fix(blog): restore live-site tables in migrated articles

- restore semantic table markup across English, Spanish, and Arabic posts
- match live-site table styling and caption formatting
- preserve tables and normalize contained links and assets during extraction
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## Key Benefits for Children with Autism
Benefit
How It Helps
Cooperation & RoutineFollowing
Children predict outcomes and feel safe
SelfEsteem
Success experiences boost confidence
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Benefit</th>
<th>How It Helps</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cooperation &amp; RoutineFollowing</td>
<td>Children predict outcomes and feel safe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SelfEsteem</td>
<td>Success experiences boost confidence</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communication &amp; Social Skills</td>
<td>Encourages interaction with caregivers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Transition Management</td>
<td>Reduces anxiety around changes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skill Acquisition</td>
<td>Breaks complex tasks into manageable steps</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Communication & Social Skills
Encourages interaction with caregivers
Transition Management
Reduces anxiety around changes
Skill Acquisition
Breaks complex tasks into manageable steps
## StepbyStep Guide for Parents
@@ -97,7 +114,28 @@ Observe what your child truly values:
- First/Then Boards: "First finish your homework, then play outside."
- Example Table: First… Then… Put on your shoes Choose a bedtime book Finish 5 math problems 5 minutes of tablet time
**Example Table:**
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>First…</th>
<th>Then…</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Put on your shoes</td>
<td>Choose a bedtime book</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Finish 5 math problems</td>
<td>5 minutes of tablet time</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
### 5. Reinforce Effort, Not Just Outcomes
@@ -107,39 +145,71 @@ Observe what your child truly values:
## Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
Pitfall
Solution
Delayed Rewards
Keep timers handy to mark the moment
Reinforcing Undesired Behavior
Only deliver the reward after the correct action
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Pitfall</th>
<th>Solution</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Delayed Rewards</td>
<td>Keep timers handy to mark the moment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reinforcing Undesired Behavior</td>
<td>Only deliver the reward after the correct action</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Using Bribes</td>
<td>Plan reinforcers in advance, don't wait for tantrums</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Overusing One Reinforcer</td>
<td>Rotate through a "reinforcer menu"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vague Instructions</td>
<td>Be specific and observable</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Inconsistent FollowThrough</td>
<td>Set reminders or charts for yourself</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Using Bribes
Plan reinforcers in advance, don't wait for tantrums
Overusing One Reinforcer
Rotate through a "reinforcer menu"
Vague Instructions
Be specific and observable
Inconsistent FollowThrough
Set reminders or charts for yourself
## Reinforcement vs. Bribery
Reinforcement is planned , consistent , and follows desired behaviors. Bribery is reactive , offered to stop misbehavior.
Reinforcement
Bribery
"You completed your homework, so now it's play time!"
"Stop shouting and I'll give you candy."
Increases motivation over time
Often reduces trust and longterm gains
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Reinforcement</th>
<th>Bribery</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>"You completed your homework, so now it's play time!"</td>
<td>"Stop shouting and I'll give you candy."</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Increases motivation over time</td>
<td>Often reduces trust and longterm gains</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
## When to Troubleshoot Your Approach
@@ -163,19 +233,33 @@ If you're not seeing progress:
- Fading Reinforcers: Gradually increase the effort required or reduce magnitude to build independence.
Quick Chart:
**Quick Chart:**
Schedule Type
Example
When to Use
FR2
Reward every 2 correct steps
Building initial skills
VR3
Reward on average every 3
Maintaining established behaviors
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Schedule Type</th>
<th>Example</th>
<th>When to Use</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FR2</td>
<td>Reward every 2 correct steps</td>
<td>Building initial skills</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VR3</td>
<td>Reward on average every 3</td>
<td>Maintaining established behaviors</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
## Foster Motivation and Independence: Next Steps
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