#13: Challenging behaviors on Telehealth

<p>Telehealth consultations have unique problems that are magnified when addressing challenging behaviors in kids. From distraction to motivation to parent training, we discuss the most common problems and tangible tips to improve student engagement.</p> <p>It is critical to first teach parents the basics of reinforcement for them to follow through with the necessary changes that make virtual consultations effective. Kids act very differently at home so learning how that environment is like is also necessary information for OTs and ABAs who have to maximize the effectiveness of telehealth.</p> <p>HIGHLIGHTS</p> <p>01:29 Shoutouts to the OT profession, Autism Awareness Month, and Dr. Jana Cason</p> <p>07:28 ABA challenges with telehealth</p> <p>10:27 Case study of Lena: Parent training and motivation</p> <p>20:45 Strategies to create a motivating environment</p> <p>27:27 Basic tips for reinforcement </p> <p>35:16 Virtual learning, environment, and scheduling </p> <p>GLOSSARY</p> <p>Extinction burst - The phenomenon of a previously reinforced or learned behavior temporarily increasing when the reinforcement for the behavior is removed.</p> <p>Behavioral momentum - Reinforce easier tasks followed by a harder task and then reinforce the completion of that harder task.</p> <p>Variable-ratio schedule - A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.</p> <p>Behavioral contrast - A change in the strength of one response that occurs when the rate of reward of a second response, or of the first response under different conditions, is changed.</p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p>Join our The ABA and OT Podcast Facebook Group to get access to the following resources:</p> <p>Facebook group link: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/397478901376425</a></p> <p>EXTERNAL RESOURCES</p> <p><a href='http://dradititheot.com/'>Aditi's Website</a></p> <p><a href='https://telehealthshare.com/'>Telehealthshare Website</a></p