can lead to confusing or unusable da...
The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Sometimes behavior looks like defiance—but what if it's actually a missing skill? In this episode, Audra walks you through a simple visual tool to help determine whether a student’s challenging behavior is due to a skill deficit (“can’t”) or a motivation issue (“won’t”). Using her quadrant graphic, she explains the four learner profiles (Engaged, Frustrated, Avoidant, Resistant) and gives practical strategies for supporting each one. Whether you're a teacher, para, or BCBA, this is a must-li...
