How do I know what symptoms to target? Having trouble figuring out what to target first in therapy? Last time we talked about looking at your child’s CADE profile and considering what symptoms have the most impact on your life, day to day. Remember, if you still need...
I see all these recommendations for services on here, where do I start? Parents often feel lost when they seek help for their children. They are caught up in a swirling sea of potential mental health professionals, types of therapies, and possible evaluations. How do...
It’s no secret that I have a major love for music. Through all the ups and downs in my life, I find that my favorite songs just carry me through. I have been a sincere follower of Michael Franti (pictured here) for at least a decade. His music is truly liberating. It...
Let’s say your child is in ABA therapy, but you aren’t sure if their behavior is improving. How do you know if ABA is actually working? Let’s Talk About It An important element to ABA therapy is communication with the therapy team. You likely have a BCBA or Board...
So, you finally were able to get an evaluation, and the results just don’t fit. You do not see the child those clinicians were describing. This just cannot be. First step First, if you have a trusted counselor, school psychologist or even teacher at your child’s...