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25.01.2022 STAFF SPOTLIGHT Ashley! Pathways EI would like to give a warm welcome to Ashley Ashley is a member of our Port Macquarie team She is completing a Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Monash University with the goal of achieving certification in Behaviour Analysis... Through the week you will find Ash having a ton of fun with our learners spending quality time with her friends and family and getting outdoors Say hi to Ash!

24.01.2022 We’re collaborating with the amazing team @centralreach_ to bring our learners and clinicians the most innovative and precise way to collect data - Precision X. Stay tuned to find out more about our move to electronic data collection! #earlyintervention #behaviouranalysis #precisionteaching #paperless #centralreach #precisionx

23.01.2022 ESSENTIALS FOR LIVING WORKSHOP Hayley LOVED the first day of the Essentials for Living workshop with Dr Patrick McGreevy Big shout out to @greatstartbehaviour services for organising the workshop!

22.01.2022 STAFF SPOTLIGHT - Tim Pathways EI would like to give a warm welcome to Tim Tim is a therapist on our Newcastle team He has completed a Bachelor of Psychology and Social Science at RMIT University in 2020 and is currently completing his Honours in Applied Psychological Science ... Tim has experience working with individuals across a range of ages and disabilities, both as a Disability Support Worker and Specialist Teacher’s Aide Tim is passionate about improving the overall wellbeing of the people he supports and working with them to achieve their individual goals In his spare time Tim enjoys playing music, bike riding, hiking with friends, and spending time with his dog Say hi to Tim

22.01.2022 TUESDAY TOOLBOX Roll and Play is one of our favourite games and is incredibly versatile! We can use it with our little people as they learn: motor imitation ... following novel instructions colour discrimination early emotions turn taking and sustained attention joint attention and commenting Don’t forget to make your own set of cards suited for more advanced learners that allows you to work with them on their goals #learningresources #earlyintervention #pathwaysei #learningthroughplay #aba

21.01.2022 Professional Development It was so great to pull this awesome bunch together for some professional development this evening Tonight we talked all things shadowing and how we can effectively support our learners in educational settings! Whilst we are distancing ourselves from others we are running a 4 week series of weekly professional development so we can’t wait for part 2 next week!

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19.01.2022 At Pathways EI we have a number of different assessments tools that help us understand our learners We know that every child is different, so we individualise the entire assessment process to suit each child’s needs During our assessments we like to not only get to know our learners but to begin to gather data to assist us in making informed recommendations about what, where, and how we will assist our learners achieve their goals ... Please contact us if you would like more information about our assessment process and to chat about all the options we have to offer!

19.01.2022 We’re absolutely melting in this heat! The next few days are going to be HOT! We hope all of our Pathways EI families are keeping cool in this heat #earlyintervention #earlychildhood #meltingtoys

18.01.2022 Introducing our newest Behaviour Technician Emma! Emma is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Newcastle University and believes that her passion for functional communication is a huge contributor to her skill set as a Behaviour Technician She has spent the last 3 years in disability support work and loves building a beautiful rapport with the families she works with! She enjoys working with kids of all ages and loves to share in their excitement and accomplishment when they learn something new In her spare time she loves to hang out with friends and family , taking her dog on adventures , cooking and camping

17.01.2022 TUESDAY TALES! Sometimes you are having so much fun playing with your learner on the grass in the sun that you take a green ant home with you in your pants Needless to say there was an emergency pitstop on the way back to the clinic! #ouch #tuesdaytales #attackoftheant #behaviouranalysis #earlyintervention #outdoorplay

16.01.2022 It’s always a pleasure travelling to Port Macquarie to work with our lovely families there! The lunch break views are not too bad either

16.01.2022 Our final professional development night for 2019 is fast approaching! We are combining some professional development with a Christmas games night Don’t forget to register your interest if you would like to attend!

15.01.2022 |SAY HI TO ELISE | Elise is one of our Behaviour Technicians at Pathways EI. She completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle where she developed an appreciation for behaviour analysis . Elise has worked with university students with autism to enhance their study life and has also spent over a year as a Mental Health Worker, working with adults with a variety of diagnoses. Elise values providing children with the best opportunities to ach...ieve their goals and grow into confident individuals! In her spare time Elise enjoys reading, art and all activities at the beach! #earlyintervention #pathwaysei #behaviourtechnician #aba #letsplay

15.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM Hayley is our Clinical Director and a Program Supervisor at Pathways Early Intervention. She studied a Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism at the Sage Colleges (New York) and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. Hayley has been supporting children and their families, using the principles of ABA, for over 10 years and has a vast range of experience working with children between the ages of 18 months and 16 years . Hayley is pass...ionate about providing high quality, evidence-based intervention, and has a special interest in teaching communication and language , and increasing personal independence skills. Through the week you’ll find Hayley being silly with her learners , problem solving with her team , and at the end of the day spending time with her much loved pup, Rosie . #BCBA #behaviouranalysis #pathwaysteam #earlyintervention #newcastle #pathwaysearlyintervention

13.01.2022 Relax and recharge! We look forward to seeing you all after the long weekend #earlychildhood #longweekend #earlyintervention #relax #recharge #selfcare

13.01.2022 We hope that everyone has enjoyed their break and are ready for their first week back at school The Pathways team are super excited to hear about how our little learners are enjoying school and are here to support them as necessary Some ways that ABA can be used to support your child in the classroom are: ... Teaching school readiness skills Building independence in the playground and in the classroom Developing and practicing social skills Teaching emotional regulation Teaching self-care skills including hygiene, dressing, putting on shoes and tying shoelaces Ensuring your child has an effective means of communication and their classroom teacher has training in supporting your child in using it If you think your child would benefit from our services, get in touch with us!

13.01.2022 Introducing! Edwina is one of our Behaviour Technicians at Pathways EI She completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle where she developed her knowledge of ABA and Early Intervention. Edwina has experience supporting young adults with ASD in their transition to independent living. She has a special interest in developmental delay and learning in children and is passionate about assisting children in building skills to help them reach their full potential. In her spare time Edwina enjoys spending quality time with friends and family gardening dog walks and travelling

13.01.2022 We are zooming into the weekend and hope you are too #happyweekend #selfcare #earlyintervention #rollercoaster #step2

12.01.2022 Presenting professional development from home on a Tuesday night - done! Big shout out to our committed and passionate Behaviour Technicians who have joined us for our 3rd week in a row of professional development.....absolute rockstars #behaviouranalysis #pairing #funtimes #bethegiver #earlyintervention

11.01.2022 It is our final day in the clinic for 2020, and we are busy finalizing this year’s work and getting organized for 2021 We know it can be difficult keeping your little ones occupied during the holiday period So here are a few of our favourite activities and play ideas which are guaranteed ENTERTAINING and FUN for everyone involved Water Play: fill a tub or bucket with water and get your child’s favourite toys to splash around with. Other ideas for water play include put...ting raw pasta, raw rice, cups, small plastic bowls as boats, straws, rocks, pom poms, spray bottles, small balls, small toys, Lego, and cars and trucks Icy Toys: putting some toys in with water and setting in the freezer for a cool playing opportunity. Some ideas for ice molds include ice cube tray, water balloons, plastic gloves, muffin tray, and small bowls Play Dough: make your own play dough and use it to craft buildings and characters or put it in plastic bags for a squeezing sensory opportunity DIY Musical Instruments: grab empty plastic bottles and fill with raw pasta, raw rice, sand, glitter in water, cereal, beads, or buttons to create your very own maracas Craft: let your creativity flow with some drawing, colouring, painting, paddle pop stick art, making animals using paper plates Pipe Cleaner Fun: make figurines using pipe cleaners (great for our little learners who have the fine motor skills to do so) With all of this fun in the sun please ensure your little ones are supervised at all times, especially around the water play We hope you have a safe and happy holiday, and we are looking forward to seeing you all back in 2021

11.01.2022 TUESDAY TOOLBOX Here at Pathways EI we love all things FUN and PLAY Some of our favourite toy picks are super affordable and can be found in Kmart! 1Emergency Doctors Play Set and the Busy Hands Tool Set Great for development of creativity and imagination, fine motor skills, sustained attention, and joint attention!... 2Jigsaw Puzzles Beneficial for developing matching skills, fine motor skills, sustained attention, and concentration! 3Playdough Amazing for fine motor skills, encourages creativity and can be a social activity! 4Dominoes Excellent for practicing following instructions, turn taking, social skills, and matching! See more

11.01.2022 Feeling very thankful for another year with these superstar clinicians Happy holidays Team Pathways! Rest, relax and recuperate, and we’ll be back in 2021 ready for more of what we love

10.01.2022 To all those amazing little stars putting on their uniform for the first time this week, goodluck! We are wishing you a wonderful year ahead. And to their parents, congratulations for supporting your little person in reaching such a huge milestone. With all the other emotions you are feeling, we hope that you are also feeling incredibly proud #term1 #startingschool #nswschools #goodluck

10.01.2022 Here at Pathways EI, we believe in a collaborative approach to best support your child We like to maintain regular communication with yourself, and your child’s allied health team to ensure we are working together to build necessary skills We will regularly seek the expertise of other professionals and teach the recommendations in a way that is individualized and suitable for your child

10.01.2022 Pathways EI would like to give a warm welcome to Jen Jen is a Behaviour Technician on our Newcastle team She has a Bachelor in Psychological Science and is currently working through her Honours year at the University of Newcastle Jen has experience working with University students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) where she helps them navigate University life and enhance their independenceShe has also worked as a volunteer, researching the role of Father...-Child rough and tumble play and its role on child development From her experiences, she has developed a special interest in ASD and early intervention where she is passionate about providing a fun learning environment that celebrates the success of children and their families and helps young people grow and prosper In her downtime, Jen likes staying active at the gym or hiking, spending time with her cat and partner, or enjoying quiet time reading, drawing portraits, or writing Say hello to Jen

09.01.2022 The Pathways Team got new shirts! And we couldn’t love them more Our number 1 session priority is to ensure that our learners are HAPPY, RELAXED and ENGAGED. We know that this means they are feeling secure, in control, and are ready for learning Let us know what you think of our new shirts!

09.01.2022 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT The primary goal of ABA is to build socially significant skills for individuals to improve their independence and quality of life!! This is achieved using evidence-based behaviour change procedures. Positive reinforcement is a hugely important principle used in ABA to establish and maintain behaviours that matter for the individual. It involves adding something following a behaviour to increase the future occurrence of this behaviour. For positive ...reinforcement to be effective, there are a few important rules to follow 1 Reinforcement must be highly specific to the individual. What is reinforcing for each learner is different and is subject to change. Our behaviour technicians are rockstars at identifying what is reinforcing for our learners in the moment. 2 Reinforcement must be delivered immediately following the desired behaviour! If reinforcement is provided a minute after the desired behaviour occurred, the learner may associate this reinforcement with a different behaviour. An example of positive reinforcement is playing a child’s favourite board game following the completion of brushing their teeth! += It is important to note that positive reinforcement is not just used for teaching kids, it is responsible for shaping lots of everyday human behaviour!! Can you think of some other examples where positive reinforcement is responsible for increasing the future frequency of your behaviour?

09.01.2022 Our professional development evenings are back! Don’t forget to register your interest #behaviouranalysis #earlyintervention #professionaldevelopment #behaviourtech #precisionx

09.01.2022 Why play with a regular sized ring stacker when you can play with a HUGE one! Love this buy from #bigw #play #earlyintervention #behaviouranalysis

08.01.2022 A big thanks to these awesome BT’s and all other BT’s supporting Pathways families and learners reach their goals! Our last professional development evening for 2019 was another great night and was the perfect way for us to thank our passionate BT’s! #behaviourtechnician #earlyintervention #professionaldevelopment #pathwaysei #happyholidays

07.01.2022 From this week onwards we might look a little different! We are now beginning to introduce masks into all of our sessions to ensure the health and safety of our little people, their families and ourselves! We promise we are smiling underneath! #staysafe #earlychildhood #behaviouranalysis #pathwaysearlyintervention

06.01.2022 Welcome back We hope that everyone enjoyed a happy and safe break and is looking forward to the year to come The team here at Pathways certainly enjoyed some down time and are rested and rejuvenated ready for a fantastic 2021 Here are some pictures of what the Pathways team got up to ... What did you get up to over the break?

04.01.2022 WELCOME....to our newest Behaviour Technician Geetha! Geetha is currently completing her third year of a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Newcastle University. It is through her time at University that she found her passion for Applied Behaviour Analysis. Geetha uses the information that she has learned through hands on training, professional experience and her studies to complete her role as a well rounded technician. Geetha has experience working with children aged 3-17, providing in-home and in-school support. She sees that every child has the potential to grow into their own independent self that can communicate effectively and live their best life. In her down time, Geetha loves being energetic and active , she enjoys climbing dancing and walking her dog We are so pleased to welcome Geetha to the Pathways team!

03.01.2022 NOVEMBER BT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENING Come along and learn about how we can use natural environment teaching to expand our learner’s language and social skills Snacks and drinks will be provided and it will be another great chance to network with your fellow BT’s in the Newcastle area. Send through your interest to attend to: [email protected] We are looking forward to seeing you there!

03.01.2022 Get to know Behaviour Analysis Did you know that we can learn via direct or indirect experience with something, someone, or an environment? Learning via direct experience is known as contingency- shaped behaviour and learning via indirect experience is called rule-governed behaviour Contingency-shaped behaviour involves receiving reinforcement or punishment following an action, which consequently increases or decreases future behaviour Rule-governed behaviour invo...lves learning without directly experiencing the consequence, that is, being told or reading about an outcome and indirectly learning to behave or not behave in a certain way For example, we directly learn that a car will take us from A to B when we turn it on and drive it, hence this is a contingency-shaped behaviour We indirectly know to stop at a red traffic light because we have been told, not because we have learnt about the negative consequences of not stopping at a red light Hence, this a rule-governed behaviour Both means of learning are important, and beneficial in different ways Can you think of some contingency-shaped or rule-governed behaviours

03.01.2022 To all of our wonderful families, learners, and supporters we wish a merry and safe holiday season. Today we close for the year of 2019, and will return 6th January 2020 for a great year ahead! We hope you all take the time for some self-care, celebration of your achievements this year, and enjoy happy moments with loved ones. Happy holidays!

03.01.2022 Handling money is a fundamental life skill: so why not practise through play? The Pathways EI Grocery is open for business! Pretend play for the win! #behaviouranalysis #earlychildhood #earlyintervention #moneyskills #earlylearner #pretendplay

02.01.2022 HELLO PORT MACQUARIE! We are excited to announce that Pathways Early Intervention is now offering early intensive behavioural intervention in the Port Macquarie Region! If you would like to find out more about us and the services we offer please reach out to us at [email protected] OR call us on 0411 274 046