Play is more than just a fun way for children to pass the time – it is a key feature of a healthy childhood. It is an important part of learning and helps children grow socially, emotionally, and mentally. Children with an autism spectrum disorder …
By: Jourdain Matadi, B.A., D.E.S.S, (Mental Health) Transitioning from high school to post-secondary education is a crucial, challenging, and exciting moment in a student’s and parent’s life. Students often describe it as an “Acute Stressor.” Numerous factors, such as socioeconomic status, geographic location, gender, grades, …
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the science of changing environments so that an individual and their family can have a better life. ABA is most commonly known as an evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), but its efficacy certainly does not end …
The field of Behaviour Analysis grew out of the scientific study of principles of learning and behaviour. It has two main branches: experimental and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). The experimental analysis of behaviour is the basic science of this field and has over many decades …
Spring is a great time of year to take stock of our lives. With more sunshine and warmer weather we often have more energy and we are ready to tackle some outstanding goals or formulate new ones. Goal setting is not an inborn skill, but rather one that requires practice and development in order to maximize our chance of succeeding.
