Cresanna Kahrl, BCBA, LBA

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Cresanna Kahrl, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Case consultation, Clinical mentoring, Autism therapy, Parent coaching, AAC support

12/20/2025

💦 When you call swim programs, having a list of questions ready helps guide the conversation and highlight differences between programs.

What question have I missed that you would include?

12/16/2025

From “someday” to scheduled. 📅

To find swim lessons in your area call the YMCA, search safesplash.com, or Google “special needs swim lessons” + your city.

What local programs have worked best for your families? Any standouts to recommend?

12/14/2025

💦 When a child seeks out water, early swim instruction is essential - but families may need support to get started.

In parent training, we can ask about barriers, help caregivers find local programs, and suggest questions to ask. If there are readiness skills missing, we can support with desensitization and pre-lesson visits.

Reflection questions:

How do you open the conversation about water safety? 🤔

Do you have a go-to swim program you recommend? 📌

Add your tips below, and comment 💦 SWIM 💦 if you’d like the worksheet to guide your caregiver conversation!

12/11/2025

Bluetooth tools can be helpful for lots of purposes, but don't rely on them for elopement tracking.

12/06/2025

🚩 🚩 🚩 When a child goes missing, every minute counts. A well-chosen tracker can cut search time and reduce risk of harm; the challenge is picking the best fit. Swipe through the most common features, then comment TRACK and I’ll share a one-page comparison of popular options.

11/26/2025

🚩 🚩 🚩 Unbuckling or attempting to elope from a vehicle are dangerous behaviors that a Behavior Analyst will almost certainly encounter when working with children with autism. Swipe through for tips on how to assess and create an intervention plan for these high-risk behaviors.

11/13/2025

🚩 🚩 🚩 Need support identifying the right home safety solutions? Let's share our ideas! I'm posting a link to an Amazon roundup of elopement prevention products in the first comment. Reply and let me know what's worked in your experience to build out our shared list of resources!

11/04/2025

🚩 🚩 🚩 Caregiver reporting wandering at night? Behavioral sleep interventions can be highly effective, but it's critical to address safety risks while you review the literature and develop a plan.

Ready to dive into the research on behavioral sleep interventions? Follow and comment 😴 SLEEP 😴 and I’ll share the Delemere & Dounavi (2018) and Jin, Hanley, & Beaulieu (2013) articles!

10/19/2025

🚩 🚩 🚩Wearable identification supports faster reunification. Swipe through to learn about several options and then comment ID below to get a one-page comparison chart!

10/13/2025

🚩 🚩 🚩 Elopement prevention plans should be individualized.

Download the Safety Plan Roadmap to get started this week! Just mention ROADMAP in the comments below.

10/06/2025

🚩 🚩 🚩 Let's get started!

Creating and implementing a comprehensive elopement plan can be effort-intensive for caregivers. To build momentum, let's start with a few easy steps.

Need ready-to-use resources to support your next caregiver training? Comment STEPS to get the First Steps packet in your inbox!

09/07/2025

🌟 Coming Soon! 🌟 Need tools to support families with elopement prevention? In my practice, I hear these concerns from parent after parent.

I'm currently digging into all the research and resources I can find to put together a series of posts and tools - for me and for you!

Here's a sneak peek of what I'm working on:

🔹 a quick risk screener
🔹 safety plan templates
🔹 step-by-step guides
🔹 information on wearable IDs and trackers
🔹 water safety and drowning prevention
🔹 and more!

Series begins soon - follow now to make sure you get all the tools!

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