I developed the FAB Turtle Strategy as a simple method for teaching children and adolescents with complex behavioral challenges to avoid aggression. The FAB Turtle Strategy enables kids to anticipate and avoid aggression. It is a modification of the PATHS (Promoting Positive Thinking Strategies) Tucker Turtle Technique used with permission from developer Dr. Greenberg. It […]
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An extremely effective approach for improving behavior is often unknown to most of the therapists in my workshops. The approach is Pivotal Response Training (PRT) which has been shown to significantly improve behavior, speech and neurological development in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Ventola et al., 2014). PRT was developed by an expert in Applied
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I recently completed my book FAB “Functionally Alert Behavior” Strategies after ten years of work to clearly illustrate the interventions I use with children and adolescents who have complex behavioral challenges. To celebrate I’m launching a multi-media book tour that includes some free events as well as in advanced workshops. My hope is that
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3hrOHSupp2019 While I was working as an occupational therapist in a wealthy school a cafeteria worker ran up to me, took my hand and led me to the school cafeteria shouting, “Come with me right away John, one of your kids is going nuts!” My kid turned out to be George, a first grader I
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Link to my new Therapro Guest Blog Post https://blog.therapro.com/6-fab-strategies-for-improved-behavior-during-pediatric-therapy/ for information on strategies for improving child and adolescent behavior during your pediatric rehabilitation sessions. I will be offering Integrating Behavioral, Sensory, & Mindfulness Interventions in your Pediatric Therapy, a Therapro sponsored Free Webinar on Tuesday, 10/29/19 from 7:00-8:30 P.M. EDT. Advanced Treatment Strategies for Youth with Complex BehavioralChallenges, my
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If a student is on a consistently implemented behavior program for over two weeks and the behavior is getting worse what should you do? This is an indication that the behavior program is ineffective and should be changed. Begin by doing a QABF, Sensory Profile and preference assessment. If the problem does not improve proceed
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1. Where do I begin as a clinic therapist with a 2-year 11 month old who is frequently screaming and won’t participate at all in my treatment sessions? If I bring him to his parents in the waiting room he does it more next time, but the screaming bothers other therapist’s clients and
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After over 35 years of practice in pediatric occupational therapy, 15 years presenting to therapists and teachers, and over 10 years of writing my book is finally coming out within the next month! #FABStrategiesBook The interior designer completed the cover for my new book FAB “Functionally Alert Behavior” Strategies and the book is coming out in the
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For over 15 years I have been giving workshops nationally for teachers and teacher trainers on improving the behavior of students in the regular classroom. I’ve compiled my responses to the most frequently asked questions and hope they will be useful. While I have greatly enjoyed all my teacher presentations, I have to admit my
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My recent keynote presentation for the Quinnipiac University Student Conference “New Visions for Occupational Therapy” enabled me to reflect on the new directions I’ve taken in my occupational therapy practice. I’ve discovered that behavior is a major goal area for occupational therapy that dramatically effects our functioning. To successfully participate in learning and home life
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