Why Students Behave Differently with Different Teachers (ABA without the Jargon)

Why Students Behave Differently with Different Teachers (ABA without the Jargon)

September 1, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 82

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Caitlin discusses how students' behaviors vary with different teachers and the concept of stimulus control in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Have you ever heard someone say, "They never do that for me!" or "She behaves completely differently in my class."? In this episode, Caitlin breaks down one of the most important (and misunderstood) concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis: stimulus control. Learn why students often behave differently with different teachers, classrooms, and situations, and why those differences are a clue to understanding behavior, not a competition between educators. Whether you're a special education teache...

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