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Hope for Christians with OCD
Christians with Intrusive Thoughts Christians with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be especially alarmed by intrusive thoughts that involve aggressive, sexual, or religious themes. Various teachings convey that thoughts are important and mean something. For example, Proverbs 4:23 and Matthew 12:34 speak to thoughts and behaviors as originating from the heart, and other verses imply that […]
Autism Toolbox – ABA Speech
Feel confident working with young autistic learners and know you’re making a difference. The first resource I want to talk about are the literacy companions for Brown Bear and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. You can use these in your sessions to guide therapy. Share with teachers to put up in their book areas or send home […]
Behavioral Therapy vs. ABA Care: Discover the Main Differences
How does behavioral therapy differ from ABA? The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been on the rise, drawing increased attention to early detection and diagnosis. Awareness campaigns have encouraged individuals to look for early signs of autism in their loved ones, facilitating timely interventions. Current data from the CDC indicates that about 1 in 36 […]
Finding Community in a Psychiatric Ward
About Sanat: Sanat is an Analytics Consultant and mental health writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. He’s been dealing with bipolar II disorder since he was a teenager, and it has had a significant impact on him. He finds purpose in writing and talking about mental illness at theworstofme.com and on Instagram @_theworstofme_, where he […]
Ways ABA Therapy Meets AAC for Amplified Impact
Unlocking the full potential of communication therapies, this blog article explores the dynamic intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). From breaking down complex behaviors to empowering non-verbal individuals, discover how this collaboration creates an amplified progressive impact on lives. Since the 1960s, ABA therapy has evolved into a […]
Don’t Wait 17 Years: Get Help for OCD
Folks with OCD see 14-17 years, on average, between OCD symptoms appearing and getting a correct diagnosis. Here are four steps as a guide to better outcomes. Step 1 – “My room is messy. Could this still be OCD?” You may have chuckled over the rack of “Obsessive Christmas Disorder (OCD)” sweatshirts on sale […]
Talk the Talk: What’s the Function? Tangible/Access and Sensory/Automatic Functions of Behavior
Remember, every behavior an organism engages in occurs for one of four reasons (See Right) A quick and easy way to remember the four functions is to remember that Everybody E.A.T.S. (Escape, Attention, Tangible, Sensory)! OK, let’s dive in! Tangible (Access) When a behavior is maintained by access to tangibles, this means that the target […]
Communication Without Limits Using AAC For Autistic Students
We are very excited to share with you a new FREE resource! Communication Without Limits: An Intro to AAC for BCBAs Communication without Limits: An Intro to AAC for BCBAs is a free course that we are thrilled to be offering to BCBA’s and SLP’s wanting to learn more about AAC! AAC- Augmentative and Alternative […]
Four Ways to Practice and Improve Your Self-Acceptance
Do you constantly beat yourself up when you struggle to attain something you desire? Do you find it difficult or uncomfortable to be alone with your thoughts? Is it hard for you to make decisions because you are too worried about making mistakes and how you will feel about yourself afterwards? If you answered “yes” […]
8 Strategies to Forge Relationships
How do individuals with autism make friends? Navigating the journey of making friends with autism presents a set of challenges for children on the spectrum. This complex intersection between autism and friendship sparks significant curiosity among parents and caregivers, leading them to ponder how individuals with autism make friends. Acknowledging that interpersonal connections and friendships […]