In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow articulated a theory of human motivation referred to as the “Hierarchy of Needs.” Often depicted as a pyramid, fundamental human needs are ranked from the most basic physiological drives such as…
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How Gamma Oscillations Can Be Used as a Vital Biometric for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis
Autism is characterized by deficits in three overlapping domains: communication, interpersonal interactions, and behavioral flexibility. Identifying objective and measurable clinical biomarkers is a critical issue in diagnosing autism, which still heavily relies on behavioral evaluations.…
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For those not in the medical field, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), is currently the gold standard for diagnosing mental health disorders. In other words, if you want to…
Read MoreShannon West Homeless Youth Center Kimberly Moore Program Manager (702) 369-4357 ext. 1298 Staff Telephone 702-526-4990 As of July 17, 2017, the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center has relocated to 1650 East Flamingo Road, Las…
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The majority of mothers are special. But, the mother of a child with disabilities is extra special. It's not easy to be a parent in general, but when you add disability into the equation, it…
Read MoreOn December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint…
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Evidence-Based Practice, otherwise known as EBP, is any practice that relies on methods which have been empirically validated - tested & approved. In other words, it is the use of tested approaches when treating a…
Read MoreSome families are calling medical marijuana a miracle drug after they've seen positive results when using it to treat autism in children. New York has a strict list of qualifying conditions for a doctor to…
Read MoreThis page provides links to websites with information on laws to license or otherwise regulate practitioners of applied behavior analysis (ABA). For each jurisdiction, a link is provided to the website of the regulatory body…
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In Applied Behavior Analysis, behavior can be modified through several techniques that have been empirically proven to be successful in producing desired behavioral changes. This article will focus on positive and negative reinforcement and understanding…
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