Having Trouble Focusing and Being Productive? Cogmed Working Memory Training May Help

by Ashley Zultanky, Psy.D. Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey Do you, your significant other, or your child have difficulties with:  These may be signs of a working memory deficit, a problem that can impact one’s functioning on a daily basis at school, work, home, and the community. This brief article summarizes difficulties with attention and working…

“Five More Minutes, Mom!” How Much Screen Time is Too Much?

by Ashley Zultanky, Psy.D. Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey Our world is dominated by screens; we use our televisions, smart phones, tablets, and even watches to connect us to information and to each other. Given the current pandemic and rapidly changing policies, our screens can be the difference between safety and illness. In…

Managing Children’s Challenging Behaviors in the Midst of Coronavirus (COVID-19): Help for Parents

By: Rory Panter, Psy.D. and Rebecca Schulman, Psy.D., BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey The last several weeks have resulted in significant changes for families, as parents and children are now spending most of their time together in the home. Many parents are trying to balance work, child-care, and distance learning for their…