While the prevalence of technology affords opportunities for education and social connection, its increased usage presents unique challenges to children’s physical and mental health and development — challenges that COVID-19 has exacerbated....
Understanding Autism: From DSM-IV to DSM-5 and Beyond
Autism is a severe disruption of the normal development process and is often diagnosed within the first few years of life. Autism is viewed as a spectrum or a continuum of disorders, with varying degrees of severity and levels of functioning. The...
ABA Therapy Examples, Definition, & Techniques
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy to treat issues with communication, motor skills, and behavioral disorders. The American Psychological Association classifies ABA as an evidence-based practice, meaning it’s been supported by...
All About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Why do people keep talking about CBT? We explore how cognitive behavioral therapy works and who it might help.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based and widely used form of therapy that’s helped many people around the world....