🎙 In this special episode, Audra interviews her daughter about growing up with an autistic brother. From navigating childhood to building a unique bond, they dive deep into the joys, challenges, and how autism shaped their family dynamics. Honest, funny, and heartfelt, this episode offers a sibling’s candid (very!) perspective on life with an autistic brother.

Key Points:
🏡 Early Realizations: What it was like to grow up with an autistic sibling from an early age.
💡 Shifting Attention: Navigating the feelings of being the younger sibling when much attention was focused on her brother.
🎮 Finding Connection: How video games and other activities helped build their sibling bond.
🤝 The Emotional Impact: Reflections on how she coped with the challenges and changes in their relationship.
🧠 Growing Together: How the sibling relationship evolved into adulthood and how it shaped their family.
❤️ Advice for Other Siblings: Patience, kindness, and the hope that relationships can change over time.
📣 Words for Parents: Insights into what helped and what parents can do to support siblings of autistic children.

Tune in for an episode full of raw, real sibling experiences, and see how the lessons learned in childhood continue to impact their family today. 🌟

💥Helpful Resources:
My Student - Learn about YOUR students' families! 📝 – Grab your free set of forms to help gain some valuable info from the home front. You might learn something new!
Daily Reports 🗂️ – Or check out these home communication sheets to keep those lines of communication open!


Last week's episode was on Conducting Direction Observations. Go catch it now!
Next week will be Gathering A-B-C and Initial Data. Keep your eye out!

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• YouTube | @‌themisfitbehaviorists

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• Audra | ABA in School
• Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
• Sami | B.A.S.S.

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In this episode of Misfit Behaviorists, we dive deep into the art of conducting thorough and effective Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) observations. 🎯 Learn why it’s crucial to look beyond the student on your radar and understand the behavior of the entire classroom. We'll share tips on how to blend in like a wallflower 🌸 and gather unbiased, comprehensive data across various settings and times.

Key Topics Covered:

• The importance of observing both typical and atypical behaviors in all students 🧐
• Strategies for making objective observations without influencing student behavior
• Using peer comparisons to differentiate between age-appropriate behaviors and behaviors of concern 📊
• How to collect detailed, timestamped notes that capture a rounded picture of the student’s interactions and environment
• Best practices for involving the whole team and considering external factors like medications, family vacations, and environmental changes

Helpful Resources:

• Printable Observation Forms 📝 – Grab your free set of forms to help streamline your data collection process.
• RBT Tracker 📊 – Stay organized and track your Registered Behavior Technician hours and tasks.
• Classroom Checklist 🗂️ – An observation and coaching tool to assess effective classroom routines and procedures.

Tune in to get insights on how to conduct meaningful observations that lead to more accurate behavior plans! 🎧

Last week's episode was on Conducting Initial Interviews. Go catch it now!
Next week will be Gathering A-B-C and Initial Data. Keep your eye out!

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• Apple podcast | The Misfit Behaviorists
• Instagram | @‌themisfitbehavioristspodcast
• YouTube | @‌themisfitbehaviorists

👋 Find us!

• Audra | ABA in School
• Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
• Sami | B.A.S.S.

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In this episode of the Misfit Behaviorists podcast, Audra and Sami dive into the second step of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) process—conducting initial interviews. They discuss how to approach interviews with parents, teachers, and even the student, while maintaining a neutral, empathetic, and objective stance. By focusing on building trust, gathering comprehensive insights, and respecting confidentiality, this episode provides valuable tips for BCBAs looking to gather meaningful information and set the stage for effective behavior plans.

Key Points:
- Approaching interviews with empathy and neutrality, without undermining past communications.
- Importance of sitting “on the parent’s side of the table” to build trust.
- Tips for involving students in the process and teaching self-advocacy.
- Navigating sensitive information shared by parents and deciding what to document.
- Gathering insights from multiple sources (parents, teachers, students) to see the full picture.
- Reviewing past files, medical history, and academic records to contextualize behavior.
- Importance of remaining nonjudgmental, flexible, and objective throughout the process.
- The significance of respecting confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines.

Helpful Resources:

• FBA Interviews Forms
• FBA Template bundle of resources

Tune in next week as Audra and Sami explore the next step in the FBA process: Conducting Direct Observations!
Or go back to last week where they talked about the Referral Process.

Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists

😍 More, you say? We’re here for you!

• Apple podcast | The Misfit Behaviorists
• Instagram | @‌themisfitbehavioristspodcast
• YouTube | @‌themisfitbehaviorists

👋 Find us!

• Audra | ABA in School
• Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
• Sami | B.A.S.S.

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