What are some early warning signs of cognitive decline? Our dementia care in San Diego sheds light on this important topic over on our blog.
Managing escalating behavior goes beyond a simple list of strategies. Use a consistent, coordinated response based on where the student is in the cycle.
I was trying to think of a clever title for this entry…some alliterative phrase that captures the essence of my theme. I quickly decided to stick with the matter-of-fact title, “Visual…
Struggling with focus and organization while tackling your assignments? It's like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. But fear not, because our
Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner
What Causes Misbehavior? One of the questions I have asked myself as a mom, the question I am often asked as a therapist and the on...
Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner
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Maladaptive behaviors are behaviors such as passive-aggressiveness, avoidance, or risky decision making, that prevent a person from addressing their problems in effective, constructive ways. These actions are utilized as a way to manage stress or anxiety, but often result in one failing to implement healthy change in their life.1
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If you have worked with a BCBA in the past, it is likely that you have heard the term FUNCTIONS OF BEHAVIOR. BCBAs look at function to determine WHY
It can be hard for kids to understand what their strengths are. When you ask them what is good about them they will usually say "I'm nice" or "I'm good at soccer". These are good, but we want kids to understand that there so many great things that make them who they are. That's how "the Tree of Me" came about.Draw a bare tree. Make sure you draw the roots too.Talk about how our roots are our supports. These are the people who love us and that we can go to for help. Usually this will be family an
To keep the anchor charts that I have been teaching out on display I have added a space in the back of my classroom to display them. I have hot glued clothes pins to the wall so I can easily clip them up and change them out to keep them on display. Since I have started to make more and more anchor charts I had to think of a way to store them. I have used hooks and hangers to hang them up. I also printed out labels to easily find the charts I am looking for.
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While the precise causes of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are multifaceted, involving genetic, environmental, and social factors, a growing body of research highlights a significant link…
Last fall, prominent psychiatrists broke with the American Psychiatric Association to warn that President Trump is dangerous and mentally unstable. A bitter controversy started.
If you have a compulsive need to bite your nails or pick your skin, don’t be ashamed. It’s a normal behavior that you can redirect to healthier ways to stay regulated.
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Patience, love, and listening are all effective ways to support your child’s mental health. Use this handy infographic for more ways to offer your support to your little one. #first5 #sacramento
