Blog Category: Early Intervention

  • Social Media Use and Safety

    By: Juno Elsa Ottathengil, MSW Practicum Student & Janelle Schenk, LMSW

    April 20, 2023

    With social media being such a prominent part of many of our lives, there are a few important things to address that could potentially help you or anyone you know navigate social media in a safe manner. This blog will be covering a topic that may be beneficial to anyone of any age, especially teens and young adults, which is social media use and safety.

  • Specific Learning Disabilities

    By: Lio Riley, MSW Intern, Allura Malcolm, Ph.D., Rachel Piper, LMSW, Janelle Schenk, LMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D

    April 14, 2023

    It is estimated that between 5-15% of individuals worldwide have a specific learning disability (SLD), which can impact a person's ability to engage in academic and occupational tasks (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This blog first explores what specific learning disabilities are, and provides an overview of the rights disabled students have under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  • Applied Behavior Analysis: A Look at its History, Controversy, and Current Practice

    By: Andrea Stephens, BCBA/LBA, TLLP, Jessi Kivari, LMSW, and Janelle Schenk, LMSW

    April 7, 2023

    One of the most commonly recommended behavioral interventions for autistic children is applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Here we discuss the history and origins of ABA therapy, as well as areas of concern with current ABA practice

  • Integrated Healthcare for People with ASD

    By: Nora Chen, MSW Intern; Rachel Piper, LMSW; & Janelle Schenk, LLMSW

    June 24, 2022

    Categories: ASD, Early Intervention

    Integrated health care includes the sharing of information among team members related to patient care and the establishment of a comprehensive treatment plan to address the biological, psychological, and social needs of the patient. Read more...

  • Treatments for Building Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    June 15, 2021

    Categories: ASD, Early Intervention

    There are dozens of treatment modalities for the treatment of ASD related symptoms. Most treatments aim to increase positive behaviors and social interactions. This article will highlight a handful of the treatment modalities that are evidence-based...

  • Resources to Help You Talk with Your Child about Racial Inequality

    By: Janelle Schenk, LLMSW; Maria Jones, PhD; Rachel Piper, LLMSW; Suzi Naguib, PsyD

    August 26, 2020

    It seems hard to know when it’s appropriate to start having conversations about racism with our children. The truth is, we should start when they are quite young, as kids are experiencing racial inequality and bias at their young age. Read on for helpful resources..

  • Navigating the School System

    By: Nicole Mathes, M.A., Amy Nasamran, Ph.D., & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    February 13, 2019

    When children struggle at school, there are steps that parents can take to advocate for their child within the school setting. This blog provides parents with basic information about the school system and how to officially seek help.

  • Is Young Fives the Best Fit for My Child?

    By: Rachel Piper & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    January 28, 2019

    In the state of Michigan, children whose birthdays fall between May 1st and December 1st (meaning those who turn five years of age within those dates) are provided with the opportunity to attend the Young Fives program prior to kindergarten.

  • Finding ASD in the Girls who Camouflage

    By: Rachel Piper & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    October 24, 2018

    Some individuals on the autism spectrum are able to compensate and engage in behaviors that camouflages their autism

  • Effective Interventions for Toilet Training Children with Developmental Disabilities

    By: Hallie Rosenthal, Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy. D.

    May 23, 2018

    Are you experiencing difficulty in toilet training your child who is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? If so, you share a common experience with many parents of children [...]

  • Effective Treatments for Children with Autism

    By: Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    Categories: ASD, Early Intervention

    Has your child just been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? You are not alone in feeling emotional, overwhelmed, or just plain confused on what to do next. What [...]