Raising a child with autism or behavioral challenges can bring unique experiences and responsibilities. Building Better Behavior is a compassionate, practical guide that helps parents and caregivers apply Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques in everyday routines to promote positive behavior and build essential life skills.
Grounded in evidence-based strategies, this book breaks ABA down into simple, easy-to-use tools that any parent can implement. From communication and daily living tasks to managing transitions and addressing challenging behaviors, it shows how to turn everyday moments into opportunities for learning and growth.
You will learn how to:
- Work on communication skills and apply different teaching strategies to build essential skills
- Strengthen positive behavior while minimizing challenging behaviors
- Teach complex skills with proven techniques
- Use visual schedules and prompts to foster independence
- Apply reinforcement systems to motivate progress
- Support toilet training with ABA-based methods
- Track behavior and recognize patterns that need support
- Reduce challenging behaviors through proactive strategies and learn how to manage them effectively
Whether you're new to ABA or have some experience, Building Better Behavior offers an encouraging and accessible approach to making ABA work in the home. Ideal for parents, guardians, and in-home therapists, this book helps transform daily routines into teachable, empowering moments-for both the parent and the child.
Bhawna Aggarwal (Sonia) is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), International Behavior Analyst (IBA), and a licensed behavior analyst in Texas and North Carolina. She is also licensed in Ontario, Canada, as a Registered Behavior Analyst. With over six years of clinical experience, Sonia specializes in working with autistic children and their families across diverse settings, including homes, clinics, and schools.Sonia holds a Master of Science in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis from Eastern Kentucky University and a specialization certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science from Mohawk College. Her expertise spans comprehensive behavioral assessments (e.g., ABLLS, VB-MAPP, ESDM, PEAK), functional behavior assessments, and the development of individualized intervention plans.
