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10 Tips for Mental Health Awareness Month
By Lisa Alberts, DNP, APRN-BC, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric & Primary Care Nurse Practitioner May is Mental Health Awareness month and ...
Practical Strategies to Support Executive Functioning at Home
The term “executive functioning” refers to the set of skills that helps us complete tasks efficiently (or execute functions!). These skills make goal-directed behavior possible! Executive functions are commonly thought of as the “CEO of our brain”. They allow us to plan and...
Autism: Navigating The Journey
Autism is a spectrum disorder, presenting differently in each person and requiring an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and ...
Tantrum in the Grocery Store! What Can I Do?
By: Kaori Nepo, Ph.D., BCBA-D | Vice President, ABA Clinical Operation Parents often have to deal with challenging behaviors from ...
Moments That Matter #4
It’s the final Friday of Autism Acceptance Month. Thanks to our employees who shared their “moments that matter” in autism ...
Moments That Matter #3
It’s the third Friday of Autism Acceptance Month. Thanks to our employees who shared their “moments that matter” in autism ...
Apr 28 | Autism: Navigating The Journey
Autism is a spectrum disorder, presenting differently in each person and requiring an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and ...
Autism and Some Differences Between Boys and Girls
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Some Differences Between Boys and Girls By: Azlen Theobald, PsyD Neuropsychologist Children and ...
Newsletter Spring Edition 2022
Can you believe it’s spring? People seem as if they are awakening from hibernation after a long winter. As the days now are getting ...
Moments That Matter #2
It’s the second Friday of Autism Acceptance Month. Thanks to our employees who shared their “moments that matter” in autism ...
Moments That Matter #1
It’s Autism Acceptance Month! In recognition of this special month, we asked members of our team about the moments that matter in ...
Chicken Nuggets Again?! When Your Child with Autism Refuses to Try New Foods
by Lauren Sivelle, MSEd, BCBA Lauren Sivelle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst providing care and ABA treatment in our Freehold, ...
The Benefits of Family Therapy
By Rachel Schwartz, Mobile Therapist, MFT, M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBS In 2005, an American writer named David Foster Wallace created a ...
The Benefits of a Neuropsychological Evaluation
This webinar presentation was hosted and recorded by the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome... Dr. Cristina Sperrazza will speak about ...
Addressing the Silent Needs of Siblings of Children with an Autism Diagnosis
By Alexandra Back, M.A., ATR-BC, LPC Director of Creative Arts Programs at NeurAbilities Healthcare While it is necessary for us ...
Child Development Information and Resources
Your free guide to: tracking your child’s developmental milestones, answers to frequently asked questions provided by expert doctors, ...
Medication Treatments: Making the Decision
By Romaine Schubert, M.D., Pediatric Neurologist If you are reading this, then most likely you are considering treating your child ...
Frequently Asked Questions – Neurogenomics
How do I know if we need genetic testing? Conditions that commonly are referred to genetics in a neurology setting include:● ...
Is Co-Sleeping Becoming A Pain In Your Neck?
Presenter: Erin O'Brien, BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst, NeurAbilities Healthcare Many parents will (initially) find some ...
Whining, Crying and Screaming, Oh My!
Many children quickly learn that whining, crying and screaming can be very effective in getting what they want. Unfortunately, this ...
Transitioning From ABA to School Services
Presenter: Erin O'Brien, BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst, NeurAbilities Healthcare When should a child transition from ABA ...
Hope Talks – What Does Epilepsy Have To Do With Autism?
Presented by Mark Mintz, M.D., Chief Medical Officer Epilepsy can occur in up to 40% of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders ...
Holiday Tips to Reduce Stress for Children
Holidays can be also be a time of anxiety, especially if a family member may have a neurodiversity coupled with challenging behaviors...
Questions Answered: Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
Your Questions Answered: Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders Wednesday, November 17th | 5:00-6:00pm In recent years, genetic ...
Conference: Linking Information About Learning Disabilities
October 15 & 16, 2021 LDA of New Jersey is partnering with LDA of Michigan for a two-day virtual conference for parents, ...
What Does A Diagnosis Mean To Us?
As part of Child Neurology Foundation's "What A Diagnosis Means To Me" campaign, here's what some of our patients have to say. At ...
HOPE Talks for Parents
Spreading the Love: Dividing Time Among Siblings Thursday, September 30th, 2021 | 12:30 - 1:00pm | WEBINARWhen there are children with ...
6 Ways To Support Your Child’s Development During COVID-19
By Azlen Theobald, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology 1. Engage with your kids Set limits on work and home time so it ...
Highlighting Strengths and Diminishing Challenges for Children with ASD
A Collaborative Approach in Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Thank you to Autism Speaks for co-hosting this Webinar ...
Autism and Genetics: How Your Child Might Benefit From Testing
Printed courtesy of Autism Advocate Magazine... By Richard Boles, MD, Director of Neurogenomics at NeurAbilities HealthcareThis ...
Ask The Doc: Does My Child Have Developmental Delays?
Ask the Doctor: Amir Miodovnik, M.D., Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, NeurAbilities Healthcare How do I know if my child has ...
What Is The ADOS-2?
At NeurAbilities Healthcare, we use several diagnostic tools when evaluating for Autism. One component of our evaluation includes the Autism Diagnostic Schedule – Second Edition, (ADOS-2), a well-validated diagnostic instrument...
The Temple Grandin Genome
Commentary by Richard G. Boles, M.D. The Temple Grandin Genome: Comprehensive Analysis in a Scientist with High-Functioning Autism As ...
All About HD-EEG Technology
Contributed by Jeff Keating, Senior Scientist at NeurAbilities Healthcare HD-EEG stands for High Density Electroencephalogram. ...
5 Symptoms of Social Communication Deficits
Contributed by Michael Baniewicz, PsyDNeuropsychologist 5 Symptoms of Social Communication Deficits Avoids Eye ContactChild- refuses ...
20 Warning Signs for Developmental Dyslexia
By Michelle Humm, PhD, Pediatric Neuropsychologist Not recognizing that your child has developmental dyslexia could seriously ...
6 Red Flags for Early Childhood Development
Contributed by Amir Miodovnik, MDDevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrician Parents with concerns before 18 months or positive MCHAT ...
Teaching Mobile Device Leisure to Adults With Autism and Intellectual Disability
The use of mobile devices has become a major medium of leisure engagement for the general population. However, individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience disparities...
Promoting Self-Management 101
Given the uncertain situations brought to us with COVID, teaching children how to become more responsible and independent has...
Improving Social Outcomes for Children with Autism
Thank you to the India Autism Center for hosting this webinar... Presenter: Azlen Theobald, Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, ...
The Benefits of Genetic Testing for Treating Autism
Thank you to the India Autism Center for hosting this webinar... Presenter: Richard Boles, MD, Director of Neurogenomics at ...
Impact of Social Isolation on Children with Autism slides
Thank you to the India Autism Center for hosting this webinar. We are unable to share this video recording, but you may view the slide ...
Video Modeling and Other Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thank you to the India Autism Center for hosting this webinar... Presenters: Kathleen Stengel, BCBA, CEO of NeurAbilities ...
Dysregulated and Dysexecutive: Supporting Students w/ Autism-ADHD-Executive Dysfunction
Thank you to the India Autism Center for co-hosting this webinar and to Hilary Murphy, PhD, Neuropsychologist for ...
ABA Autism Services Expanding to Additional Counties in Pennsylvania
ABA therapy home-based services are now available in three additional Pennsylvania Counties: Philadelphia, Northampton, and Lehigh. These services are provided with strict COVID-19 safety protocols...
Autism Specialty Care Education Series
The India Autism Center and NeurAbilities Healthcare have partnered, across continents, to create a FREE webinar series focused on a ...
Child Development Information and Resources
Your free guide to: tracking your child’s developmental milestones, answers to frequently asked questions provided by expert doctors, ...
How To Avoid Arguments With Your Children
Having trouble getting your child to follow directions? Azlen Theobald, PsyD, Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow at NeurAbilities, ...
The Benefits of Genetic Testing for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thank you to the Family Resource Network for hosting this webinar... https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/ Presented by Richard ...
Improving Social Outcomes for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Presented by Azlen Theobald, Psy.D. An estimated 5% to 10% of the population are affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. Children ...
COVID-19 and Positive Life Lessons for Kids
By Azlen Theobald, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology Uncertain times have meant increased anxiety and even evidence of ...
Impact of Social Isolation on Children with Autism
COVID19 has made social isolation a feature of everyday life. While this has certainly contributed to flattening of the curve, it has ...
Positive Behavior Changes At Home
Have you just become a teacher overnight? Are you struggling to maintain behavior and motivation while they’re at home? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered!
The Benefits of Genetic Testing for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Have you ever wondered if there is an underlying cause related to your child’s autism spectrum disorder? Or, are you curious to know ...
Executive Functioning Skills Fact Sheet
In this quick fact sheet, NeurAbilities Neuropsychologist Hilary Murphy, PhD explains what executive functioning is, different ...
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