Shadowing a child with special needs and determining strategies for success, requires the understanding of how a child’s age, development, grade level, background, and social-emotional development influence that child’s academic abilities and learning styles...
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
DBT synthesizes a variety of theoretical perspectives, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness/acceptance, biosocial, and a dialectical philosophy. The biosocial theory of emotional dysregulation posits that a teens’ “5 problem areas” (i.e., 1) reduced focus/awareness,..
Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Pivotal response treatment is typically conducted in the clinic as well as at home. The experts at the Child Study Center can help you to understand the principles of pivotal response treatment, so that you can continue this work at home. Everyone involved in the...
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Symptoms of trauma can be categorized into the broader categories of physical, cognitive (thinking/thoughts), behavioral and emotional symptoms. Every person will react differently to experiences of trauma...
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
People with autism spectrum disorder may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. For example, a person with the disorder may have difficulty using and interpreting nonverbal behaviors. This may include problems with facial expressions...
Grief Unveiled: Navigating Loss and Finding Healing
Grief can influence the physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and spiritual aspects of an individual’s life. Grief can be an overwhelming feeling that can feel like it is taking over your entire life. Every person will respond differently to grief...
Behavior Intervention: Definition, Strategies, and Resources
Teachers understand the importance of setting classroom rules and expectations. The rules and expectations must be clearly communicated to students and enforced when necessary. The intervention plan is intended to guarantee that all children benefit from a safe, nurturing learning environment...
What Impact Does Parental Mental Health Have on Children?
Parenting style is yet another factor. Of the four parenting styles defined by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind, authoritarian (aka disciplinarian) parenting — characterized by being unresponsive, setting strict rules and high expectations, and demanding blind obedience — is associated...
Reasons to Refer for Speech or Language Therapy
Caregivers who suspect that a child may need speech or language therapy should speak with the child’s physician about getting a referral for assessment.Many families are surprised to find out their child needs speech or language therapy, as they often chalk up their child’s speech-related problems to not listening or just a cute “quirk.” ...
How Does Therapy Work? 3 Ways Counseling Could Help You
Therapy can be hard work, and going into therapy with this in mind can help prepare you for the occasional tough session. But when you work with the right therapist, therapy can be productive and healing, and most of your sessions will probably feel rewarding, even when they’re a little...