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Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Sleep and Autism: Evidence-Based Help for Children Who Can't Fall Asleep or Stay Asleep
...shape their nights too. There are approaches that work. Behavioral strategies...There are approaches that work. Behavioral strategies come first. Melatonin...safe, evidence-based option when behavioral approaches alone aren't enough. Here's...evidence-based option when behavioral approaches alone aren't enough. Here's what...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Holistic Approaches to Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder
...social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication....and challenges. Holistic approaches to managing ASD focus on...improve overall health and behavior. Eliminating certain foods...information more effectively. Behavioral Therapies. Behavioral therapies...effectively. Behavioral Therapies. Behavioral therapies are central to...
Medical > Pediatrics
How Pediatricians Are Revolutionizing Early Intervention Services
...over the past decade. The blending of medical, behavioral, and educational approaches has enhanced the...blending of medical, behavioral, and educational approaches has enhanced the comprehensiveness of early interventions....advanced hearing assistance technology to pioneering behavioral therapies, the pediatric field has taken great...
Medical > Pediatrics
Therapeutic Approaches to Autism: Exploring Pediatric Possibilities
...world of pediatrics, the approach to managing autism is continually...social skills, and positive behaviors during the most significant...therapy relies on traditional behavioral interventions such as cognitive-behavioral...interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and applied...therapy (CBT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA), newer, more...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
The Role of Medication in Treating Special Needs Children
...multimodal treatment approach. The psychiatrist...child's potential. Behavioral, educational, social...self- injurious behaviors, aggression, and...combination with behavioral treat- ments and...and educational approaches. Behavioral methods...educational approaches. Behavioral methods should be...medications. If a target behavior is a reaction to...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Social Skills Groups for Children and Teens with Autism
...often asked what is the difference between DIR/Floor Time and ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis). I had the opportunity to address this question at length with...development, ABA looks at autism as having difficulties in learning. ABA approaches teaching social skills by focusing on several elements, including social...
Health > Treatment
Getting Your Child to Take Medicine: Evidence-Based Strategies That Actually Work
...refuse to swallow pills, and forcing it doesn't help. What does help is a behavioral shaping approach developed at Nationwide Children's Hospital that uses...pills, and forcing it doesn't help. What does help is a behavioral shaping approach developed at Nationwide Children's Hospital that uses candy-coated chocolate...
Special Needs > Diabetes
Managing Diabetes When Your Child Has Another Disability: A Dual Diagnosis Guide
...standard diabetes care with extra steps. The entire approach changes because communication barriers obscure...because communication barriers obscure symptoms and behavior changes get misread. Standard diabetes education...the same time. This guide walks through adapted approaches for blood sugar monitoring, hypoglycemia recognition,...
Health > Nutrition
When Picky Eating Becomes a Feeding Disorder: A Parent's Guide to Feeding Therapy
...Between Picky Eating and Feeding Disorder. The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, developed by pediatric psychologist Dr. Kay Toomey, distinguishes...condition, but certain warning signs indicate a need for assessment: Behavioral red...
Medical > Gastroenterology
Demystifying Gastrointestinal Problems in Autistic Children
...can exacerbate the behavioral and communication...Multidimensional Approach to Diagnosis. Understanding...multidimensional approach that includes a comprehensive...detailed observation of behaviors is crucial. For instance,...change in a child's behavior could be an attempt...Issues: A Holistic Approach. Considering these...involves a holistic approach. There's no one-size-fits-all...
Medical > Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Key Strategies for Optimal Management
...including, but not limited to, observing behavior and neurological assessments. Treatment:...longer follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Today's treatments can be adjusted...therapies, educational interventions, and behavioral therapies - are designed to improve...social skills, communication, and behaviors. Management Strategies: Enabling...
Education > Accommodations
Safety-Care: Making Least Restrictive Interventions Available.
...disruptive or dangerous behavior. Least Intrusive...Interventions. Quality Behavioral Solutions, Inc. (QBS)...least restrictive approach and teach those applicable...used to de-escalate behavioral situations across...escalated or disruptive behaviors. When describing...triggers difficult behavior, you may not present...in some disruptive behavior when asked to end...