Ashley Michaels, M.A., BCBA, LBA

04/15/2026

Dear ABA Professionals, you didn't get a thank you today. Maybe not yesterday either. But somewhere, a child reached for your hand instead of pulling away. A parent slept a little easier. A skill that didn't exist six months ago just... showed up.

Nobody clapped. Nobody posted about it. But it happened. Because of you. So let us say what no one said - thank you. For today. For tomorrow. And for every quiet moment in between that only you will ever know.

A message from Behavior Memes & Fiesta Health

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

oday is Autism Awareness Day, but more than awareness, we need acceptance. Autism is not something to ‘fix’—it’s a different way of interacting with the world.

Early and ongoing support and intervention can make a huge difference in quality of life, helping individuals build confidence and independence.

So today, let’s listen, learn, and create a more inclusive world where every autistic person is valued and supported.

If you agree, help spread this message—share a post, support autistic voices, and be part of the change!

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. ♾️ When we celebrate differences as strengths, students feel seen, supported, and safe to learn. 💙

03/20/2026

❤️

03/17/2026

ABA assessment isn’t just intake paperwork. It’s the foundation for ethical, individualized, care. It’s so much more than filling out a checklist of skills. It’s about determining what treatment is medically necessary to improve someone’s functioning and quality of life.

A few reminders this document reinforces:
• Treatment intensity should be based on individual clinical need, not age or diagnostic label.
• Strong assessment draws from multiple sources (caregiver report, records, standardized tools, and direct observation).
• The focus should always be functional impact—how behavior affects safety, independence, participation, and daily life.

…and assessment is only the beginning.

Download the document here:https://assets-002.noviams.com/novi-file-uploads/casp/asdassessmentguidelines_caspapba_march162026.pdf

03/03/2026

Nodding in supervision like I fully understood.

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

02/20/2026

Guess the speaker revealed- its' Dr. Mary Barbera!!!

She is teaching Using ABA/Verbal Behavior Strategies to Improve Therapy for Children with Autism And Toddlers Showing Signs

Effective intervention for children with autism and toddlers showing early signs depends not only on high-quality therapy, but also on strong collaboration between professionals and parents. This presentation reviews the 4-Step Barbera Method™and how to use the Barbera Early Childhood Assessment (BECA)™ digital tool to identify each child’s unique strengths, prioritize skill development, and create individualized, practical teaching plans. Emphasis will be placed on effective parent-professional collaboration to improve generalization, reduce problem behaviors, and support long-term developmental gains for children with autism and toddlers showing signs.

I am so honored to have Dr. Barbera as part of Parent Training 101!

Click here https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/parenttraining101conference/registration and save your spot today!

02/13/2026

Don’t miss out or get left behind. The BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board's February newsletter is out, and these updates have real implications for students, supervisors, and organizations.

Read the full newsletter (and get all the deets) here:https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BACB_February2026_Newsletter-260126-a.pdf