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Achieving a Target Behavior & Extinguishing Problem Behaviors

Behavior changes are more likely to occur when you pair the target behavior with preferred activities or follow the behavior with access...

danielaschmeichler

Nov 15, 20242 min read

Breaking the Cycle: Unveiling Strategies to Overcome Task Avoidance in Preschoolers

As I engage with young children, primarily aged between 2 and 5 years old, in my morning sessions, I often encounter situations where...

danielaschmeichler

Apr 26, 20242 min read

Intrinsic Motivation “Working Hard Feels Good”

Recently, I was asked about the efficacy of using a token system to teach a child with autism. This question led me to research the...

danielaschmeichler

Sep 25, 20232 min read

Unmasking the Confidence-Behavior Connection: Decoding Children's Reactions to Challenge

Imagine a child standing at the edge of a seemingly simple task, their demeanor tense and unsure. What's fueling this hesitation? In this...

danielaschmeichler

Aug 12, 20233 min read

Building Brighter Futures: How Behavioral Therapy Empowers Young Minds

I believe that every child deserves the tools to unlock their full potential and shine brightly in all aspects of life! 🌟 Today, I want...

danielaschmeichler

Jul 26, 20232 min read

Board Game Fun! for Social Skills Building

Board Games are an essential component in children's play and help improve social skills.

danielaschmeichler

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Behavioral Analysis & Counseling

Behavioral analysis and counseling for targeting behaviors that promote mental well-being

danielaschmeichler

Jun 25, 20231 min read

Make Learning Fun

When I meet with children, I work on multiple skills at the same time without them noticing that they are actually learning school...

danielaschmeichler

Feb 13, 20231 min read

Avoidance Behavior with Homework

Children who exhibit avoidance behavior with homework typically have difficulty getting started and exhibit problem behaviors.

danielaschmeichler

Jan 26, 20232 min read

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...

danielaschmeichler

Jan 14, 20232 min read

What Are Some Signs of Attention Deficit Challenges

As part of my practice, I offered school consultation to my clients. During the initial classroom visit, I commonly observed that...

danielaschmeichler

Nov 6, 20221 min read

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...

danielaschmeichler

Sep 17, 20221 min read

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...

danielaschmeichler

Sep 16, 20221 min read

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...

danielaschmeichler

May 28, 20221 min read

What Are Some Effects Of Inappropriate at-Home Mealtime Routines On Children’s Behavior At School?

I commonly get to learn many families' routines as I work with children with challenging behaviors at school. What struck me most this...

danielaschmeichler

Mar 9, 20221 min read

“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...

danielaschmeichler

Feb 2, 20221 min read

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,...

danielaschmeichler

Jan 31, 20222 min read

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...

danielaschmeichler

Sep 23, 20211 min read

How Can Home-School Consistent Therapy Approach Help Children with Problem Behaviors

Children engages in problem behaviors to avoid tabletop activities. A consistent approach between school and home enhances success.

danielaschmeichler

Sep 13, 20211 min read

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...

danielaschmeichler

Sep 5, 20212 min read

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