#025: A Holiday Interview with Leanne Page

The Just 7 Steps Podcast

It’s our first holiday season at Just 7 Steps and it’s been such a wonderful year so far. I searched the internet for someone who could provide us with valuable hints and suggestions as we head into this busy time of the year. It’s important to make the holidays as peaceful, joyful, and fun for families of all kinds as possible. Leanne Page is a BCBA, parenting coach, author of two books, and mom to two elementary-aged kids. She shares the science of behavior with all parents to help them save their sanity and connect with their children through online workshops and fun challenges. You can check out her work through her website linked below.

Almost 20 years ago, Leanne began her career as a special education teacher working with children on the autism spectrum. The first school district she worked in brought in BCBAs for training and she was inspired to jump into the field of ABA herself. She then shifted gears to help parents learn ABA, which is her focus today. Leanne and I discuss her favorite tips for families who are anxious about the holidays, including getting on the same page as your partner or spouse. Make sure to involve your kids in the planning process to get their input on activities. We also talk about giving kids an out or a break from holiday overstimulation and the four steps for teaching expected behaviors ahead of time.

What’s Inside:

• How and why Leanne got into training parents on ABA.
• Tips for families anxious about the upcoming holiday season.
• Why it’s important to give your kids an out from overstimulation.
• The 4 steps of behavioral skills training.

Mentioned In This Episode:
Just 7 Steps YouTube
Just 7 Steps Website
Parenting With ABA