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5/7/2020
ABA for All and Learning at Home
@HCDSB_BAs
Adapted from Halton District School Board
Good for All, Essential for Some Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding and improving socially significant behaviour (Cooper, Heron, and Heward,
2007). The Ministry of Education encourages the use of ABA strategies for all students that might benefit.
Here you will find resources and links that are based on the principles of ABA to help support your family in Learning at Home.
The content is divided into the following areas of focus:
• Environmental Setup
• Structure and Routine
• Priming and Transitions
• Visual Supports
• Incorporating Strengths and Motivation
Environmental Setup
Having a designated area for workingA quiet location with
minimal distractions
Good lighting
Comfortable seating
Prepare and gather all necessary materials
Organize and minimize clutter in the workspace
Consider having anchor charts or schedules on the wall for easy
reference
Video Links to Environmental Setup
• Optimizing the work area
• How to set up a study space
Structure and Routine
Rules for video chats
Binder with work to be done and where to place it once completed
Chore chart tracker
Daily Schedule
Organizing OneNote by Subject and UnitUsing an app like
Calendars or Remind to schedule your days
Establishing clear expectations collaboratively
Printable week at a glance to help stay organized
Video Links to Structure & Routine
• Establishing Family Routines
• Creating Structure and Rules for your Child
• Easy Daily Schedule Starting Point
Priming and Transitions
Countdown Board
Visual reminder for what to do when frustrated
Social story to help explain a concept
Using a timer appExample of a nighttime routine
Using a song to help with transitions
Example of an app that counts down time remaining for each activity
Sand timer; can use one that you have from a board game
Setting screen time limits
Links to Various Priming and Transition Tools
• Free Timers
• Clean Up Song
• Video on What is Priming
Visual Supports
Example of a First Then boardExample of a graphic organizer
Example of a choice board
Using words and pictures to help kids follow a recipe
Search for videos that demonstrate the skill
Movement break
Fun way to test your knowledge and learn via this quiz platform
Sample checklist
Using an app to visually organize your day
Videos and Link to Various Visual Supports
• First and Then
• Visual Schedules
• Graphic Organizers
Incorporating Strengths and Motivation
Games
Arts & Crafts
Sensory Play
Animals
Sports & Physical Activities
Books (including comic books)
Specific subjects
or material -– math, science
etc.Visual-spatial tasks
Vehicles
Music
Video games/technology
Video Links to Strengths & Motivations
• Using Motivation to Encourage Following Instructions
• Notice Your Child’s Interests
• Powerful Words to Motivate Your Child
Additional Resource Links
• HCDSB Learn at Home
• HCDSB – 10 Ways Parents Can Support Learning at Home
• Halton Region (click ‘For Residents’)
• HCDSB_BAs Twitter
• Dealing with COVID-19 child friendly resources
• School Mental Health Ontario Resource for Parents and Families
• HCDSB Social Workers Video Playlist for Parents and Families
• HCDSB BA YouTube Channel