Tag: Behavioral Health
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When the Magic is Loud: Experiencing Theme Parks with Sensory Sensitivity
The first time we went to Universal Orlando, we enhanced our experience. We stayed in a hotel for two nights and spent time at Universal and Islands of Adventure. We had a full day and a half of activities. There… Continue reading
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Effective Tools for Achieving Goals Despite Chronic Pain
Chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming to navigate especially when you have other responsibilities too. Sometimes you feel like you can never catch a break- from going to work, keeping a house, caring for children, or pets. You might… Continue reading
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First-Then Strategies to Manage Expectations for Neurodivergent Individuals
Today my son had an appointment to get evaluated for ASD and was expecting to leave school early. He didn’t really care about the doctor appointment; he cared about leaving school early. He knew for a while and was expecting… Continue reading
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Understanding Maladaptive Behaviors in Neurodivergent Individuals
Have you ever been in public when you experienced a ‘big moment’ as a parent or caregiver of an individual who is neurodivergent, or are you an adult who is neurodivergent? Even when there is a lot of progress, there… Continue reading
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Mental vs. Behavioral Health
Are you experiencing a mental health or behavioral health condition and what is the difference? How many of you have heard your parents tell you, “Remember to behave”? I have. But now that I am working in ABA, I totally… Continue reading
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Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement happens every day of our lives. It happens when we get a paycheck or treat ourselves to a coffee or snack break mid-day. Token boards are a tangible item that help us see our accomplishments and let us… Continue reading
