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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 7, 20231 min read
IEPs vs. 504 Plans
Did you know students with disabilities can either receive an individualized education plan (IEP) or a 504 plan? There is a big...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Let's Play!
Did you know play incorporates various skills and helps autistic people learn in their natural environment? In fact, there are different...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Build and Develop Rapport
Remember the blog story I wrote earlier this month about the power of friendships? It all starts from building and developing rapport. No...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 14, 20231 min read
Interview with Alyssa Latham, Behavior Analyst & Parent Coach
Do you know behavior analysts who provide parent training in the ABA field? Meet Alyssa Latham: Alyssa Latham Alyssa Latham has over 10...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Friendships Rock!
Personally, it was not easy for me to make friends at first. I didn't even know how to approach people if I wanted to become friends with...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Understanding the Difference Between Tantrums & Meltdowns
I cannot tell you how many times that tantrums and meltdowns get mixed up by parents, professionals, teachers, etc. From my experiences...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Reinforcement vs. Punishment
Did you know we use reinforcement and punishment all of the time, not just in ABA therapy? Reinforcement and punishment are used...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Interview with Marissa Davila-Blanton, BCBA
Did you know there are ABA therapy companies who mainly use telehealth? Meet my first guest in the new year: Photo Credits: Marissa...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 3, 20232 min read
New Year Goals
Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year for autistic self-advocates and those who know someone with autism to create goals in order to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Open Letter to my Middle School Speech Therapist, Mrs. Smith
Dear Mrs. Smith, I hope retirement has been going well and hope you see this letter one day online. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Interview with Kirt Manecke, author and online course creator
Who knows someone who creates an online course based off a published book? Meet the last guest of "The World of Autism" for 2022: Kirt...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Common Misconceptions About Autism
I cannot even begin to tell you how many misconceptions there are about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I listed the most common...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Providing Choices for Autistic Clients
Did you know when you provide autistic people with choices that it teaches them various skills? During ABA therapy sessions, behavior...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 31, 20221 min read
7 Dimensions of ABA
The seven dimensions of behavior help behavior analysts impact their clients through effective and research-supported interventions. Baer...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 24, 20221 min read
I Graduated from Purdue University Global!
When I was little, doctors told my parents I would never attend and graduate from college due to challenges of my autism. Well, guess...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Self-Regulation Onto IEPs with Martin Slyngstad
I have a returning guest who wanted to talk about an important topic with our community: Martin Slyngstad Martin Slyngstad is an autistic...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 12, 20221 min read
ABA Services in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Many families request ABA services at school for their child, not just at home. How do you add ABA services into your child's...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 5, 20222 min read
Back to School
Many states have been back in school while some have not just yet. Autistic people often face difficulties with transitioning back to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 15, 20221 min read
Advice from an Autistic Paraprofessional
Entering 4th school year as a paraprofessional As you all know, I wear many hats because I work more than one job. I have been a...
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