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Achieving a Target Behavior & Extinguishing Problem Behaviors
Behavior changes are more likely to occur when you pair the target behavior with preferred activities or follow the behavior with access...
danielaschmeichler
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Breaking the Cycle: Unveiling Strategies to Overcome Task Avoidance in Preschoolers
As I engage with young children, primarily aged between 2 and 5 years old, in my morning sessions, I often encounter situations where...
danielaschmeichler
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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Unmasking the Confidence-Behavior Connection: Decoding Children's Reactions to Challenge
Imagine a child standing at the edge of a seemingly simple task, their demeanor tense and unsure. What's fueling this hesitation? In this...
danielaschmeichler
Aug 12, 20233 min read
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Building Brighter Futures: How Behavioral Therapy Empowers Young Minds
I believe that every child deserves the tools to unlock their full potential and shine brightly in all aspects of life! 🌟 Today, I want...
danielaschmeichler
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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Make Learning Fun
When I meet with children, I work on multiple skills at the same time without them noticing that they are actually learning school...
danielaschmeichler
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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Avoidance Behavior with Homework
Children who exhibit avoidance behavior with homework typically have difficulty getting started and exhibit problem behaviors.
danielaschmeichler
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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Struggling Getting Your Child To Answer "Yes" To Questions?
The ability to respond “yes” and “no” to questions seems to come naturally to most children by the age of 18 -24 months old, but for...
danielaschmeichler
Jan 14, 20232 min read
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What Are Some Signs of Attention Deficit Challenges
As part of my practice, I offered school consultation to my clients. During the initial classroom visit, I commonly observed that...
danielaschmeichler
Nov 6, 20221 min read
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What Are Some Effects Of Inappropriate at-Home Mealtime Routines On Children’s Behavior At School?
I commonly get to learn many families' routines as I work with children with challenging behaviors at school. What struck me most this...
danielaschmeichler
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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Ways To Help Oppositional Defiant Children
Following my previous post about things we should avoid with children who are oppositional, I would like to share in this post helpful...
danielaschmeichler
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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Things To Avoid With Oppositional Defiant Children
I recently heard Amelia Bowler, a parent and Board Certified Behavioral analyst, talking about her book The Parents Guide to Oppositional...
danielaschmeichler
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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How Can Home-School Consistent Therapy Approach Help Children with Problem Behaviors
Children engages in problem behaviors to avoid tabletop activities. A consistent approach between school and home enhances success.
danielaschmeichler
Sep 13, 20211 min read
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How to Get Your Child to Play More? and What Does it Have to Do with Compliance?
Parents often consult me regarding children's noncompliance behavior. Teaching compliance can’t be done without teaching children to...
danielaschmeichler
May 1, 20211 min read
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