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RUBI Parent Training: Empowering Parents, Transforming Behavior

As a BCBA, I often meet families looking for support in managing their child’s challenging behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One of the most effective tools I’ve seen in practice is the RUBI Parent Training Program. Developed by experts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), RUBI (Research Units in Behavioral Intervention) has helped countless families create calmer homes, reduce problem behaviors, and increase positive interactions—all by training parents to be...

Understanding the Autism Diagnosis Process: A BCBA's Guide for Parents

If you’re reading this, you may be at the beginning of a journey you didn’t expect — noticing differences in your child’s development, hearing concerns from a teacher or pediatrician, or simply trusting your gut that something seems “off.” As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who works closely with families...

The Power of Parent Training: Real Success Begins at Home

As a BCBA, I’ve seen again and again that meaningful, long-term progress starts at home. While therapy sessions are important, no one spends more time with your child than you do—and that’s exactly why parent training is so powerful.

Parent training is not about turning you into a therapist. It’s about equipping you with...

Why Consistency is Important in Parenting : A Behavior Analyst's Point of View

As a behavior analyst, one of the most common conversations I have with parents centers around consistency. You may have heard the phrase, “Be consistent with your child!” more times than you can count—but what does it really mean, and why does it matter so much?

Why Reinforcement Works Better Than Punishment: A Behavior Analysts Point of View

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), one of the most common questions I hear from parents is:
“How do I get my child to stop doing [insert frustrating behavior]?”

It’s understandable. When your child hits, screams, ignores directions, or melts down in public, your first instinct might be to stop the behavior immediately—sometimes through consequences like time-outs, losing privileges, or raising your voice. This is what we often refer to as punishment—something that reduces a behavior by adding or removing something after it happens.

But here’s the thing...

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