Social and Emotional Learning: Transitioning to Adulthood

• By: Amy Golden, MS, BCBA Michael Selbst, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• January 1st, 2018
• assessment, relationships, social skills, winter 2018 issue
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Social and emotional learning is a complex process in which children and adults acquire and utilize skills that are necessary to interact with oneself and others in a positive manner. Core competencies for individuals to learn include managing one’s emotions, setting and achieving positive life...

Promoting Student Independence and Successful Inclusion Through Systematic Use and Fading of Supports

• By: Amy Golden, MS, BCBA Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 1st, 2017
• IEP, independence, school, spring 2017 issue
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Being able to be as independent as possible often substantially impacts future success in all aspects of life (Causton-Theoharis, 2009; Hume, Loftin, & Lantz, 2009). Therefore, as a student moves through adolescence, it is essential for the educational team and family to place increasing...

Essential Information: Respite Care for Families

• By: Amy Golden, MS, BCBA Behavior Therapy Associates Elizabeth Neumann, MA Suzanne Buchanan, PsyD, BCBA-D Autism New Jersey
• July 1st, 2016
• family, fatigue, respite, stress
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Many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) require significant levels of support in home, school, and community settings. Due to deficits in social communication and interaction, compounded by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, many will not be able to keep themselves safe and...