Autism and the Back to School Transition
July 26, 2017 3:29 pm Leave your thoughtsAfter a couple months of a relaxing summer vacation, transitioning back to a structured school routine can be overwhelming and... View Article
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The Benefits of Play
May 9, 2017 1:00 pm Leave your thoughtsAt BCOTB, the playroom is more than a space for fun and games: It is an empowerment zone where children... View Article
Is ABA Therapy Abuse?
May 2, 2017 6:53 pm Leave your thoughtsApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has sometimes been mislabeled as “abusive” or ill-described as focusing too much on compliance or on... View Article
Top Educational Apps for Children
February 3, 2016 3:39 pm Leave your thoughtsChildren’s access to mobile media has skyrocketed in recent years, with 38% of children under the age of 2, 80%... View Article
How to Prioritize ABA Therapy Goals
October 26, 2015 4:54 pm Leave your thoughtsPrioritizing ABA Therapy goals can be one of the most confusing parts of beginning or continuing therapy services. Sometimes it... View Article
Teaching Self-Help Skills
August 14, 2015 5:56 pm Leave your thoughtsBCOTB has developed a curricula for teaching self-help skills, such as brushing one’s teeth, flossing, getting dressed, and tying shoes.... View Article
How Parents Can Prepare for IEP Meetings
June 17, 2015 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsPreparing for your child’s IEP meeting can feel like a daunting task fraught with uncertainty. At BCOTB we are here... View Article
Four Things to Remember During a Tantrum
May 8, 2015 7:50 pm Leave your thoughtsEven with the best behavior plan in place, it can sometimes be a struggle to handle tantrums. BCOTB has compiled... View Article
Local Support Groups and Networking Opportunities
July 6, 2014 1:12 pm Leave your thoughtsBehavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay is always here to help with behavioral issues and to provide support for those extra... View Article
What does Behavior Analyst Licensure Mean for You?
April 9, 2014 3:39 pm Leave your thoughtsThe 2014 Florida Legislative Session will vote on Florida Behavior Analyst Licensure. New York just passed similar legislation, which requires... View Article