Blog Category: ADHD/Behavioral Disorders
ADHD and Difficulties in Romantic Relationships
By: Yadira Estrada, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
October 6, 2023
ADHD is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and while it is often associated with difficulties in academic or professional settings, its impact on romantic relationships should not be ignored. This blog explores the effects of ADHD on romantic relationships and provides tips for how to address common areas of conflict.
Child-Centered Play Therapy
By: Lio Riley, B.A.
September 29, 2023
Play therapy is a broad field with many different interventions designed to address a broad range of concerns and experiences. This blog provides information about Child-Centered Play Therapy, a kind of play therapy that allows the child to take charge of their own therapeutic process with the specialized support and facilitation of a CCPT therapist.
Managing Behavior at Home: An Update to Naguib and Kurtz (2004)
By: Andi Stephens, MS, MA, BCBA/LBA, TLLP
September 22, 2023
Caregiver-child relationships are unique, complex, and intense in nature. Difficulties can arise when the caregiver is unsure how to handle the child’s challenging behaviors. This blog post will cover common challenging behavioral concerns experienced by children, tips to manage behaviors at home, and when to seek professional help.
Expressive Therapy in Behavioral Health
By: Yexenia Vanegas, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
September 15, 2023
Expressive therapy is an integrative psychotherapeutic process that explores and communicates emotions, thoughts, and experiences through creative expression. In this blog post, we will delve into the different types of expressive therapies, their functions, and the research supporting their effectiveness in behavioral health settings.
Job Accommodations
By: Andrea Stephens, MA, MS, TLLP; Janelle Schenk, LMSW
August 25, 2023
Job accommodations are adjustments to a job or work environment that make it possible for individuals with disabilities to perform their job functions. We discuss here how employees and employers can determine if an employee has a disability that warrants job accommodations, will provide a discussion on reasonable accommodations, and will conclude with a helpful resource for all things job accommodations.
Update: Finding ASD in Girls Who Camouflage
By: Yadira Estrada, MSW Intern, Rachel Piper, LMSW, & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
August 3, 2023
Presently, for approximately every 4 boys diagnosed with ASD, only 1 girl is diagnosed. One reason to explain this sex/gender disparity is a concept known as camouflaging, a strategy individuals on the autism spectrum use to blend in with their social environment and conceal their autism symptoms to appear “non-autistic.”
Dr. Ross Greene’s Approach to Concerning Behaviors
By: Amy Chu, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
July 28, 2023
Problem behaviors can be challenging for parents to manage. There are all different kinds of parenting strategies but it takes time to find the perfect solution. In this blog, we will be introducing a collaborative approach Dr. Greene created that brings parents and children together to find solutions that both sides agree on.
Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Double Empathy Problem
By: Lio Riley, BA
July 13, 2023
Many autistic individuals do experience distress directly attributed to their differences in neurological functioning, but social and contextual factors also contribute greatly to what are perceived as “deficits.” Read on for the current research related to diagnosis criteria and social differences..
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
By: Katie Czarnik, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
July 5, 2023
DBT works on changing behavior by recognizing how our thoughts influence our feelings, actions, and behaviors, and adds aspects of accepting oneself and understanding your own uniqueness while learning coping and mindfulness techniques. There have been many studies on the effectiveness of DBT, with many showing it to be beneficial for the neurodivergent community.
Special Needs Summer Camps 2023
By: Jacob Lentz and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
March 10, 2023
Summertime is right around the corner, and it can be incredibly helpful to start exploring some new and exciting summer camp opportunities. With your child’s school year winding down, summer camp can be the perfect transition into a new routine filled with fun, socialization and unique learning experiences.
Group Treatment for Adults with ASD: What’s the evidence?
By: Rachel Piper, LMSW & Janelle Schenk, LLMSW
January 13, 2023
To date, few evidence-based practices exist to support adults with autism. Even fewer group-based programs are available to support these adults. This blog will highlight what evidence-based practices are available, and what elements of group-based therapy are found to best support adults with autism.
Self-Care Strategies and Resources
By: Nora Chen, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LLMSW
January 6, 2023
Paying attention to self-care allows us to identify what feeling unwell looks like for ourselves and enables us to maintain a healthy mind and body, make informed decisions, and build up mutual relationships. Having healthy self-care strategies can help our brain develop strong beneficial connections and build resilience when facing stress.