Benjamin Todd Eller
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Dr. Todd Eller attained his PhD at UCLA and is the owner and director of Best Practices, an educational institution that has been providing behavioral intervention and treatment for autistic and special needs individuals for 17 years.
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Todd Eller Method to Begin to Reduce Stress and Increase Confidence
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many of us. It creeps into our daily lives, affecting our mental and physical well-being, and often leads to a sense of overwhelm. But what if you could take control of stress and start building more confidence, leading to a healthier, happier life?
By Benjamin Todd Eller4 months ago in Education
Dr. Todd Eller: A Leader in Special Needs Education and Behavioral Intervention
Dr. Todd Eller is a distinguished expert in the field of education, with a particular focus on behavioral intervention and support for individuals with autism and special needs. As the founder and director of Best Practices, a prominent educational institution offering specialized behavioral treatment for children and families, Dr. Eller has dedicated his career to improving the lives of those facing the challenges of autism and other special needs.
By Benjamin Todd Eller5 months ago in Education
Todd Eller: Why Someone Decides to Go into Medicine
Whether you are a physician, a nurse, a medical tech or someone else who works in a medical office or hospital, this is a very good question to ask yourself: why did you decide to go into medical field? The UCLA Career Center is the largest career center in the world. This question was asked of many individuals who were going into family practice, surgery, nursing and other medical careers. Many different people go into medicine for many different reasons. The respondents gave several different answers including:
By Benjamin Todd Eller6 months ago in Education
Dr. Todd Eller: How to Help a Student Think Better
I was teaching a psychology class to undergraduate medical tech students who also were working eight hours a day in the hospital. I found these students to be quite dedicated, smart and a joy to teach. The students wanted to discuss the latest presidential election. One student claimed that millions of illegal immigrants voted in the election through voter fraud. Other students disagreed. I asked the student who believed that many illegal immigrants voted: Where did you get that information? He replied: Statistics. I asked him: What statistics? He replied: Just statistics. I then asked the students who disagreed with him: Why do you do you disagree with him? One student said: The statistics say differently. I said: What statistics? The student said: I don’t know. I then replied to the students as a group and said the following:
By Benjamin Todd Eller6 months ago in Education
Story By Benjamin Todd Eller on How to Become a Better Teacher
I was attending undergraduate school where I took biology. I actually did have a job when the final was given for this class. The professor did allow me to take another final unlike the one that his other students took. My final was far harder. My fellow students explained to me that that was a big mistake to miss the class. This professor had a reputation for giving extremely hard quizzes and finals if anybody actually missed a quiz or exam. Because his reputation became very well known, it was extremely rare that any student ever missed his quizzes or tests for this biology professor.
By Benjamin Todd Eller7 months ago in Education
What is the Hybrid Professor? By Benjamin Todd Eller
Dr. Robert Williams or Dr. Bob as I call him is what I call a hybrid professor. He uses the term “synergy.” You most likely have noticed I have cited his work and teachings quite a bit in this book. I could tell you many things about Dr. Bob, who teaches the science of education at the University of Tennessee including:
By Benjamin Todd Eller7 months ago in Education
Benjamin Todd Eller: Advancing Inclusive Education and Transforming Lives Through Innovation
In the evolving world of education and behavioral science, few individuals embody passion, expertise, and impact quite like Benjamin Todd Eller. As an esteemed educator, behavioral interventionist, and thought leader, Dr. Eller has dedicated his career to creating transformative experiences for individuals with autism, training future educators, and shaping the digital landscape of educational content. His story is one of purpose, persistence, and profound commitment to inclusive learning.
By Benjamin Todd Eller7 months ago in Education
Helping Both You and Your Baby Get Rest By Benjamin Todd Eller
MEDITATION: Some believe that meditation is a touch feely bunch of nonsense, but there is real evidence that it works. According to Harvard Medical School, meditation can be quite helpful. Forty-nine adults who had trouble sleeping participated in their study. Half completed a meditation program. The other half completed a sleep education class that taught them ways to improve their sleep habits. The meditation group had less insomnia, fatigue, and depression at the end of the six sessions. There are many meditation tapes and exercises on the web including one at UCLA http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22.
By Benjamin Todd Eller8 months ago in Families
Career Development Theory of John Krumboltz By Benjamin Todd Eller
Krumboltz's theory of career choice arises from his broader Social Learning Theory of Career Decision Making (SLTCDM), which emphasizes that career choices are not solely the result of rational decision-making or innate traits but are significantly shaped by learning and environmental influences. Introduced in 1979, the theory outlines four primary factors that influence career development: genetic endowment, environmental conditions, learning experiences, and task approach skills.
By Benjamin Todd Eller9 months ago in Education
Too Much Media for Children can be Harmful By Benjamin Todd Eller
According to a landmark study conducted by Columbia University, children who are regularly exposed to violent television programming are significantly more likely to display violent and aggressive behaviors as adults. This extensive study tracked 700 boys and girls over a span of 17 years, making it one of the most comprehensive studies on the long-term effects of media exposure. Importantly, the researchers accounted for several influencing factors such as family income, psychiatric history, and early childhood experiences to ensure the findings were not biased by external variables.
By Benjamin Todd Eller9 months ago in Families
Behavioral Intervention Strategies by Benjamin Todd Eller
Why we use Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Behavior Analysis employs methods based on scientific principles of human behavior. The behavioral approach includes that autism and other learning disabilities involve behavioral deficits and excesses that can be treated with specific treatments. These treatments focus on teaching small, measurable units of behavior systematically. Every skill a child does not demonstrate, from simple to complex acts, is broken into specific steps (American Psychological Association, 1994 and Lovaas, 1993, 1996 & 1997).
By Benjamin Todd Eller9 months ago in Education
