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by Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran
Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran and Audra Jensen, BCBAs and special education teachers, as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs, and ABA professionals. Whether you're seeking advice or just want to laugh, new to the field or a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for this unique blend of professional expertise and real-life experience. Weekly episodes will be concise, because we know your time is limited!
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- 1 weeks ago12 min
Para Training in a Pinch #4: Positive Classroom Interactions
Get the Month 1 Para Training Workbook: https://abainschool.com/month1 Before prompting, data collection, or behavior plans, there’s something even more foundational: the relationship you build with your students. In Week 4 of Para Training in a Pinch, we’re talking about connection, pairing, reinforcement, and how strong relationships can make learning more effective. We’ll also look at how a little flexibility can help prevent unnecessary power struggles. We’ll cover how to: ✔️ Build rap...
- 2 weeks ago8 min
Para Training in a Pinch #3: Classroom Systems & Routines
Get the Month 1 Para Training Workbook: https://abainschool.com/month1 Strong classroom routines aren’t about making everything rigid and predictable forever. They’re about creating enough structure and consistency that students feel secure, know what’s coming next, and can become more independent. In Week 3 of Para Training in a Pinch, we’re talking about classroom systems, routines, and visual supports, plus the important role paraprofessionals play in keeping those systems consistent. W...
- 3 weeks ago7 min
Para Training in a Pinch #2: Understanding Our Students
Get the Month 1 Para Training Workbook: https://abainschool.com/month1 A disability label can give us useful information, but it doesn’t tell us who a student is. In Week 2 of Para Training in a Pinch, we’re talking about understanding the individual students behind the labels. Every learner brings different strengths, interests, communication styles, experiences, and support needs to the classroom. We’ll cover how to: ✔️ Presume competence ✔️ Look beyond disability labels ✔️ Recognize ind...
- 4 weeks ago8 min
Para Training in a Pinch #1: Welcome to Special Education
Get the Month 1 Para Training Workbook: https://abainschool.com/month1 Welcome to Para Training in a Pinch, a quick weekly training series for special education paraprofessionals! In Week 1, we’re starting with the foundation: professionalism and understanding your role as a para. Being a great paraprofessional isn’t about knowing everything on day one. It’s about being someone your students and team can count on. We’re talking about knowing your role, communicating with your team, being o...
- Sep 1, 20264 min
Why Students Behave Differently with Different Teachers (ABA without the Jargon)
Have you ever heard someone say, "They never do that for me!" or "She behaves completely differently in my class."? In this episode, Caitlin breaks down one of the most important (and misunderstood) concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis: stimulus control. Learn why students often behave differently with different teachers, classrooms, and situations, and why those differences are a clue to understanding behavior, not a competition between educators. Whether you're a special education teache...
- Aug 18, 20263 min
FBA vs. BIP Explained: What's the Difference? (ABA terms explained)
What exactly is the difference between an FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) and a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)? These two terms are often used together, but they serve very different purposes. In this episode of ABA Without the Jargon, we explain how an FBA helps identify why a behavior is happening and how a BIP outlines what to do about it. Using a simple car repair analogy and real classroom examples, you'll learn why understanding the function of behavior is the key to creating e...
- Aug 4, 20265 min
Motivating Operations Explained (EO vs. AO Made Simple)
Have you ever had a student suddenly stop working for a favorite reward? Or wondered why a reinforcer works one day but not the next? The answer may not be the reinforcer at all. It could be a motivating operation (MO). In this episode of ABA Without the Jargon, we explain motivating operations using everyday examples like cookies after Thanksgiving dinner, Skittles at your desk, and why water tastes so much better after a hot day outside. By the end of the episode, you'll understand why m...
- Jul 21, 20268 min
Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement and Punishment Explained (ABA Without the Jargon)
Positive reinforcement. Negative reinforcement. Positive punishment. Negative punishment. These four ABA terms are some of the most misunderstood concepts in behavior analysis, but they're much simpler than they sound. In this episode of ABA Without the Jargon, we're breaking down each term using everyday language, real classroom examples, and a few personal stories (including Skittles, chickens, and Bruno the dog 🐶). By the end of the episode, you'll have an easy way to remember the diffe...
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Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran and Audra Jensen, BCBAs and special education teachers, as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs, and ABA professionals. Whether you're seeking advice or just want to laugh, new to the field or a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for this unique blend of professional expertise and real-life experience. Weekly episodes will be concise, because we know your time is limited!
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