Suicide Defined According to the United States Centers for Disease Control suicide is a death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with an intended outcome of death. This is different from self-harm non-suicidal self-injury which does not have the intent of resulting in death. In addition, suicide, although related, is the result of a suicide attempt, …
Returning to in person learning will require students to go from 18 months of learning in low structure environments to transitioning to more structured and scheduled environments. Some of the students will have already had in school experiences to remember and seek comfort from but for others it will be the their 1st experience with in …
Why have friends… Friendship is developmentally important! Friendship can help protect an individual against loneliness and depression. Cognition and social and emotional competence are positively impacted by friendship. Children learn from their peers through social and shared experiences. While many individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tend to have difficulty interacting with others given …
So we have all seen 2020 end (and I do not think many of us were sad to see the year end) and 2021 has started with some unexpected surprises as we continue to adjust to the “newnormal” without a specific end date in sight. An important tool that we all may need to identify and embrace as we move …
So as a parent, you have finally worked your way through all the steps required by your school agency or insurance company to have the intake evaluation completed and you are waiting for behavioral health services to begin, but you do not know what to expect. What will be in the program? How often will your …
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Premack Principle is a useful tool that can be used by teachers, parents, or anyone teaching a skill when you are having difficulty creating the positive behavior momentum to motivate the child/adolescent. Premack Principle involves sequencing a preferred activity after a less or non-preferred activity to reinforce the effort that the child puts in completing …
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Motivating operations are environmental variables that either increase or decrease the value of a stimulus, object, or event as reinforcement. If the motivating operation increases the value of something, then this is part of establishing a behavior pattern or new skill. If it decreases the value of something, then it will serve to decrease a behavior. Let’s …
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Whether it be a hybrid model or full-time back to school plan, many children and families are already, or soon to be, facing the adjustment of returning to in-person schooling. There may be feelings of anxiety, excitement, confusion, relief, whatever it may be, of returning, and you’re not alone. One of the primary diagnostic criteria for …
Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects social communication, social interaction, and cognitive functioning. ASD can also present in the form of repetitive behaviors and challenges with speech and non-verbal communication. The Centers for Disease Control estimates ASD affects impacts one in 54 children with males being four times more likely to receive a diagnosis. Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorders is a spectrum disorder because each individual with …
An FBA is a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). An FBA helps to identify challenging behaviors and then determine what replacement behaviors can be taught that are socially appropriate. Parents, therapists, other service providers, and teachers can request an FBA. A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts the FBA. The BCBA will typically work to conduct the …
