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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- Audra | abainschool.com
- Caitlin | beltransbehaviorbasics.com
- Sami | behavioranalyticsupport.com
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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Misfit Minute 20: One Simple Visual Change That Can Improve Student Behavior
Small changes can make a big difference. In this Misfit Minute, we’re talking about one simple, actionable challenge you can try this week: update just one classroom visual. Whether it’s a schedule, emotion card, or token board, visuals only work when they’re relevant, motivating, and actually being used. This episode breaks down why visuals stop working over time and how a quick refresh can improve engagement and behavior.
🔑 Key Takeaways
• Visuals only work if they’re relevant and used 👀—what worked in September may not work now.
• Start small 🧩—update just one visual for one student.
• Schedules may need a refresh 📅—try real photos, add an “all done” or “surprise” spot, or simplify.
• Emotion cards should grow with learners 😊—mix in real faces, emojis, adults, kids, and newer emotions like bored or embarrassed.
• Token boards can lose their power 🎯—change the theme, increase motivation, or fade and thin reinforcement.
• Sometimes removing a visual is progress ✂️—if it’s no longer needed, it’s okay to let it go.
📦 Resources to check out
• FREE token boards → https://abainschool.com/2s6q
• Digital token board (LOVE using this!) → https://abainschool.com/ncbl
• Visual task analyses for Life Skills classrooms → https://abainschool.com/jmvt
• Emotion identification visuals for social-emotional learning → https://abainschool.com/93a6
• School-Based BCBA & Teacher Resources → https://abainschool.com or https://beltransbehaviorbasics.com/
🙌 Join Us & Share
• Which visual are you updating this week?
• Did you swap it, refresh it, or remove it altogether?
• Share a photo or tell us what changed in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group 📸
• Small tweaks count—and we’d love to see what worked for your students 💙
• Drop your strategies in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits
• Share this episode with a teammate navigating a tough family conversation this week
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 | @themisfitbehaviorists
- YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists
👋 Find us!
- Audra | ABA in School
- Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
- Sami | B.A.S.S.
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