The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs, and ABA professionals.
Whether you're seeking advice or just want to laugh, new to the field or a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for this unique blend of professional expertise and real-life experience. Weekly episodes will be concise, because we know your time is limited! Don’t miss it!
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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Misfit Minute #6: How to Teach Replacement Behaviors That Actually Work
In this bite-sized episode, we dive into a powerful mindset shift: don’t just teach the rule—teach the replacement behavior. Saying “don’t do that” isn’t enough. Real behavior change happens when we teach students exactly what to do instead.
💡 Key Takeaways:
🚫 Saying “don’t do that” doesn’t teach a skill—replacement behaviors do
🔁 Replacement behaviors aren’t add-ons—they are the behavior plan
🧩 Prompting, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate actions is essential
❓ Before correcting behavior, ask: “Have I taught what I want to see instead?”
🌱 Teaching new behaviors is about building skills, not just managing disruption
📚 Resources & Inspiration
🔗 Tantrums to Transformation: Positive Behavioral Support to Address Challenging Behaviors
🔗 Episode 12 Managing Problem Behaviors Through Replacement Skills
🔗 Episode 55 How to Reinforce Replacement Behaviors and Respond to Problem Behavior
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- Apple podcast | The Misfit Behaviorists
- Instagram | @themisfitbehaviorists
- YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists
👋 Find us!
- Audra | ABA in School
- Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
- Sami | B.A.S.S.
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