ADHD
Is ADHD a Real Disorder?
Table of Contents Show * Recent publication * I digress * What makes a disorder a disorder * What about context * More about using context to our advantage * Hope
Autism
Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and Sensory Overload
Table of Contents Show * The Sensory Aspect * All the senses * Replacement behaviors * Defense Mechanisms Written by Dr. John Carosso The Sensory Aspect The general conceptual
Behavioral Health
Completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment - Dr. C's Morning Minute 173
Observations, interviews and other data collection about a child's behavior patterns all go into a comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA). Learn more on
Behavioral Health
What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment FBA Dr C's Morning Minute 172
A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) helps to break down, in a systematic way, issues that contribute to a child's behaviors and what the
Behavioral Health
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)? - Dr. C's Morning Minute 171
ODD is a diagnosable disorder, but it's very important to look for any underlying issues that are causing your child to be oppositional
Behavioral Health
Don't We All Have Some Type Of Disorder? - Dr C's Morning Minute 167
Everyone has, at some point, anxieties or particular behaviors and habits. But that doesn't necessarily translate into a diagnosis of some type of
Behavioral Health
Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Dr. C's Morning Minute 166
Teaching children with OCD "healthy self-talk" and other coping mechanisms can help them to see that there is no connection between their
Autism
Similarities Between Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and OCD: Dr C's Morning Minute 164
Children with OCD and autism spectrum disorder can exhibit similar patterns of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Learn more on Dr. C's Morning
Behavioral Health
"Joining" and "Pairing" to Redirect Self-Stimulatory Behaviors - Dr. C's Morning Minute 163
It can be a slow process, but having your child adapt to being around other children, observe them in an appealing activity, and eventually imitate