Unraveling the Power of Operant Extinction
What is operant extinction? Image Credit: Image by vectorjuice on Freepik Operant extinction stands as a powerful tool that reshapes...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 232 min read
Control Issues
I wanted to break down this myth about autistic people wanting to be "in control" of everything in their environment, from school to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 161 min read
Behavior Plans in IEPs
Did you know behavior intervention plans (BIPs) are part of a student's IEP no matter the kind of behavior plan it is, from school based...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 91 min read
Stars of the Spectrum
This was the first of many new opportunities I've been presented with in the new year! The entire Stars of the Spectrum event was musical...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 21 min read
New Year, New Opportunities
I want to thank my family, friends, and the online neurodiverse community for supporting the work I do for so many years since my...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 26, 20231 min read
End of 2023 Reflections
Did you know it is important to make reflections? It helps our own brain development in regards to improving self-esteem and awareness in...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Changes in Routine
Everyone deals with changes in routine, but this can be difficult for many neurodivergent people, no matter on a monthly or daily basis....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Gifts for the Holidays
It's that time of the season! Are you excited for all of the winter holidays to begin, such as Hanukkah or Christmas? I know I'm excited...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Pursuing Your Dreams w/ Justin Moehn
I brought back a guest on "The World of Autism" who has a special message to share with our community: Justin Moehn is an autistic...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Friendly Fun Thanksgiving
It's that time of the year for Thanksgiving! Do you want to know some ways to make Thanksgiving more friendly and fun for neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Plan for Transitions
Transitions are important for everyone to navigate since we deal with them every day in our lives, such as going from home to school or...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Punishment Route
As we all know, consequences follow after a person's behavior or response occurs. Did you know punishment is one kind of consequence used...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Halloween 2023
Happy Halloween! Do you want to know ways to make Halloween more friendly for autistic and neurodiverse people? Here are some tips:...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 23, 20231 min read
AAC
Did you know that this month is augmentative and alternative communication month? AAC has to do with alternative forms of communication....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023
Did you know that the unemployment rate for neurodiverse people who are ready and willing to work is typically twice that of the general...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Socially Mediated Reinforcement
It's amazing how much reinforcement occurs in our own everyday situations. One type of reinforcement that occurs often is socially...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Sensory-Automatic Reinforcement
Did you know sensory is one of the functions of behavior? Nowadays, sensory in the ABA field is known as automatic reinforcement. This...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Sensory Seekers vs. Sensory Avoiders
Did you know there are autistic people who are sensory seekers or sensory avoiders? Sensory seekers are those who look to stimulate...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 18, 20232 min read
All Kinds of Behaviors
Did you know there are many types of behaviors people demonstrate? There are respondent, operant, and coercive behaviors. These can be...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Sara Bradford: Voices Matter
I'm so excited to have a returning guest on "The World of Autism": Sara Bradford is an autistic advocate and mother of her own autistic...
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