Misfit Minute 28: You Can’t Punish a Skill Deficit Away (ABA & Special Education)
About this episode
Caitlin discusses the importance of recognizing skill deficits in behavior problems and the need for teaching coping skills.
A quick reminder that behavior problems are not always “won’t do” problems. Sometimes they’re “can’t do yet” problems. In this Misfit Minute, Caitlin breaks down why consequences alone don’t teach skills like waiting, emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, or communication, and why practicing coping skills during calm moments matters so much. Key Takeaways • You can’t punish a skill deficit away—Consequences alone don’t teach missing skills • Behavior often communicates missing abiliti...
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