Hello Autumn

Tis the season of the leaving changing, warm sweaters, and the smell of cinnamon is in the air: AUTUMN!

Also this is the season of the beginning of school. I have started getting used to my new job and I hope my students feel the same. There has been some hiccups here and there but overall I am feeling confident of my work. Although I have been a behavior therapist for a few years the amount of work can still be daunting. From IEP goals to managing behavior plans it can be stressful making sure that you are doing all that you can for your students.

That being said here is my autumn bucket list:

TRAVEL
- A day trip to Salem (witches, Halloween, and museums- oh my!)
- Apple Picking in New Hampshire
- Nature Hikes to see the foliage
- Watch a high school football game (go Tigers!)

HOLIDAYS
- Make an epic Halloween couples costume (Egon Spangler and Janine from Ghostbusters)
- Hand out candy for Halloween
- Make some delicious Thanksgiving side dishes/desserts
- FRIENDS-GIVING!

PROJECTS
- The Harry Potter banner (see above)
- Fun drink coasters
- Halloween/Thanksgiving decorations
- Begin working on Christmas presents

HEALTH
- Continue swimming and cycling twice a week
- Stay away from as much candy as possible around Halloween
- Focus on drinking more water
- Keep to a max of 4 coffees a week

CAREER
- Take the boards exam
- IEP work, behavior plans, and creating more effective data sheets
- Study ASL
- Become more active in the after school activities


When I am not working on the bucket list I will most likely be in footie pajamas sticking my nose in a book. Or looking something like this:

Where are you going? Where have you been?

So it has been close to a month since I have posted. There have been several life changes that have occurred that have left very little free time. Here is a run down:

Career: I am now a BT for a high school (of all places). The students so far are great, low levels of problematic behaviors. Most of my days are shadowing students in their assigned classes, assisting with homework, and collecting data for IEP goals. It is a completely new environment, there is so many different opportunities for these students from majoring in subject areas, after school programs, and the freedom of an open campus. The coworkers are super helpful and down to earth. The entire school staff seems to be friendly and most who are hired make a career within this school district. Also the BCBA that supervised me during the summer program will be working on my case load, yay having my work hours count.

Home: FINALLY I am moved into my new place with the boyfriend. It is taking some time getting used to each of our different schedules but it is coming along. It is great since we do have weekly activities put in place so we each get some solo time to chill. Also great news is we have an office where I have been able to begin studying for the boards again.

Personal Goals: With a job, a home, and health in check things are falling into place. I joined a gym where one of my classmates from Simmons goes to and we are planning a work out schedule. I am excited to get swimming, cycling, and running weekly. Also I am in the works of working some after school activities at work which should be a great experience.

As I begin studying I will be posting more about ABA theories and techniques. Furthermore, I will begin posting craft projects and all things autumn.