Public speaking can intimidate even the most confident of speakers! A person’s ability to speak publicly can impact one’s success in professional and academic settings. On the flip side of that, nervous habits can negatively impact communication.
Read MoreSkin picking can be defined as the repetitive scratching, pulling or digging of the body with the absence of an underlying cause such as a dermatological condition. The intensity of skin picking can range from relatively mild with little to no injury, to much more severe tissue damage which presents a risk to the individual’s health.
Read MoreWhen compared to their neurotypical peers, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to have difficulty in maintaining conversations. Researchers are motivated to discover and, in turn, clinicians are motivated to implement effective interventions and training procedures for building conversational skills.
Read MoreThere are many interventions for reducing the spread of disease in the workplace that are based on behavioral strategies rooted in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Read MoreSpitting can be a behavior of concern for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It should be addressed because it can lead to social alienation, and is not only unappealing but it can be a health hazard given some infections and diseases are transmitted through saliva.
Read MoreWhen working with individuals with developmental disabilities, the prospect of teaching new, complex or multi-step directions can be daunting! We aren’t just teaching a client to brush their teeth, we are teaching them the 17 mini-steps that make up the teeth brushing routine and, on top of that, teaching them to do the steps in an exacting order.
Read MoreRecidivism or the act of a convicted criminal reoffending is a huge concern in our country. Individuals released from detention are at risk of reoffending partly due to deficits in education, vocational experience, and important job-related social skills.
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