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How To Write Anti-Ableist Goals For Ethical, Compassionate ABA Therapy
What is Ableism? “Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. At its heart, ableism is rooted…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Educational & Learning | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
The type of praise parents should stop giving kids to build resilience
Most parents think of giving any type of praise as an instant motivation boost. But that’s not always the case when it comes to children. In fact, several studies have found that when…
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Year-End Reflections From Parents New to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Can you believe that we will all say goodbye to 2022 in less than 30 days? This year has certainly flown past us in a blink of an eye. Before…
Educational & Learning | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Here’s what makes ‘authoritative parents’ different from the rest—and why psychologists say it’s the best parenting style
We all want to raise intelligent, confident and successful kids. But where to begin? And what’s the best parenting style to go with? Parenting styles fall under four main categories….
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DTT or NET in ABA Therapy? Finding the Best Practices for Clients
Written by Andrew Ng, BCBA, LBA The research and methodologies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) have progressed and modernized drastically since its debut in the late 1960s. ABA is a…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Tips for Back to School Success For Your Family
The transition back to school is a family affair. It can be emotional not just for children, but for parents, as well! It’s OK to feel sad it’s almost time…
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The Impacts of Punishment in ABA: An Evolution From Past to Present
Anyone who has been following Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the news as of late will have noticed that there has been a lot of attention around the ethics of…
Educational & Learning | Mental Health
Parents Are Hiring Potty Training Pros Proving It’s OK to Ask for Help When You Can
A child psychologist explains a trending service: potty training consultations. Here’s what parents need to know about the specialists who are paid to provide guidance, coaching, and support through this…
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How can we proactively consider trauma’s effects in ABA care?
Trauma can be difficult to define since each individual experiences and processes life events and trauma differently. Trauma can include abuse, neglect, domestic violence in the family, exposure to substance…
Educational & Learning | Mental Health
A psychologist shares the 4 styles of parenting—and the type that researchers say is the most successful
Since children do not come with manuals, parents often struggle to determine how to raise mentally strong, well-rounded and successful kids. Some parents are strict, while others are lenient. Some are…
