by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Sep 5, 2018 | HISTEP
Scotch Plains Highlights Written by: Rory Panter Each year at HI-STEP Scotch Plains, we have a week dedicated specifically to helping others. Our goal is to help our students develop their own sense of empathy while assisting others in the community. Throughout the...
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | May 17, 2018 | Autism Spectrum, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The Autism-OCD Connection Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have an increased risk of experiencing a number of anxiety disorders. In particular, OCD and High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder have a high comorbidity (37% or higher)....
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Apr 9, 2018 | Autism Spectrum
As the numbers of children identified as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have increased in recent years, obtaining a comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluation and accurate diagnosis has become even more critical. Embarking on the assessment process...
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Feb 13, 2018 | Social Emotional Learning
What is Social and Emotional Learning? Social and emotional learning is a complex process in which children and adults acquire and utilize skills that are necessary to interact with oneself and others in a positive manner. Core competencies for individuals to learn...
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Nov 5, 2017 | Sleep Disorder
The sun is setting and all you can think about is “Not another bedtime!” The yelling and crying last night was enough to last a week. Just when you thought you were in the clear, you hear calls from your child’s bedroom after he wakes up and cannot fall back to sleep....
