Posts Tagged: “Autism”

Discipline, Three Strategies to Change Behavior Quickly

Discipline is defined as training people to obey rules or a code of behavior. Parents often wonder what is the best way to discipline their child or teenager. Discipline has two main goals. First, two change behaviors and second to maintain the relationship. Three strategies to change behaviors quickly Improve Adult-Child Interactions: Adults must go out of their way to have positive experiences and interactions with children and teenagers. Give positive attention to the things our children do appropriately.  

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Prompting and Fading Parenting ADHD, Autism, & Developmental Delays

Principles of Prompting and Fading Children with ADHD, Autism and Developmental Delays can be forgetful, impulsive and prone to distractions with daily tasks. Parents often get frustrated when their child or adolescent does not complete their tasks and responsibilities completely. Using effective prompts can help parents reduce their stress and maintain the relationship. Effective prompting and fading can help children and adolescents become more independent, respectful, and responsible.    Reasons for Using Prompts Prompts can be used to increase skills

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ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a disorder of inattention and overactivity. It is also thought of as a disorder that creates difficulties in concentration and organization. New research and reports based on long-term studies of ADHD are showing that emotional instability should be treated as a core symptom of ADHD. Emotional Dysregulation: Emotional dysregulation is the inability to properly modulate and regulate emotions. Possible manifestations of emotional dysregulation include angry outbursts such as destroying or

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Evidenced-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Often individuals and parents seeking services for autism ask, “What treatment will help me or my child with autism?” There are many treatments and interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). How do we know which treatments work? The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC) with the support and assistance of the University of North Carolina (UNC) published “Evidenced-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder”. The NPDC identified 27 evidenced-based practices (EBPs) that

Kyle Bringhurst, Arizona

Kyle Bringhurst, MSW

Behavior and Mental Health Consultant and Life Coach in Gilbert, Mesa and Queen Creek, Arizona Kyle Bringhurst is a behavior and mental consultant and life coach who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. He is the founder of a company called Arizona Behavioral Consulting which specializes in providing services to those with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Developmental Delays.  Kyle received his Bachelor of Social Work Degree and Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Utah.