Language refers to the words we use and how we use them to share ideas and get what we want. Language includes speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. A child with a language disorder may have trouble with one or more of these skills...
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...
Understanding Occupational Therapy
OT is tailored for each person’s needs. Therapists start by looking at strengths and challenges. Then they create a program of exercises and activities that focus on the motor skills that need improving. For example, activities to build fine motor skills might include picking things up with tweezers. Exercises to improve gross motor skills might include jumping jacks or running...
Occupational Therapy Treatment
Occupational therapists work closely with the medical and case management team to make recommendations for discharge, such as continuation of rehabilitation, long-term placement or home services...
What Is Applied Behavioral Science and Why Is It Important?
Learning what applied behavioral analysis is and how it can be applied opens the door to a variety of beneficial outcomes. For example, ABA can improve an individual’s abilities in areas such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics. Through ABA, individuals also can develop better...
What is Occupational Therapy and who needs it?
At your first appointment, the OT will assess your needs. They may come to your home or workplace to see what you do and what changes you need to make. If they're working with your child, they can go to their school. They might tell you to move furniture or get an assistive device like a cane or grabber. They can show you how to do daily chores better...
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...
