Cognitive behavioral therapy that includes parents in the treatment process has been shown through research to be effective in treating children and adolescents with anxiety disorders. Specifically, CBT that teaches parents techniques to help care for anxious youth, including psychoeducation, individual therapy,...
Why early intervention makes a difference in children with autism
Occupational therapy at Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy helps improve your child’s fine and gross motor skills, coping skills when frustrated and angry or when making transitions, social-emotional skills in recognizing others’ feelings and being able to communicate in a reciprocal manner, better adaptation to sensory challenges, and more...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Cognitive behavioral therapy has two main parts. The cognitive component helps children change how they think about a situation, whereas the behavioral component helps children change how they react to a situation...
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,..