Trauma Stewardship (by Laura VanDernoot Lipsky) tackles the important topic of provider self-care while providing trauma treatment for others. She explores the threat of secondary traumatization and presents practical strategies for
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In David Stein’s Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome, he explores behavior management approaches that work best with the Down Syndrome population. To begin, here are the
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Over the past few months at BZA, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know many wonderfulclinicians and staff that work together to bring quality care to the clients. I’ve
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Do you struggle with relationships and social situations, or know someone who does?
Verbal bullying, sometimes known as teasing, is probably one of the most common forms of bullying amongst children
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More and more we are reading about child maltreatment in sports (e.g., Nassar and USA Gymnastics). The following are recommendations to make sure that your children and loved ones are safely participating
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As we know, exercise is important for anyone but is especially important for those with ADHD in order to help them regulate their hyperactivity and inattention. A study by Dr.
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Draper’s next installment into the life of 12yo Melody Brooks is a great end of summer read for all ages. In the first book, Out of My Mind, we meet
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Book Review!!
Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum: Insights from parents to parents
By: Mallory Griffith and Rachel Bedard
Have you recently received an autism diagnosis for your child or loved one?
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Book Review!!
how to be you
Stop trying to be someone else and start living your life
By Jeffrey Marsh (2016)
You may have seen Jeffrey Marsh on social media- if you don’t already follow them,
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Book Review!!
The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens
By Yenn Purkis and Same Rose (2022)
The easy-to-read book is a guidebook for teens who are both Autistic and trans. Although it’s “for
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What makes you, you? What makes you unique? What are your identities? How do those identities impact the way you live your life? The answer to these questions may be
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Population: One
Book Review
Book Review!!
Population: One
Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed
By Tyler McNamer (2013)
I just finished a great book written in by 18yo Tyler McNamer. His descriptions on how he
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Over a billion people spend 30+ minutes a day on Instagram.
But how do social media platforms affect mental health?
Research shows us that…
It’s ADDICTIVE. It continually serves content…you just keep scrolling!
Social
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In recent years, the American Psychological Association (APA) has been working towards addressing societal issues regarding racial equality…including examining the racism the plagued the field’s history. In October 2021, the
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Some things in life are badThey can really make you madOther things just make you swear and curseWhen you're chewing on life's gristleDon't grumble, give a whistleAnd this'll help things
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