Teaching Emotional Intelligence in ABA: A Visual and Behavioral Approach: Helping Neurodivergent Learners Connect, Express, and Regulate Through Science and Compassion Paperback – June 5, 2025

Teaching Emotional Intelligence in ABAA Visual and Behavioral ApproachHelping Neurodivergent Learners Connect, Express, and Regulate Through Science and CompassionWhat if emotional intelligence could be taught the same way we teach language, motor skills, or social interaction?In most behavior-analytic programs, emotional development is reduced to matching “happy” or “sad” cards. But for neurodivergent learners, emotions are complex, internal, and often invisible to the outside world. This book challenges the old compliance-based model and offers a new one grounded in empathy, neuroscience, and visual learning.This guide blends the science of behavior analysis with interoception, trauma-informed practice, and visual strategies that actually work.You’ll learn how to:Teach emotional awareness through body signals, visuals, and co-regulationBuild emotion regulation as a behavior chain, not just “calm down” commandsFoster empathy and perspective-taking without forcing verbal expressionCoach families to model emotional intelligence in everyday lifeTrack real progress using both qualitative and quantitative toolsWith sample scripts, illustrated tools, and real-world case studies, this is your step-by-step resource for helping children and teens not only understand emotions, but live them with clarity and confidence.Ideal for:BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTsSpecial educatorsSpeech and occupational therapistsParents and caregivers of autistic and neurodivergent children Read more