ABA
Recognizing Burnout in Autistic and PDA
Understanding the Divergent Roots of Autistic and PDA Burnout For autistic individuals and those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), burnout can manifest in distinct ways, often exacerbated by the unique…
ABA
When ABA Professionals Disagree: Effective Collaboration
The Ethics of It: As Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professionals, and as a commitment to the clients we serve, we are required to follow the ethical code for behavior analysts….
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…
ABA
Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder Therapists in Long Island City, NY, and New York, NY
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…
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…
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…
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…
ABA
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…
ABA
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…
