Academic Child Neglect – One Representative Case Study My nephewâs wife mentioned that their 12 year old son had recently been reported to be having difficulties in school. The worried parents had arranged for a psychological assessment . They were told that he had a condition known as dysgraphia â the inability to express himself clearly in written English. Having been a teacher,Continue reading “Academic Child Neglect – One Representative Case Study”
Behavior Analysis â Where a Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing Almost every classroom has at least oneobstreperous student, many have several. Some teachers have or develop ways to deal with these students, others donât. These students are often removed from class, sent to the principalâs office, suspended or even expelled. In many cases, they will be diagnosed with some condition, emotionally disturbed, ADHD, etc. SuchContinue reading “Behavior Analysis â Where a Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing”
The Maloney Method/ UWF course for BCBAs, Therapists and Teachers This is coming up soon! If you have registered, I look forward to having you in the class! From the course description: The Maloney Method combines behavioral approaches first synthesized by Michael Maloney, and Eric and Elizabeth Haughton beginning 45 years ago in Belleville. Ontario, Canada. The MaloneyContinue reading “The Maloney Method/ UWF course for BCBAs, Therapists and Teachers”
Why a U.S. Government Agency Covers Up Proven Educational Methods While Millions of Children Become Illiterate It is naïve to pretend that science is free of bias and of political involvement. If it were, there would be no need for lobbyists in Washington from groups like the chemical and defense companies. âScienceâ may be conducted more for their benefit, than for its indisputable proofs. When influenced by âbig tobaccoâ, some studiesContinue reading “Why a U.S. Government Agency Covers Up Proven Educational Methods While Millions of Children Become Illiterate”
An All Too Infrequent True Story I have been working with children who are at-risk for 50 years. Iâd like to tell you a story of one of those kids and how it changed both of our lives. It was a dark and stormy night â no, thatâs not it. Let me start again. Once upon a time in a landContinue reading “An All Too Infrequent True Story”
Watch This for the Sake of Our Students!!! Needs zero explanation! If in doubt ask a vet. http://reverbpress.news/politics/veterans-stand-up-to-nra-for-shooting-victims-video/
Teaching and Learning at the Speed of Light In the treatment of autism or with special needs students in general, to this point, behavioural approaches are being the most consistently effective. Many therapists, especially BCBAs, are making progress with many children. That is largely due to the fact that they have better skills to get the child under behavioural control so that theContinue reading “Teaching and Learning at the Speed of Light”
Lose the Science, Lose the Kids 150 years ago, numerous perfectly healthy women died of âchildbirth feverâ in hospitals across the western world. Ignaz Semmelweiss solved the problem by introducing sterile procedures, like handwashing. He dramatically reduced deaths due to infections in his Vienna hospital. He was driven out of the hospital by his surgeon colleagues as his reward. The cultureContinue reading “Lose the Science, Lose the Kids”
University of West Florida / Maloney Method Launch Successful The joint venture pilot project of the University of West Florida and Maloney Method.com has launched successfully with higher registration numbers than expected. The 12-week course teaches an amalgamated behavior methods system and provides 12 Continuing Education Credits for those who complete the 6 modules. Each module includes a presentation, followed one week later byContinue reading “University of West Florida / Maloney Method Launch Successful”
12-Week Course on the Maloney Method – Starting in August 2018! We have partnered with the University of West Florida Distance and Learning Department. We created a 12-week course – 6 lessons on video and 6 Lab live sessions. Register through UWF! Topics Covered Precision Teaching and the Standard Celeration Chart Behavior Objectives – Input Channels, Output Channels, Fluency Measures and Performance Standards Behavior Management –Continue reading “12-Week Course on the Maloney Method – Starting in August 2018!”
