Cognitive behavioral play therapy is a method of treatment with the goal of facilitating adaptive behaviors, thoughts and feelings.

Mar 21, 2010 - Joanna Infeld

Therapy is expensive and many parents have concerns about paying for a child to play. Still, decades of research have demonstrated many benefits to skilled Play Therapy.

Apr 23, 2008 - Angela Ann Holloway

Psychologist guides parents on effective therapies commonly used with children experiencing emotional issues or behavioral problems.

Mar 19, 2008 - Pauline Kafka

For children play is a language through which they can express their inner feelings. Play therapy can help children cope with adverse circumstances. Here is how.

Dec 22, 2009 - Lisl Fair

Parenting children with alcohol-related birth defects can be frustrating, especially when techniques that work on other children fail to work on a child with FAS.

Jun 23, 2008 - Crystal Killion

AVT is a method used by many professionals to teach deaf or hard of hearing people how to use residual hearing to actually learn how to hear and speak.

Sep 20, 2010 - Val Blakely

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is considered one of the most effective therapies in the treatment of autism. Understanding what it is and how to get started is crucial.

Sep 13, 2008 - Elizabeth Scott

Music therapy is an enjoyable and effective way to help children on the autism spectrum improve their social and communication skills - here's how it works.

Aug 7, 2011 - Anna Milward

Non-directive play therapy is primarily a child-centred approach which is based on Axline's eight basic principles used to guide non-directive therapists.

May 26, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Gene therapists have come under fire in the last 20 years for altering the genes of unborn children. Are they helping or making the situation worse?

Feb 5, 2011 - Kimberly Podolsky

Dopamine occurs naturally in our brain, affecting our behavior & motivation. Children with low dopamine levels often suffer from ADHD/ADD and other issues.

Oct 26, 2010 - Tamara Laschinsky

Ten Steps to Effective Discipline, by Weiss and Wagner has the advice you need to set up an effective reward and penalty system for your child.

Nov 24, 2006 - Connie Newbauer

Families considering opening their hearts and homes to a foster child should acquire specific educational and social skills to soften the transition for a child in need.

Jan 20, 2010 - Kimberly Rebovich

CARD leads the industry in providing personalized applied behavior analysis therapy plans to children and families dealing with an autism spectrum disorder.

Feb 24, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Autistic children are typically not expected to understand the concept of respect and make good choices. How does behavioral modification teach these concepts?

May 19, 2009 - Kah Ying Choo

Which is the superior take on Dickens' festive masterpiece?

Dec 18, 2010 - Gareth Barsby

Teachers need to set clear and specific behavior limits in the classroom for students with special needs.

Oct 22, 2010 - Karen Plumley

Children with Asperger's are seen as odd by others, can be misunderstood and have difficulty interacting with parents. This article offers strategies.

Nov 14, 2010 - Tasha Kelley

Battling negative behaviors at home? These simple strategies help parents effectively clarify expectations while reducing stress associated with frustrating behaviors.

Oct 19, 2009 - Catherine A. Brasseur