ABA
Tips for Autistic Job Seekers to Find the Right Job in Long Island City, NY, and New York, NY
When we consider supporting autistic individuals in finding jobs, first “why” questions emerge from a psychological perspective. Why do autistic people experience the highest rates of unemployment for all disabled…
ABA
Ways MPG Strives to Continue Learning About Neurodiversity
What is the objective of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) when treating neurodiverse individuals? At Manhattan Psychology Group (MPG), providers in the field of psychology, behavior analysis, and education share a…
Mental Health
What Is “Parent Training” and How Does It Benefit Parents?
Typically when therapists suggest parent training, this feedback is sometimes not received well by parents or caregivers – especially if the initial request was individual treatment for their child. So,…
ABA
Navigating the Connection between Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Navigating the Connection between Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two prominent issues that have seen an alarming increase in prevalence over the last…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health
How Do I Know When My Child Needs More Than Therapy Or A Psychologist?
Understanding Your Child’s Needs Beyond Therapy Identifying signs that your child might benefit from psychological counseling or therapy is crucial. Some of these warning signals include persistent and pervasive sadness…
ABA
Managing Self Injurious Behavior
Trigger warning: self harm Raising awareness and understanding regarding self harm is important. A study in 2020 found that Self Injurious Behavior (often referred to as SIB) is common with…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Children Addicted to Screens: TV, Computer & Video
It is not uncommon for me to hear about parents concerned that their child is addicted to “screens” (e.g., TV, computers, video games, and portable gaming systems like the “DS”)….
ABA
How to Overcome Picky Eating Explained for Kids
Strategies that can be reviewed and individualized during my picky eating consultations can help parents. Picky eating in children can vary significantly, ranging from mild avoidance of certain foods to…
Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Ways to Stay In Tune With Your Child’s Mental Health During the School Year
A child’s well being is a critical component of their confidence, success in school, and social and emotional growth. But it can be difficult to get your child to open…
ABA | Adult & Couples Therapy | Child & Adolescent Therapy
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how can it help kids?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral therapy that helps clients to sit with uncomfortable emotions and release attachments to maladaptive thought patterns. Originally ACT was created to help…
