ABA
Tips to Support Autistic Individuals to Find Jobs
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
The Connection Between the Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates…
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
The 'Whats' & 'Whys' of Selective and Picky Eaters & Tips to Overcome It
Strategies that can be reviewed and individualized during my picky eating consultations can help parents of children along the continuum of food selectivity; from passively-avoidant picky eaters to children who…
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…
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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…
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…
ABA
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…
ABA
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…
