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....
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Nov 4, 2017 | ADHD
At this time, let’s revisit the question presented at the beginning. Recall the exasperated parent asking, “Why can’t you just do what I told you to do?” On the surface, it appears that the difference lies between hearing and listening. Hearing involves the...
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Nov 1, 2017 | ADHD
To help move from abstract concepts to skills, let’s look at impulsivity. Impulsivity can be looked at as a deficit in inhibition and impulse control, otherwise known as delayed gratification. Delayed gratification is waiting for a larger or higher quality reward in...
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Oct 27, 2017 | ADHD
Overall, ADHD symptoms suggest difficulties with executive functioning, and may highlight that ADHD is partially a disorder of executive functioning. Executive functioning consists of three areas: working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Working...
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Oct 25, 2017 | ADHD
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) most recent survey data in 2011, there were 8.8% of children ages 4 to 17 diagnosed with ADHD, which was an increase from 2007, with 7.2% of children diagnosed with ADHD. Males are more frequently...
by Behavior Therapy Associates Staff | Oct 18, 2017 | ADHD
An Assessment of ADHD Symptoms How we diagnose ADHD symptoms Assessment of children suspected of ADHD should be conducted according to best practice. This includes gathering medical, developmental, social, and educational information, reviewing educational and medical...
