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How Precision Teaching Differs from Traditional ABA: What Makes It Special?
Precision Teaching Differences: How It Sets Itself Apart from Traditional ABA "We've tried ABA before, but the skills never seemed to stick." I hear this from parents more often than I'd like. Your child masters something in therapy, maybe even at home, but then struggles to use it at school or with friends. Sound familiar? This is exactly why Precision Teaching takes a different approach. Let me explain what makes it unique without getting lost in technical jargon. The Main

Brigid McCormick
Oct 13, 20254 min read


What is Precision Teaching in ABA Therapy: A Parent's Complete Guide
What is Precision Teaching in ABA Therapy: A Parent's Complete Guide When you first hear "Precision Teaching," it might sound like...

Brigid McCormick
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy – Bringing It All Together
Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored how parent involvement in ABA therapy plays a key role in building skills, boosting confidence,...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Working Memory in ABA – Building the Brain’s “Sticky Note”
Think of working memory as the brain’s “sticky note.” It’s where we temporarily hold onto information so we can use it right away—like...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy: Building Strong Communication With Your Team
Parent involvement in ABA therapy is more than practicing strategies at home — it’s also about working closely with your child’s therapy...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Teaching Flexible Thinking in ABA: Why It Matters and How to Get Started
Change is a part of life—but for many children, especially those with executive function challenges, it can feel overwhelming. Cognitive...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy: Strategies for Home
Parent involvement in ABA therapy doesn’t stop at the clinic or classroom. Growth becomes most visible when what happens in sessions is...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Why Planning, Organization & Time Management Matter in Everyday Life — and How ABA Can Help
If you’ve ever tried to run a session with a client who can’t find their favorite toy, can’t remember what comes next, or melts down when...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy: Why It Matters
Parent involvement in ABA therapy isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. While therapists are trained to teach strategies, no one knows...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 3, 20252 min read


What Are Executive Functions — and Why They Matter in Everyday Life
Executive functions are the brain’s self-management system. They’re the cognitive processes that help us plan ahead, remember what to do...

Brigid McCormick
Sep 2, 20252 min read


What to Do If Something Goes Wrong Online
A Parent’s Guide to Staying Calm, Getting the Facts, and Helping Your Child Learn from Mistakes You’ve set the rules. You’ve had the...

Brigid McCormick
Aug 27, 20253 min read


The Precision Difference: Where Kids Are Seen and Growth Is Obvious
Dear Parents, I keep thinking about all of you who are stuck wondering: what do I do next? The new school year brings new hope and...

Brigid McCormick
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Teaching Online Safety: Step-by-Step Strategies That Work
How to Help Your Child Build Safer Online Habits—One Skill at a Time In today’s digital world, kids are online for everything—from...

Brigid McCormick
Aug 19, 20253 min read


5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Internet Safer Today
Simple, Everyday Tips to Create a Safer Online Space for Your Child Today’s kids are growing up in a world where screens are...

Brigid McCormick
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Why Internet Safety Matters for Every Child
How to Help Your Kids Build Safe Online Habits—Starting Today In today’s world, kids are online more than ever. From watching videos and...

Brigid McCormick
Jul 10, 20253 min read


“I Don’t Waaannnt Tooo!”
Understanding the Real Reason Your Child Isn’t Doing the Thing Welcome to the third and final post in our “Why Doesn’t My Child…” series!...

Brigid McCormick
Jun 17, 20253 min read


“Can Do” Problems: What If It’s Not Defiance, but a Real Barrier?
We’ve all been there: your child isn’t doing the thing. You’ve reminded them (three times), you’ve offered incentives, maybe even...

Brigid McCormick
Jun 10, 20253 min read


“They Just Don’t Know How!” — What to Do When It’s a Know How Problem
So you’ve got your framework in hand— Know How, Can Do, Want To —and you’re starting to spot it in real time. You’ve figured out that...

Brigid McCormick
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Why Doesn’t My Child Listen? (And What to Do About It Without Losing Your Mind)
Let’s be real—if you’ve ever thought “Why won’t my child just listen?!” , congratulations, you’re a normal parent. You’ve probably...

Brigid McCormick
May 27, 20253 min read


Reinforcement
By: Desiree Garcia, Precision ABA Behavior Technician Parents This week’s topic will cover reinforcement and its two types: positive...

Brigid McCormick
May 9, 20196 min read
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