The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs, and ABA professionals.
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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Misfit Minute 18: Stop Comparing Your Classroom — Focus on What Your Students Need
Some days it feels like every classroom around you is perfectly color-coded, freshly laminated, and Instagram-ready… and yours is, well, real life. In this Misfit Minute, Audra shares a mindset reset for teachers who feel stuck in the comparison spiral. Your classroom doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s—your heart work is what changes lives. These five quick tips help you shift from comparing to caring so you can focus on what truly matters: your students.
🔑 Key Takeaways
• Celebrate the invisible wins ✨—the tiny moments that show real growth for you and your students.
• Curate your feed and your feelings—follow voices that uplift, not drain.
• Make one connection a day 🤝—a small moment of eye contact or empathy can shift the whole vibe.
• Create a “done list” ✔️—notice what did get accomplished instead of everything left undone.
• Celebrate the real wins—messy macaroni frames count. Perfect displays aren’t the goal; authentic learning is.
📦 Resources Mentioned
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• Related episode: Ep. 9 Superhero Skills to Battle Burnout → https://abainschool.com/ep9
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• ABA in School Blog → https://abainschool.com
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Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists
😍 More, you say? We’re here for you!
- Apple podcast | The Misfit Behaviorists
- Instagram | @themisfitbehaviorists
- YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists
👋 Find us!
- Audra | ABA in School
- Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
- Sami | B.A.S.S.
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