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Marianne Coppola
ContributorMarianne is a Connect contributor writing on autism education and special-education practice.
Articles by Marianne
ABA & Therapy Using Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions to Motivate the Classroom, Promote Cooperation, and Improve Behavior
You may have heard the phrase “ABA can save the world!” While Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) works well on an individual basis, I have found that those same techniques and interventions also work...
Marianne Coppola
Sep 6, 2021 · 5 min read
Behavior & Sensory How to Shape Homework Behavior with Autistic* Children
Let’s talk homework! If you are a parent to a school-aged child with autism, you may find it challenging to encourage your child to complete homework assignments. Children with autism will often...
Marianne Coppola
Sep 6, 2021 · 5 min read
ABA & Therapy Using Antecedent Strategies to Minimize Challenging Behaviors with Autistic* Students
An antecedent is an event, action, or circumstance that occurs directly before a behavior. Using antecedent strategies involves modifying an environment to reduce undesirable behaviors among...
Marianne Coppola
Sep 6, 2021 · 5 min read
About Autism How To Use Shaping to Teach Children with Autism New Behaviors at Home
As children become older and begin to develop new skills, it can be overwhelming for caregivers and parents to teach more complex behaviors, such as developing new language, making requests, cleaning...
Marianne Coppola
Jul 18, 2021 · 4 min read
ABA & Therapy How to Use Chaining to Break Down Complex Tasks for Children with Autism
What Is Chaining? Have you ever sat down with a recipe in front of you and you start reading the list of the ingredients and each step in the recipe? Some steps you may already know, but some you may...
Marianne Coppola
Jul 18, 2021 · 5 min read
ABA & Therapy 8 Tips For Tackling the Grocery Store with your Autistic Child
Working in early intervention, I am always checking in with parents regarding their triumphs and their struggles, and one struggle that comes up frequently is that intimidating trip to the grocery...
Marianne Coppola
May 9, 2021 · 4 min read
Behavior & Sensory The 7 Benefits of Using Sensory Bins for Children with Autism
Has your family been introduced to sensory bins yet? They are all the rage at our house, and sometimes they keep us busy for hours! If you have not heard of sensory bins, or have not started using...
Marianne Coppola
Apr 18, 2021 · 5 min read
ABA & Therapy How to Run a Special Needs Daycare
My path from teenage helper to “nanny share” to ABA therapist to opening my own Special Needs Daycare. Special needs daycares provide wonderful way to provide specialized support for your child with...
Marianne Coppola
Apr 18, 2021 · 4 min read