aba outside of therapy sessions

August 15, 2000

Hello all,

Since I got so many responses to my question regarding the scrolling/chaining, I

have another one. Its a little more complex so bear with me.

My son is 2.8 years old. Dxd pdd/nos. Aba for almost a year but only intense

data driven 30 hours since June. Making progress. Most days hes a very

cooperative little boy. Works like an angel. Sits in chair, does all tasks

without protest. Sometimes now and then he has a bad day. Whether it be more

stimmy than usual or cranky because hes tired, or overly sensitive for some

reason. It does not happen ofter but sometimes it does.

To give you a little background on him. No words but babbling. Good eye

contact, excellent come here, knows stand up, sit down, give to, arms up, clap

hands, and a few signs. Seems to be better with expressive language than

receptive but getting a little better. The problem with the scrolling needs to

be addressed for sure. Have never used food reinforcers but I think we may have

to go that route. Just started to get matching. Took a long time. Points to

most desired objects and pulls towards what he wants. Always force him for eye

contact. Good eater. NO BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. Sweet little dispositioned boy.

Now here is the question. (I actually have one and also need advice elsewhere)

With 6 hours a day of sessions and a nap, I feel compelled to allow him to watch

his favorite tapes. Usually two a day. However, when I want to try to sit and

play with him and force play, he crys and wants to be let out of the task. This

will happen on weekends like the one we just had where it has been raining for

two days. I cannot seem to get him to work with me or play with me. Any advice

on how to accomplish this. He knows when he sees the therapist its work/play

time. But when it comes to mom he wants no part of that.

Also, while out and about. What kinds of things should be trying to show him or

say with him. . I know talking all the time helps but in what format can he

understand or try to understand what i am saying.

I guess Im just trying to make the most out of time at home and time out and

about. Any advice or examples of what you guys are doing would be appreciated.

Thanks

Janine

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