Avoidance Behavior with Homework
Since most of my work as a Behavioral Therapist is done with children, I will address avoidance behavior in children, specifically...
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danielaschmeichler
- Jan 14
- 2 min
Struggling Getting Your Child To Answer "Yes" To Questions?
The ability to respond “yes” and “no” to questions seems to come naturally to most children by the age of 18 -24 months old, but for...
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danielaschmeichler
- Dec 11, 2022
- 1 min
Play with Purpose!
I chose the slogan “Play With a Purpose” when I initially adventured myself on the path of helping children and their families as a...
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danielaschmeichler
- Sep 17, 2022
- 1 min
Testing Children with Autism
I have extensive experience working with children with autism. Throughout the years, I have learned that it's difficult to evaluate...
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danielaschmeichler
- Sep 16, 2022
- 1 min
Early Intervention - The Real Thing
I would say I have one of the most gratifying jobs. A job that allows me to make a real impact in the lives of children and their...
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danielaschmeichler
- May 28, 2022
- 1 min
Speech Delay & The Independent Child
Can these two be interconnected? I would definitively say yes! At about 18 months old, toddlers should be making a few speech and animal...
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danielaschmeichler
- Feb 2, 2022
- 1 min
“A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words”
A client recently shared with me this picture of when their child was little, and we were working on teaching him to sit at the table for...
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danielaschmeichler
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
Selective Mutism? Extremely shy?
I have had parents seeking help because they are worried that their child is experiencing selective mutism or is extremely shy at school,...
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danielaschmeichler
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Ways To Help Oppositional Defiant Children
Following my previous post about things we should avoid with children who are oppositional, I would like to share in this post helpful...
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danielaschmeichler
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Things To Avoid With Oppositional Defiant Children
I recently heard Amelia Bowler, a parent and Board Certified Behavioral analyst, talking about her book The Parents Guide to Oppositional...
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danielaschmeichler
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
How Can Home-School Consistent Approach Help With Problem Behaviors
Children engages in problem behaviors to avoid tabletop activities. A consistent approach between school and home enhances success.
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danielaschmeichler
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
Toddler's Obsessive Behaviors - How to Help Them?
Stereotype behavior or obsessive behaviors in toddlers can be identified when your child seems to always go back to play or want the same...
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danielaschmeichler
- Sep 2, 2021
- 1 min
Changing Repetitive and Stereotyped Behavior
Stereotypical behavior or fixations may lead children to exhibit challenging behaviors when things do not turn as expected, or in the...
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danielaschmeichler
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Blowing Bubbles - A teaching Opportunity
Preschoolers usually love to blow bubbles. Oftentimes, we use easy automatic bubble machines/guns that provide our children with hundreds...
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danielaschmeichler
- May 1, 2021
- 1 min
How to Get Your Child to Play More
There are some small things you can do to help your child explore toys longer, and play with a purpose. • Set up their play area in a...
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Welcome to Motiva Learning's blog! Here I will share my insights as a Behavioral Analyst, providing ABA therapy to children with autism, ADHD, communication, and behavioral challenges.
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