Each of us navigates daily life — learning, work, recreation and relationships — thanks to intrinsic skills called executive functions. Children and adults with learning and attention issues—including learning disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—often struggle profoundly with many of…
What is Automaticity? Acquisition of a new skill is generally associated with a decrease in the need for effortful control over performance, leading to the development of automaticity. Automaticity by definition has been achieved when performance of a primary task…
Developing Social Skills and Relationships By Betty Osman, Ph.D Learning to successfully interact with others is one of the most important aspects of a child’s development, with far-reaching implications. Although most children acquire social skills by example, and possibly osmosis,…
Darren Sush Psy.D., BCBA-D 5 Keep Cool Travel Tips for Parents of Children with Autism Traveling with a child with special needs takes preparation and planning to help ensure that the trip is safe and enjoyable for not only the…