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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 22, 20221 min read
Open Book Tests in Schools
Do you feel open book tests should be incorporated more in schools? As a paraprofessional for a few years so far, I've noticed students...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 1, 20223 min read
OBM & PM in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
What is organizational behavior management (OBM) and performance management (PM)? How do they relate to the applied behavior analysis...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Functional Behavior Assessments
What are functional behavior assessments (FBAs)? Functional behavior assessments (FBAs) are a systematic process for figuring out the...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Relationships and Dating With Autism
Since yesterday was Valentine's Day, let's talk about dating and relationships. This topic can be hard for people to discuss about, but I...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Debunking Myths About ABA
As you may know, I was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. I received early interventions, including ABA, until the age of 8. Now as...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Many people love Thanksgiving for all of the fun activities with family and eating lots of great...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Differential Reinforcement
This past week for my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) part one course in college, I learned about differential reinforcement. Also, I...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Update: New Home in FL
Back in March of this year, my family and I moved to Florida. Our house was being built since March. After living in a rental apartment...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 1, 20211 min read
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS)
Not only is response-to-intervention used in schools, but so is school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS). So, what is school-wide...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Halloween for Autistic Children
It looks like Halloween will be happening in person this year! We all know that Halloween is a fun holiday of dressing up in costumes and...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 11, 20211 min read
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
What is picture exchange communication system? Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a functional communication system which...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 27, 20211 min read
Interview with Sara Bradford on Inclusion
What is inclusion? Inclusion is focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring rights are in place for people to achieve their...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 20, 20211 min read
Interview with Paul Silver on Self-Advocacy and College
Did you know self-advocacy is important in life, including in college? Self-advocacy is a foundation towards success in life. In a...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Behavior Intervention Plans
What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP)? A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is a written plan for addressing individual needs of...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 7, 20213 min read
Environment and Visual Supports for Autistics
Modifications can be made to create a positive and supportive environment for people with ASD. Environmental and visual supports are...
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