Learning Disabilities
The Science (Art?) of Getting Your Child to Sleep
It’s fascinating how parents have such a difficult time with their children’s sleep.
It’s fascinating how parents have such a difficult time with their children’s sleep.
When we think of behavior management, we tend to think of time-honored strategies such as time-out, loss of privilege, or "grounding" a child.
Parents are often directed by professionals like me to provide "structure" for their child, which is said to be a benefit to the child's overall development. However, do you know what "structure" means?
When stimming interferes with learning or safety, substitution strategies work better than elimination. Learn how ACP approaches individualized stim management.
Now we have more evidence, care of the British Medical Journal, that prior assertions of vaccinations causing autism are false.
Autism myths and misinformation abound. Autism Centers of Pittsburgh separates fact from fallacy. Visit our Autism FAQ for evidence-based answers parents can trust.
Reflective listening helps children feel heard, and it makes them far more likely to listen in return. Here’s how to practice it.
Okay, as a professional you know that I am supposed to tell you that corporal punishment (spanking) is a no-no and you shouldn’t do it. I’m supposed to tell you that it’s ineffective and simply does not work.
Dyslexia and dysgraphia are often labeled simply as a “learning disability.” What these conditions are, and how they are effectively treated.