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Does My Autistic Teen Need Behavioral Intervention?

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 10, 2022 Updated: June 30, 2022 Autism is a developmental disease that affects 1 in 68 children in the U.S. today. It impacts their development and ability to communicate and socialize with others and can sometimes create inappropriate behavior that requires…

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3 Benefits of Behavior Analysis For Children With Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 22, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental illness that can affect children’s physical and mental growth. While there is no cure for autism, behavior analysis and other programs and therapies have proven to be very…

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Finding a Good Family Counseling Service in Fort Worth, Texas

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 17, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 For families raising a child with autism, parents and siblings are at a greater risk of struggling with their mental health. Family counseling services allow all family members to talk about any frustrations or concerns…

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5 Strategies for Managing Behavioral Meltdowns

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 29, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Children and teens living with autism can experience emotional outbursts that they are unable to control due to overstimulation. They experience a complete internal or external sensory overload and cannot control their actions. Managing behavioral…

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How to Manage Aggression in Kids with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 28, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 Aggression in kids with autism is a common symptom that can make life very difficult for them and their families. If parents struggle to control their child’s aggression, they may limit social activities for the…

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How to Avoid Reinforcing Bad Behavior in Children with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 21, 2022 Updated: April 22, 2022 For parents raising a child with autism, it can be challenging to stop bad behavior that has become a habit. Parents can inadvertently reinforce bad behaviors and make things more complicated than they need to…

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Making a Behavioral Intervention Plan for Your Autistic Child

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 14, 2022 Updated: April 21, 2022 Unwanted behavior is an unfortunate side effect of autism and can cause stress and frustration for everyone in the family. Having a behavioral intervention plan is essential for limiting harmful behavior and giving your child…

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Individual Therapy for High-Functioning Autism in Texas

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 16, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects each person in unique ways. Some children are able to lead a somewhat normal life with minimal supervision as they grow up, while others will need 24/7 care. Individual therapy…

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Behavior Analysis and Anger Management for Children with Autism

Added By Ky ra Myers Ky ra Myers Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Ky’ra Myers, Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director Ky’ra Myers, Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director read more Published: January 29, 2022 Updated: January 6, 2022 For children living with autism, it’s easy to get…