06/03/2026
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For some learners, specific words or phrases may be connected to past experiences, denied access, or transitions. This is why knowing a clientโs triggers and staying mindful of language during session matters.
Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, with Hofstra University/Eden II Genesis Programs, writes that trigger words can sometimes act as real antecedents for problem behavior in ABA.
Source: ASAT, โProblem Behavior Triggered by Specific Wordsโ
Have you ever accidentally said "the word" during session? ๐ซข