by Azlen Theobald, PsyD | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog, Developmental Page, Education, Featured, Mental Health, Psychological Page, Tips
1) Accept Uncertainty – No one, not even your doctor, can give you a guarantee that your child won’t contract COVID or be exposed to someone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID. The data just isn’t there yet, and the search for certainty can cause parents a lot of...
by NeurAbilities | Aug 9, 2021 | ABA Page, Behavior, Blog, Featured, Home Guide, Tips
Kaori Nepo, PhD, BCBA-D, Director of Behavior Services, provides two tips on how to help support your child throughout their behavioral development. 1. EXPLAIN to your child what is the DESIRED behavior in a given situation. For example, instead of “don’t...
by NeurAbilities | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Development, Developmental Page, Featured, Home Guide
By Azlen Theobald, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology 1. Engage with your kids Set limits on work and home time so it doesn’t blend together. Try to have dinner as a family, and ask children about their days. Make sure they know parents are available...
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 | Jan 14, 2021 | Behavior, Blog, Developmental Page, Featured
I Personal Space- Two arms-length from patient- Unobstructed path from room II Minimize Triggers- Stay calm- “Open” body language- Body positioning III Verbal Contact- Identify lead communicator- Introduce yourself- Provide reassuring statements IV Be...
