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Rule Following 101 ABA practitioners usually refer to this as compliance, but really it is simply following an adult instruction or rule. A question I often hear parents ask is "How do I get my child to listen more?" and there's so many tips and endless advice one can give when it comes to this particular topic, but here a few proven tips to help get your child to listen more and follow instructions. 1 Make sure your child is able to hear you. First a...nd foremost, before you give any instruction, make sure you are close enough to your child that they can hear you. Gaining eye contact first also helps. 2 Use simple language when instructing your child and state the instruction in a clear voice. For example, say: You can jump on the floor or on the trampoline, instead of How many times have I told you to stop jumping on that couch? Get down right now. Your child is most likely to listen when they know what is expected of them. Also, remember to avoid asking an instruction unless No is an acceptable answer. For example, do not say: Hey, do you want to stop jumping on that couch? or "Don't jump on that couch okay?" 3 Pause and wait to allow your child to follow your instructions. After you give a clear, concise instruction, wait 5 to 10 seconds for your child to follow your instruction. Sometimes your child may need more time to process what you said and to see if you mean it. If they do, let them know they did a great job. If they do not, assist them to follow the instruction. 4 Lastly, be consistent with your expectations. If you tell your child to stop jumping on the couch and they do not, walk over and remove them from the couch. Do not keep stating an instruction over and over if your child did not listen the first time that way your child can learn to follow instructions right away. Let me know if you've tried any of these tips and which one(s) work best for your child. See more

As parents, there are many things you can do to ensure your child with autism thrives. Apart from the medical care and therapy that your child may need, there are everyday things you can do with your child that can make a difference in their lives. Here are just some of the many ways that you can best support your child.

TIP TUESDAY: Here are some simple tips you can implement in your child's daily routine to help reinforce positive behaviour. Using social rewards (like hugs, kisses and verbal praises) more than material rewards (like toys or candy) can not only encourage positive behaviour but can also boost your child's self-confidence. Visual charts, such as visual schedules and first then boards, are a big YES when it comes to reinforcing desired skills and establi...shing routines. It lets your child see what is expected of them which can help reduce problem behaviours. Ignore misbehaviours by taking away attention from the behaviors you want to decrease. For instance, if your child keeps tugging at your shirt and calling your name and you tell your child to stop, then you have given your child's behaviour attention. Like in this example, if you find yourself giving attention to negative behaviours more than positive behaviours, ignore the misbehaviour so your child will learn that he/she will not receive attention for misbehaving and instead give more positive attention when your child does something good. This way you and your child can focus more on building positive skills and behaviours rather than negative ones. What are some strategies that help you? Leave them down in the comment section below and follow us for more parenting tips on managing your child's behaviours . . . . . . #tiptuesday #parentingtips #positivediscipline #positiveparenting #consciousparenting #childbehavior #tantrum #behaviormanagement #behaviortherapy See more

Children's emotions and behaviours can be triggering for many parents but when we understand the reasons behind the behaviours, we begin to reframe how we see the child's actions. Rather than seeing your child "misbehaving", look at it as your child having a hard time expressing his or her emotions. Learning your child's behavioural and emotional cues will allow you to give them the support they need. Here are just a few examples of common behaviours and what they actually me...an. If your child is having a difficult time with any of these behaviours and would like some more tips and strategies on how to help them manage their emotions, feel free to message me and together, we can come up with a behaviour support plan that targets your child's needs to minimize challenging behaviours. So the next time your child is feeling, sensitive, angry, shy or over-excited, they're equipped with the right skills to express their emotions through appropriate behaviour . . . . . . #positiveparenting #consciousparenting #childbehavior #tantrum #emotionalawareness #emotionalregulation #selfregulation #socialemotionalskills #socialemotionallearning #behaviormanagement #behaviortherapy See more

THANK YOU to everyone who attended last night's webinar! If you missed it or would simply like to watch it again, you can click on the link below to watch the recording of part 1. Early bird tickets to part 2 of this workshop are now available! Sign up today with the discount code . (Stay tuned for the official event registration page for part 2.) Watch again:... Positive Behaviour Guidance (Part 1) https://youtu.be/PtXKszZGGx4 Sign up today: Positive Behaviour Guidance: Reducing Challenging Behaviours (Part 2) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/positive-behaviour-guidance-red

After school meltdowns can be a struggle for many children (and parents too), and if you're wondering why your child does it, it can simply be because your child is exhausted from the many demands of school, such as listening and learning new things, following instructions and engaging with many peers and teachers. And when they're finally done school, your child may need some sort of release and hence, the meltdown starts. If you're wondering how to help your child, then swipe left for some helpful tips.

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Tip of the day: Instead of telling your child to take deep breaths, try this breathing exercise to help them manage their emotions. The simple act of tracing the hand encourages your child to redirect their focus and be present, allowing them to better regulate and process their emotions. Save and share with someone who could use this . . .... . . . #tipoftheday #breathingexercise #deepbreaths #calmdowntechniques #calmingstrategies #emotionalregulation #mindfulness #mindfulkids #childtherapy #childmentalhealth #behaviortherapy #behaviormanagement #aba #abatherapy See more

JM Wellness Kids is looking for Registered Behaviour Therapists and Instructor Therapists to join our growing team! If you're located in Toronto or Peel Region and would like to apply, sends us your resume at [email protected] or DM us and we can chat . . . . .... . #joinourteam #nowhiring #applynow #aba #abatherapy #ibi #ibitherapy #rbt #kidswellness #childrensservices #torontobusiness #therapytoronto #jobsintoronto #torontojobs #mississaugajobs #toronto #mississauga #brampton #peelregion #greatertorontoarea See more