Understanding Your Child's Behavior

Gain insight about your child's behaviors and how to use this knowledge to guide positive change.

Tackle Behavior Challenges

Master practical strategies to address challenging behaviors in children with Autism or ADHD

Build Lifelong Skills

Develop essential skills in communication, socialization, play, and independence using proven techniques.

Empower Yourself with Knowledge and Support

Empower yourself with the knowledge and support you need to navigate the unique challenges of parenting a child with Autism or ADHD. Our course is designed to equip you with practical strategies and insights to create a harmonious and fulfilling family life.

Course Curriculum

13 Chapters · 96 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Behavior Basics: Your Path to Positive Change

    1. Welcome! Free preview
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      Disclaimer

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      Parent Workbook

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    Behavior Basics: Understanding and Shaping Behaviors

    1. Introduction to Behavior Basics Free preview
    2. The ABCs of Behavior Free preview
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      The Functions of Behavior

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      Recognizing Behavior Patterns

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      Using Natural and Logical Consequences

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      Strategies by Function

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      Common Triggers and Environmental Influences

    8. Shaping Behaviors Free preview
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      Addressing Hitting & Destruction

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      Responding to Unsafe Behaviors

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      Applying Behavior Basics to Everyday Situations

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      Behavior Basics Download

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    Proactive Strategies for Behavior Challenges

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      Introduction to Proactive Strategies

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      Identifying & Modifying Environmental Triggers

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      The Importance of Predictable Routines

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      Using Positive Reinforcement

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      Teaching & Reinforcing Replacement Behaviors

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      Preparing for Transitions & Change

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      Promoting Positive Behaviors

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      Application

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      Proactive Strategies Downloads

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    Increasing Communication

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      Introduction to Communication Development

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      Building Receptive Language Skills

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      Promoting Expressive Language

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      Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

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      Teaching Communication Cues

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      Supporting Social Communication

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      Reducing Communication Barriers

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      Incorporating Communication Into Daily Routines

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      Application

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    Reinforcement Strategies for Positive Change

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      Introduction to Reinforcement

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      Identifying Effective Reinforcers

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      Types of Reinforcement Schedules

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      Using Token Economies & Reward Charts

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      Avoiding Pitfalls in Reinforcement

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      Reinforcement Across Environments

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      Application

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      Downloads

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    Flexibility & Cooperation

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      Introduction to Flexibility & Cooperation

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      Strategies to Build Flexibility

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      Teaching Waiting Skills

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      Teaching the Value of Tolerating "No"

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      Encouraging Cooperation

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      Collaborative Problem-Solving

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      Application

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      Downloads

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    Managing Big Feelings: Co-Regulation

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      Introduction to Co-Regulation

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      The Role of the Caregiver

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      Strategies for Co-Regulating

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      Preparing for Challenging Moments

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      Supporting Recovery After Big Feelings

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      Application

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      Emotion Regulation Downloads

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    Teaching New Skills

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      Introduction to Teaching New Skills

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      Breaking Skills Into Manageable Steps

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      Using Prompting Strategies

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      Reinforcing Progress

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      Using Behavior Momentum

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      Generalizing Skills Across Settings

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      Overcoming Challenges

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      Application

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      Downloads

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    Screen Time Solutions: Creating Balanced Routines

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      Introduction to Screen Time Solutions

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      Setting Limits

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      Managing Transitions

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      Choosing Appropriate Content

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      Screen-Free Zones & Times

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      Screen Time as Reinforcement

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      Alternative Activities

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      Reflection & Application

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      Downloads

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    Improving Sleep Routines

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      Introduction to Sleep Routines

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      Recommended Sleep by Age

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      Sleep Stealers

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      Screen Time & Sleep

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      Bedtime Routine

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      Optimizing the Sleep Environment

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      Adjusting Sleep Schedules

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      Sleep Onset Challenges

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      Nighttime Wakings

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      Application

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      Sleep Downloads

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    Potty Training

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      Introduction to Potty Training

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      Setting Up For Success

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      Establish A Schedule

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      Addressing Accidents

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      Handling Resistance

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      Nighttime Training

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      Application

    8. Potty Training Downloads Free preview
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    Course Wrap-Up

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      Tips for Continued Success

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      Congratulations!

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    Live Q&A

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      Live Q&A Sessions

Self-Paced Learning at Your Convenience Gain access to 10+ hours of engaging, practical video modules that walk you through evidence-based strategies to understand and shape your child's behavior. Complete the course at your own pace, on your own schedule, from the comfort of your home. You'll have access to the course for 6 months!

Comprehensive Workbook and Resources Follow along with a detailed workbook filled with reflection questions, scenario-based exercises, and actionable tools to help you immediately apply what you've learned. You'll have everything you need to support your child's success!

Optional Live Group Coaching Join live coaching sessions to dive deeper into course topics, ask questions, and connect with others! Live sessions dates will be posted within the course. 

Meet Your Instructor: Heather Ifft

Heather Ifft is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Certified Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Therapist with extensive experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and their families. As both a professional and a parent of Autistic children, Heather combines evidence-based expertise with real-life understanding to empower parents with practical tools for positive change. Heather's approach focuses on building skills, reducing behavior challenges, and creating meaningful, lasting progress for each child and family she supports.

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