By Shelly Swift, BCBA | March 2026 Independent work can be one of the most frustrating parts of the school […]
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February 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA If students constantly interrupt during independent work, the problem may not be that they’re ignoring
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February 2026 | Shelly Swift, BCBA Effective classroom behavior strategies do more than stop behavior in the moment. They teach
February 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA If you’ve ever felt like you’re repeating the same directions over and over, you’re not
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January 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA If you’ve ever said, “They’re just doing it for attention,” you’re not wrong — but
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January 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA If you feel like you’re constantly repeating yourself — “I already told you,” “How many
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January 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA When a student avoids work, shuts down, stalls, or tries to leave a task, it
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January 2026 Shelly Swift BCBA When Kids Struggle With Friendships, It’s Usually a Skill Gap — Not Bad Behavior If
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