by NeurAbilities | May 4, 2021 | Blog, Creative Arts Page, Featured, Mental Health, Psychological Page, Social Skills
Contributed by Alexandra Back, ATR-BC, LPCDirector of Creative Arts Programs Supporting Teens in Self-Isolation Accepting Emotions Allow teens to express their emotions without trying to “fix” them or negate them. Offering Choices Give them a sense of autonomy – i.e....
by NeurAbilities | Dec 30, 2020 | Autism, Blog, Developmental Page, Featured, Psychological Page, Social Skills
Contributed by Michael Baniewicz, PsyDNeuropsychologist 5 Symptoms of Social Communication Deficits Avoids Eye ContactChild- refuses to look at face Adult- looks around face Odd Reactions to Emotion Child- upset/laughing when someone is sad Adult- dismisses intense...
by NeurAbilities | Nov 9, 2020 | ABA Page, Autism, Autism Page, Blog, Development, Developmental Page, Featured, Social Skills
Contributed by Amir Miodovnik, MDDevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrician Parents with concerns before 18 months or positive MCHAT at 18-24 months should consider a neurodevelopmental evaluation and/or an Early Intervention Program (EIP) evaluation. 6 Red Flags for...
by NeurAbilities | Oct 1, 2020 | Autism Page, Blog, Events, Featured, News, Social Skills
For MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! Learn how to build and maintain relationships, both real and virtual, through these Virtual Social Skills sessions that teach appropriate communication and social skills based on the PEERS® curriculum including: ● Trading Information● Two-way...
by NeurAbilities | Sep 17, 2020 | Autism Page, Blog, Events, Featured, News, Social Skills
For Ages 14 to 17 Years Learn how to build and maintain relationships, both real and virtual, through these Virtual Social Skills sessions that teach appropriate communication and social skills based on the PEERS® curriculum including: ● Trading Information● Two-way...
by NeurAbilities | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Featured, Home Guide, Mental Health, Social Skills
By Azlen Theobald, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology Living through a pandemic is reshaping our kids’ friendships in unprecedented ways. Kids are being forced to stay apart from their peers because of social distancing requirements, which is causing...
