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Misfit Minute 16: When Writing Tasks Cause Behaviors: Helping Students Stay Focused
Sometimes our students giggle, get wiggly, or completely check out when it’s time to write. Is it task avoidance? A skills gap? Sensory overload? In …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Misfit Minute 15: Can’t or Won’t? How to Tell If It’s a Skill or Motivation Issue
Sometimes behavior looks like defiance—but what if it's actually a missing skill? In this episode, Audra walks you through a simple visual tool to he…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 68: From Chaos to Calm — 5 Quick Classroom De-Escalation Strategies
Episode 68
Every teacher knows those days when everything seems to erupt at once. In this episode, Audra and Caitlin share five quick, practical de-escalation s…
7 months ago
Ep. 67: The Role of a BCBA on RTI & MTSS Teams in Schools
Episode 67
Being a BCBA in a public school means more than behavior plans—it’s about collaboration, data, and supporting teachers on RTI and MTSS teams. In this…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Misfit Minute 14: Do You Really Need a New Behavior Plan?
Sometimes the issue isn’t that your behavior plan is “bad”—it’s that it’s not being followed with fidelity. Before you rewrite the whole thing, pause…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Misfit Minute 13: Reduce Student Pushback with Simple Choice Strategies in Special Education
Offering students simple choices can reduce pushback and boost cooperation. In this Misfit Minute, we break down how to turn everyday directives into…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 66: Behavior Management for Early Learners - 5 Preschool Classroom Strategies
Episode 66
Teaching little ones with big feelings can be equal parts joyful and challenging. In this episode, we share five simple, effective strategies for sup…
8 months ago
Misfit Minute 12: Spot Early Warning Signs to Prevent Escalation in the Classroom
This week’s Misfit Minute is all about catching behaviors before they escalate. Caitlin breaks down how to spot the earliest warning signs—like a shi…
8 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 65: How to Teach Maintenance and Generalization of Skills in ABA and Special Education
Episode 65
If it’s not generalizing, it’s not functional. In this episode, we break down what true mastery looks like, how to plan for maintenance from the star…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Misfit Minute 11: Sticky Note Praise Strategy for Quick Classroom Reinforcement
This week’s Misfit Minute is all about a tiny tool with a big payoff—sticky notes! 📝 Audra shares a quick and easy praise strategy you can implement …
8 months, 3 weeks ago