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...
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 | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog, Development, Education, Featured, Psychological Page
By Michelle Humm, PhD, Pediatric Neuropsychologist Not recognizing that your child has developmental dyslexia could seriously impair their academic progress. Review this short list of warning signs and consider obtaining an evaluation for dyslexia if your child...
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...
