5/7/2020

ABA for All and Learning at Home

@HCDSB_BAs

Adapted from Halton District School Board

Good for All, Essential for Some Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding and improving socially significant behaviour (Cooper, Heron, and Heward,

2007). The Ministry of Education encourages the use of ABA strategies for all students that might benefit.

Here you will find resources and links that are based on the principles of ABA to help support your family in Learning at Home.

The content is divided into the following areas of focus:

• Environmental Setup

• Structure and Routine

• Priming and Transitions

• Visual Supports

• Incorporating Strengths and Motivation

Environmental Setup

Having a designated area for workingA quiet location with

minimal distractions

Good lighting

Comfortable seating

Prepare and gather all necessary materials

Organize and minimize clutter in the workspace

Consider having anchor charts or schedules on the wall for easy

reference

Video Links to Environmental Setup

• Optimizing the work area

• How to set up a study space

Structure and Routine

Rules for video chats

Binder with work to be done and where to place it once completed

Chore chart tracker

Daily Schedule

Organizing OneNote by Subject and UnitUsing an app like

Calendars or Remind to schedule your days

Establishing clear expectations collaboratively

Printable week at a glance to help stay organized

Video Links to Structure & Routine

• Establishing Family Routines

• Creating Structure and Rules for your Child

• Easy Daily Schedule Starting Point

Priming and Transitions

Countdown Board

Visual reminder for what to do when frustrated

Social story to help explain a concept

Using a timer appExample of a nighttime routine

Using a song to help with transitions

Example of an app that counts down time remaining for each activity

Sand timer; can use one that you have from a board game

Setting screen time limits

Links to Various Priming and Transition Tools

• Free Timers

• Clean Up Song

• Video on What is Priming

Visual Supports

Example of a First Then boardExample of a graphic organizer

Example of a choice board

Using words and pictures to help kids follow a recipe

Search for videos that demonstrate the skill

Movement break

Fun way to test your knowledge and learn via this quiz platform

Sample checklist

Using an app to visually organize your day

Videos and Link to Various Visual Supports

• First and Then

• Visual Schedules

• Graphic Organizers

Incorporating Strengths and Motivation

Games

Arts & Crafts

Sensory Play

Animals

Sports & Physical Activities

Books (including comic books)

Specific subjects

or material -– math, science

etc.Visual-spatial tasks

Vehicles

Music

Video games/technology

Video Links to Strengths & Motivations

• Using Motivation to Encourage Following Instructions

• Notice Your Child’s Interests

• Powerful Words to Motivate Your Child

Additional Resource Links

• HCDSB Learn at Home

• HCDSB – 10 Ways Parents Can Support Learning at Home

• Halton Region (click ‘For Residents’)

• HCDSB_BAs Twitter

• Dealing with COVID-19 child friendly resources

• School Mental Health Ontario Resource for Parents and Families

• HCDSB Social Workers Video Playlist for Parents and Families

• HCDSB BA YouTube Channel