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.

In the United States, 16.9% of children experienced poverty. This blog post will explore the definition of poverty, its measurement through Federal Poverty Thresholds and Guidelines, and the connection between poverty and trauma at both the family and community levels.

This blog post will provide a quick overview of what trauma and adverse childhood experiences are. This is the first post in a series of blogs that will examine trauma and other factors that intersect with it, like poverty and mental health.

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.

Art therapy is a nonverbal form of therapy that uses art materials and creative expression to promote emotional healing and personal growth. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of art therapy as a therapeutic intervention for children and youth with ASD. This blog will explore the benefits of art therapy for children and youth with ASD, drawing on recent research.

Friendships are an essential part of life. They can help humans find purpose and meaning, as well as grow socially. However, friendship building can be a complex skill for many individuals to develop. Read on to learn the importance of friendships, the benefits of friendship building, the challenges of friendship building, and ways for autistic individuals to build and enhance friendships.

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.”

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.

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..

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.

Gaming has become a popular form of entertainment for millions of all ages. While potentially beneficial in moderation, it is also important to understand the potential risks associated with excessive video game use. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the key safety issues associated with video games and provide tips and advice on how to stay safe and healthy while gaming.

Neurodivergence is a framework which rejects the view of ASD as being a pathological disorder and instead interprets ASD as the brain functioning differently than the (neuro) typical person. New research has suggested a reframing of what “Optimal Outcome” means for such a diverse, population.