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Applied behavior analysis, or ABA, is a strategy for changing social behavior, specifically among children with autism, though there are many benefits to using this on a grander scale. The main goal of ABA in any setting is to improve a child's social and communication skills. This involves certain techniques that anybody can use, even […]
The ACE Quiz consists of 10 questions relating to the most common indicators of childhood traumatic experiences. The quiz is designed to be a practical, easy-to-apply indicator of how likely a person is to experience challenges in adulthood due to their early life. There are many more ACE factors than the 10 included. Still, the […]
Developmental milestones are physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language skills that children typically acquire at specific ages. Each developmental area has an expected range for when these skills should emerge. Developmental milestones are important indicators of a child's growth and development. They represent the skills that 75% or more children should have achieved by a certain […]
Despite how prevalent this mental health condition can be, the average person typically has very little knowledge of what PTSD is and how it affects adults and children. As a condition resulting from traumatic events that can occur at any time in someone’s life, it’s essential to understand the symptoms of PTSD. By knowing how […]
Children don't always get the best start in life. Many experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The ACE concept has been around since the 1980s. Kaiser Permanente's Vincent Felitti developed it after observing a connection between childhood trauma and obesity at his San Diego clinic in California. Since then, other mental health professionals have contributed significantly […]
It’s helpful to understand the different ways in which our bodies learn and develop. Medical and developmental professionals talk about gross motor skills regarding physical development. What are gross motor skills? These fundamental physical skills describe the large, intentional movements that involve moving the large groups of muscles in the legs, arms, and torso. What […]
When we speak, we follow certain invisible rules " ones we might take for granted and may not even realize exist in the first place. Some people, especially those with social communication disorder, can find it difficult to understand these rules, even though they can speak perfectly fine and understand conversations to the same degree […]
As kids and teenagers grow older, they look toward the future. For many teens, this will mean going away to college or moving out and living independently. Moving out is a big step, and your child must be ready to live independently. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if your child is ready to […]
When someone has ADHD, there are some symptoms that people assume that sufferers have. These include hyperactivity, an inability to focus, and the potential to be forgetful in various situations. However, relatively few people know that the condition seriously affects people's moods. Learn more about ADHD mood swings, how to recognize ADHD mood swings, and […]