Episode 71: Bringing Behavioral Tactics From the Clinic to the House

In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Host Annette Hines talks about bringing behavioral analysis training home with her guest, Jessica Guzman. Jessica previously worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or BCBA, in Austin, Texas, to help families navigate challenging behavior for their young children with special needs. She also has a master's in education. Recently, she created her own company, "Little Wildlings Ltd. Co. " where she is a behavior consultant who helps kids from 18 months to 6 years old with behavioral issues.

Annette and Jessica first connected on LinkedIn when Annette saw a message Jessica had posted from a clinician that read:

"When you hire a clinician for your child, try to find one who understands that their job is ultimately to eliminate the need for the very same job you hired them for."

Jessica's message affirmed Annette's experience in clinics with her daughter, Elizabeth, which had shown her the need for clinicians to have this philosophy. Jessica's success as a BCBA has also shown the benefits of having this mindset—Jessica's goal is to teach her clients (family members, caregivers and the special needs child) the tactics and techniques that are appropriate and practical for their individual needs so that they can implement these changes on their own.