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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals

Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown

Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs,

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Misfit Minute 13: Reduce Student Pushback with Simple...

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2025/10/07

Offering students simple choices can reduce pushback and boost cooperation. In this Misfit Minute, we break down how to turn everyday directives into opportunities for autonomy and engagement. 🔑 Key Takeaways Choice = Power: Even small choices give students autonomy and reduce resistanceCircle Time Example: Let students choose where or how they sit instead of forcing one optionDirective Reframe: Switch “Put your things away and line up” to “Do you want to line up first or pack up

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Ep. 66: Behavior Management for Early Learners - 5...

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2025/09/30

Teaching little ones with big feelings can be equal parts joyful and challenging. In this episode, we share five simple, effective strategies for supporting early learners in preschool and special education settings. From using visuals to keeping it playful, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can try tomorrow. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Keep it visual: Use simple schedules, choice boards, and social stories to support communication and independence. • Narrate everything: Model posi...

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Misfit Minute 12: Spot Early Warning Signs to Prevent...

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2025/09/23

This week’s Misfit Minute is all about catching behaviors before they escalate. Caitlin breaks down how to spot the earliest warning signs—like a shift in posture or a sigh—and why waiting until the meltdown starts is already too late. Learn how small, proactive strategies can prevent big challenges in the classroom. 🔑 Key Takeaways Escalation is the “tip of the iceberg” — behaviors begin long before yelling or refusal.Early signs might include subtle changes like silence, avoidance, or

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Ep. 65: How to Teach Maintenance and Generalization...

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2025/09/16

If it’s not generalizing, it’s not functional. In this episode, we break down what true mastery looks like, how to plan for maintenance from the start, and practical ways to “teach loosely” so skills stick across people, places, and materials. 🔑 Key Takeaways Redefine Mastery: Ditch “80% for 3 days” as the finish line—probe across time (weeks), people, places, and materials.Plan for M+G Early: Write IEP goals that embed generalization (different staff, tables, exemplars) and maintenance

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Misfit Minute 11: Sticky Note Praise Strategy for...

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2025/09/09

This week’s Misfit Minute is all about a tiny tool with a big payoff—sticky notes! 📝 Audra shares a quick and easy praise strategy you can implement immediately to boost positive behavior, make students feel seen, and encourage classroom-wide reinforcement. Perfect for preschool, special education, and any classroom that thrives on connection and encouragement. 💛 🔑 Key Takeaways 📝 Use sticky notes as quick, visual praise for behaviors you want to reinforce 👏 Simple compliments like “I

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Ep. 64: Preschool Circle Time Tips for Engagement,...

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2025/09/02

Preschool circle time doesn’t have to be chaos! 🎶 In this episode, we share simple strategies to keep little learners engaged, structured, and having fun—while meeting every student where they are. 🌟 🎧 Key Takeaways • Purpose of Circle Time: Sets the tone for the day, offering structure and fun through songs, weather checks, and IEP skill practice. Adaptations are key to meeting the students where they are! 🌞 • Four Pillars of a Balanced Circle Time: 1. Physical Movement:...

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Misfit Minute 10: Reinforcement vs. Bribery – What...

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2025/08/26

Reinforcement isn’t a trick, a loophole, or a bribe—it’s an evidence-based strategy that builds real behavior change. In this quick Misfit Minute, Caitlin shares a practical way to explain the difference between reinforcement and bribery—perfect for staff training or team refreshers. 🧠 Key Takeaways: 🔄 Reinforcement is proactive, planned, and delivered after the desired behavior 🚫 Bribery is reactive, often given during or after problem behavior to stop it 💼 Think of it like a paycheck:

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Ep. 63: 5 Data Collection Mistakes BCBAs and Special...

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2025/08/19

Are you drowning in data but still missing progress? In this episode, we’re talking about the five most common data collection mistakes we’ve seen (and made!)—and how to fix them. Whether you're a BCBA, teacher, or therapist, these tips will help you streamline your systems, support your staff, and actually use the data you're collecting. 🧠 Key Takeaways: 📊 Too much data = too little connection — Prioritize quality over quantity. 🧍‍♀️ Inconsistent systems can lead to confusing or unusable

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Misfit Minute #9: Easy Circle Time Ideas for Joint...

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2025/08/12

This week, we’re keeping it super simple—and super effective. Audra shares two of her favorite low-prep activities that boost engagement, joint attention, and early conversation skills using nothing more than a decorated box or bag and a few trinkets from around the room. Perfect for preschool, early intervention, and special education classrooms! 🔑 Key Takeaways 🧠 Use a Surprise Box to build early joint attention and excitement during circle time 💬 Try a Chat Bag for turn-taking,

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Ep. 62: How to Run Social Skills Groups in Schools...

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2025/08/05

Running social skills groups can be tricky—especially when you’re balancing different student needs, group sizes, and settings. In this episode, we unpack how to structure and differentiate social skills groups for learners at every level—whether you’re in a school, clinic, or classroom. From dyads to full-blown community outings, we’re breaking down what works (and what really doesn’t). 👥 Whether you're supporting early learners or advanced social thinkers, you'll walk away with practical

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Misfit Minute #8: Redirection Without Power Struggles...

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2025/07/29

In this quick episode, Caitlin shares how to redirect student behavior without power struggles, using subtle, positive phrasing that preserves dignity and prevents escalation. Learn how to guide students clearly—without ever saying “No!” 💡 Key Takeaways 🔄 Redirection doesn’t need to be confrontational 💬 Use clear, positive language to say what to do instead 🧠 Build habits with consistent, gentle phrasing 🤝 Preserve student dignity and avoid resistance ✨ Try phrases like “Use a calm voice”

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Ep. 61: 4 Must-Know Tips for New Special Education...

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2025/07/22

🎙 Join Caitlin and guest Michelle Morris, an experienced self-contained classroom teacher, as they unpack real talk for new special ed teachers. From unexpected chaos to building strong staff dynamics, Michelle shares the five things she wishes she knew starting out—plus how to lean into your team and your strengths without losing your mind. 💡 Whether you're brand-new or deep in the trenches, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready to pivot with grace. 🔑 Key

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Misfit Minute #7: Pre-Correcting Behavior—3 Easy...

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2025/07/15

In this short and practical episode, we explore the power of pre-correcting behavior—a quick strategy to set students up for success before a problem even starts. You’ll learn how to spot patterns, cue expectations in the moment, and reinforce positive behavior with intention. 💡 Key Takeaways 🔍 Know the behavior patterns—when and where issues usually occur 🗣️ Use quick verbal cues right before problem moments 🎯 Reinforce success immediately with specific praise and rewards 📋

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Ep. 60: Is It Positive Reinforcement or Punishment?...

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2025/07/08

This episode started as a quick Misfit Minute—but it turned into a deep dive, so we made it a full one. Inspired by that iconic Big Bang Theory clip with Sheldon and the chocolates, we break down a question behavior folks love to debate: 👉 Is it positive reinforcement... or positive punishment? We walk through a simple way to understand the four terms: Positive/Negative Reinforcement and Positive/Negative Punishment …without getting stuck in jargon, so you can apply it in real situations,

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Misfit Minute #6: How to Teach Replacement Behaviors...

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2025/07/01

In this bite-sized episode, we dive into a powerful mindset shift: don’t just teach the rule—teach the replacement behavior. Saying “don’t do that” isn’t enough. Real behavior change happens when we teach students exactly what to do instead. 💡 Key Takeaways: 🚫 Saying “don’t do that” doesn’t teach a skill—replacement behaviors do 🔁 Replacement behaviors aren’t add-ons—they are the behavior plan 🧩 Prompting, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate actions is essential ❓ Before correcting

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Ep. 59: Making Your BIP Work: Data Collection and...

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2025/06/24

Part 13 (the last step) of the FBA Mini-Series! You’ve got the plan… now let’s make sure it actually works. In this final episode of our FBA Mini-Series, Audra and Sami walk you through how to track behavior data, define roles, build fidelity, and make sure your BIP stays meaningful. This is the wrap-up you didn’t know you needed, filled with practical ways to follow through on everything you’ve created! 🔑 Key Takeaways 🧠 Track what matters – Collect data on both the target and replacement

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Misfit Minute #5: Best Clipboards for Data Collection...

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2025/06/17

💡 Key Takeaways: 🖊️ Use a dual-sided clipboard with a whiteboard front and chalkboard back for both data and student visuals 🎯 Turn the chalkboard side into a Velcro token board or quick-reinforcer tracker 🧵 Small quarter-sheet clipboards are perfect for mini data sheets and can be worn on lanyards or fit in your pocket 💼 Clipboards aren't just for paper—they’re flexible tools that can help paraprofessionals stay organized and responsive 🙌 Use these tools to make reciprocal visuals, portable

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Ep. 58: Bridging the Gap: Building Teacher-BCBA...

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2025/06/10

🤝 Join Caitlin and Audra as they dive into the crucial topic of fostering strong working relationships between school-based BCBAs and teachers! Learn from their real-world experiences – both successes and challenges – in building mutual respect and understanding for the benefit of students. 💡 It's all about teamwork! Discover how to move beyond potential roadblocks and create effective partnerships. 🔑 Key Takeaways ✅ Lead with trust—respect teachers’ expertise, time, and lived experience

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Misfit Minute #4: Power of Praise: Encouraging...

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2025/06/03

🎙️ Misfit Minute #4: POWER Up Your Praise – Praising What You Want Repeated Tired of generic praise that doesn't seem to stick? Caitlin highlights the power of behavior-specific praise – telling students exactly what they did well. Learn why focusing your positive attention can cultivate the behaviors you want to see and shift the tone of your classroom. 💡 Behavior grows where attention flows. Let's make sure it's flowing towards the positive! 🔑 Key Takeaways ✅ Be Behavior-Specific: Move

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Ep. 57: Creating a Crisis Cycle Plan in Behavior...

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2025/05/27

Planning a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for high-intensity behaviors? This episode walks you through the 7 stages of the Crisis Cycle—and how to use it as a practical tool in your FBAs and behavior plans. We’re talking real-world escalation, de-escalation, and everything in between: what the student actually does, how staff should respond, and how to keep your team aligned in high-stress situations. 🔑 Key Takeaways • The Crisis Cycle is a predictable escalation pattern—and one of the

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