The Challenges of Adolescence for Females with ASDs

• By: Elena Zaklis MA, BCBA Rory Panter, PsyD Behavior Therapy Associates
• October 1st, 2016
• adolescence, puberty, sexual development, women and girls
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Approaching adolescence can be a challenging time for many individuals. The challenges are certainly different for each gender and females with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may experience these challenges in a unique way compared to their neurotypical peers. The uncertainty of the physical...

Benefits of Video Consultation for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Elena Zaklis MA, BCBA Glenn M. Sloman, PhD, BCBA-D, NCSP Behavior Therapy Associates
• January 1st, 2016
• internet, intervention, technology, treatment
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Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and those supporting them are utilizing technological innovations more than ever before through the use of portable electronic devices in the form of tablets, smart phones, and laptops. These devices are used to assist communication needs as well as to...

Challenging Behavior at School: Using a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan

• By: Meir Flancbaum, PsyD Elena Zaklis MA, BCBA Michael Selbst, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 1st, 2015
• assessment, Behavior Intervention Plan, functional behavior assessment, school
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When addressing behavior problems, a careful assessment provides the foundation for effective and efficient intervention. Consider the following scenario: After struggling with headaches for nearly a week, you visit a doctor. Following a brief discussion, the doctor suggests brain surgery. While...