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Natalie Ziadeh

Natalie Ziadeh

Child Psychology & ABA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in applied behavior analysis, child development, and behavioral interventions. Natalie's 16 articles provide practical ABA strategies for parents, teachers, and clinicians.

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Child Psychology
1,108

Modeling Matters: How Children Learn from What We Do

IntroductionChildren are natural observers. From the moment they are born, they watch, listen, and absorb the behaviors of those around them. As parents, caregivers, and educators, it is easy to...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
1,044

Beyond Learning: The Role of Generalization and Maintenance in ABA

IntroductionApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is most recognized for teaching children new skills and reducing behaviors that interfere with learning and socialization. However, one of the most...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
934

The Adverse Effects of Punishment on Children: A Critical Examination

The Adverse Effects of Punishment on Children: A Critical Examination Childhood is a critical period of development where the foundations for lifelong well-being are laid. The methods employed in...

May 20240 words
Child Psychology
879

Natural Environment Teaching and Pivotal Response Treatment: Pathways to Effective Behavior Change and Skill Acquisition

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) encompasses a wide range of evidence-based interventions designed to teach meaningful skills and reduce problem behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorder...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
772

Increasing Structure in a Child’s Life to Decrease Problem Behavior

IntroductionChildren thrive when their environments are predictable, consistent, and supportive. For many families, teachers, and clinicians, problem behavior—tantrums, noncompliance, aggression,...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
627

Applied Behavior Analysis and Comorbidities: Addressing Anxiety, OCD, and ODD in Children

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has long been recognized as an evidence-based approach for supporting children with autism and developmental disabilities. However, ABA’s principles extend far beyond...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
526

The Power of Play: Using ABA Principles in Play-Based Interventions

IntroductionPlay is one of the most fundamental ways children explore their environment, build relationships, and develop critical life skills. For children with developmental differences, play does...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
430

Applying ABA Principles to Support Child Development

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) applies operant conditioning—modifying behavior through reinforcement—to shape and enhance child development outcomes. At its core lies the three-term contingency: a...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
429

Toilet Training: The Importance of Consistency, Functional Communication, and Reinforcement

Toilet training is a critical developmental milestone that fosters independence and improves quality of life for children and families. While many children acquire toileting skills naturally,...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
421

Coping Strategies for Parents: Supporting Children with Day-to-Day Behavioral Challenges

Parents often face daily behavioral challenges with their children, such as tantrums, noncompliance, or difficulties with transitions. These moments can feel overwhelming, but research grounded in...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
393

Motivating operations and reinforcement to build instructional control

Instructional control is best understood as reliable cooperation with teachers while preserving assent. Motivating operations (MOs) are events that shift the value of consequences and momentarily...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
390

Using ABA Strategies in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding Behavior and Building Skills

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but it is also demanding. Beyond academics, teachers are expected to manage classrooms, support social-emotional growth, and handle behaviors that...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
322

Addressing Ritualistic Behaviors with Assent-Based and Coping Strategies

Ritualistic behaviors—repetitive routines, rigid patterns, or insistence on sameness—are common among children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While rituals can sometimes...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
276

Helping Your Child Succeed with ABA Strategies at Home: A Parent’s Guide

Parenting is one of the most rewarding roles in life, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. Children, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, experience big emotions and test boundaries as they...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
274

Fundamental Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Their Applications in Therapy and Home Settings

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific discipline dedicated to understanding and improving human behavior. Its principles are grounded in decades of empirical research and are used widely to...

Aug 20250 words
Child Psychology
251

The Role of Follow-Through in Behavior Change

Follow-through refers to the caregiver’s ability to present an instruction or demand and ensure that the child completes it, rather than withdrawing or altering the expectation when resistance...

Aug 20250 words