In this episode, we discuss the challenges of protecting vulnerable populations, including aging parents and individuals with autism, from scams. We dive into practical strategies for teaching boundaries, internet safety, and identifying red flags, with examples tailored for different developmental levels.

🎯 Key Takeaways
💡 Scammers thrive on urgency: Their goal is to create fight-or-flight reactions, pushing victims to act quickly and irrationally.
🔑 Examples and non-examples matter: Teaching specific situations helps learners better understand boundaries and safety.
🛑 Teach "Pause and Verify": Whether it’s an unfamiliar phone call, email, or social media link, teach learners to stop, check the source, and verify authenticity.
👥 Trusted adults are key: Reinforce the importance of having someone to consult before making decisions about sensitive information or transactions.
🌐 Privacy settings are crucial: Teach learners and aging parents how to adjust social media and online account settings to limit exposure of personal details.

Resources Mentioned
🌍 Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Learn about current scams and tips for prevention. Visit FTC.gov
📘 Practical Teaching Tips: Use real-life examples and scenarios to teach boundaries and internet safety effectively.

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🎯 Key Takeaways
✔️ Collaboration is Key: Bringing the family and team together at this stage ensures everyone is on the same page and supports a collaborative approach to behavioral intervention.
✔️ The Importance of the FBA Meeting: The FBA meeting is an essential step to review findings, involve the family, and determine whether a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is needed.
✔️ What We Look For: In this episode, we discuss guiding questions to help decide if a BIP is necessary, such as whether the data accurately reflects the behavior and if more data is needed.
✔️ Clear Communication Matters: The meeting should emphasize clear communication with families, making sure they feel heard and involved without overwhelming them with technical details.
✔️ Setting Short-Term Goals: Even if a BIP is likely, setting immediate, manageable goals keeps progress on track until the formal plan is in place.

For you!
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📄 Free Agenda Template: Download a customizable FBA meeting agenda to help keep your team focused and organized.
📊 FBA Printouts and Data Collection Tips: In the Facebook group, find tips on organizing FBA data for easy team review.

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🎯 Key Takeaways
✔️ Prompt Dependence Defined: Understanding prompt dependence and its impact on students’ ability to act independently.
✔️ Choosing the Right Prompting Strategy: Not all learners benefit from the same prompts! Learn how to assess if most-to-least or least-to-most is right for your learner.
✔️ The Power of the Pause: Pausing before prompting gives learners a chance to respond independently, which is key for fostering confidence and autonomy.
✔️ Prompt Fading Tips: Systematic fading strategies, including time delay, encourage independence by gradually removing prompts as learners build confidence.
✔️ Reinforcement Matters: Reinforce independent responses more than prompted ones to build self-reliance. Independence should always yield the biggest reward!

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✔️ Caitlin's Prompt Hierarchy freebie (Beltran's Behavior Basics)
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📚 Resources
Books on Prompt Fading
“The Power of Our Words” by Paula Denton
“Behavioral Support Strategies for Education Paraprofessionals” by Will Henson Psy.D.

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