Challenging behavior in autistic children and teenagers
It’s common for autistic children to behave in challenging ways or ways that are difficult to manage.
For example, autistic children and teenagers might:
refuse or ignore...
Differences Between Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a form of prolonged treatment designed to address mobility and functionality issues throughout the body. Whether your symptoms arise from pain or injury, a physical therapist takes the time to diagnose the...
What Is a Psychoeducational Assessment and Does Your Child Need One?
Every person is different. Every human brain is different. All brains have parts that don’t work as well as others, and other brains have parts that don’t work very well at all. For all children, it is important to determine what these...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can...