Special Parents of Spcial Kids Interview
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The Hardest Thing to Build: An Ecosystem Where People Stay
During my interview with Twilio for Transform Together, I was asked āWhat metrics tell you that you are succeeding at your mission?ā I had metrics that should impress: All of that matters. Each of our team operates with quantifiable metricsāOKRs, KPIs, and data-driven goals that ensure we arenāt just doing good work, but the mostā¦
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When and Why Are Functional Behavior Assessments Done?
In our last post, we broke down what a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) isāa systematic process for identifying the underlying reasons behind challenging behaviors. But when exactly should an FBA be conducted, and why is it so important? When Is an FBA Needed? FBAs are typically conducted when a personās behavior significantly interferes with theirā¦
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Unlocking Better Behavioral Support: How AI is Transforming Functional Behavior Assessments
Imagine a child struggling with severe emotional outbursts in school, a teen engaging in self-injurious behaviors, or an adult with autism experiencing daily frustration due to communication barriers. Families and educators often feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to help, leading to trial and error approaches that can frequently cause more harm than good. Thisā¦
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Unlocking Functional Behavior Assessments Funding
A mother once told me she felt like she was fighting battles on multiple fronts, barely holding on. Her 11-year-old son, bright and curious, had been labeled ādisruptiveā at school. He wasnāt misbehaving on purposeāhe just couldnāt sit still or follow directions like his classmates. When he pushed or shoved, she had to leave workā¦
