Developmental psychology

Behavioral Therapy expands into Colorado with New Autism Centers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

With 48 locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, Behavioral Innovations has been serving the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for the past 20 years.

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  • With 48 locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, Behavioral Innovations has been serving the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for the past 20 years.
  • Their centers provide 1-to-1 personalized treatment plans that include a fun, interactive, and naturalistic teaching environment to help every child reach their potential.
  • Behavioral Innovations credentials their clinical staff to strict BACB protocols and holds all staff accountable to the high BACB standards.
  • People can follow them on Facebook and Instagram to receive regular updates on ABA Therapy and autism resources.

First Learning Game of Its Kind Helps Developmental Psychology Students Learn Virtually During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Quest: Journey Through the Lifespan is an immersive and engaging learning experience for developmental psychology students designed to help them apply concepts and theories from their curriculum to real-life scenarios.

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  • Quest: Journey Through the Lifespan is an immersive and engaging learning experience for developmental psychology students designed to help them apply concepts and theories from their curriculum to real-life scenarios.
  • Observing people of wide-ranging ages is an important part of developmental psychology courses, but can be difficult for many schools and institutions to implement with their students.
  • As college campuses moved their courses online during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to navigate this unprecedented time, Quest: Journey Through the Lifespan provides a new opportunity for students to learn virtually.
  • McGraw Hill is a learning science company that delivers personalized learning experiences that drive results for students, parents, educators and professionals.

New Poll Finds Parents and Teachers Divided in How They're Thinking About Distance Learning and Digital Learning Tools

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Yet parents from low-income backgrounds are most likely to say they were already very involved in the spring.

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  • Yet parents from low-income backgrounds are most likely to say they were already very involved in the spring.
  • These data suggest a worrisome dynamic in higher-poverty schools: parents see themselves as working hard to support students' learning, yet teachers would like them to be more involved in the fall.
  • Black parents were most likely to rate the digital learning tools their child used as good or excellent.
  • Latino parents were the least likely to rate the digital learning tools training and support they received as good or excellent.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Positive Potty Training Product for Toddlers (FGC-110)

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a positive way to facilitate the potty training process for children and parents," said an inventor, from Cleveland, Ohio, "so I invented the TINKLE TEACHER."

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a positive way to facilitate the potty training process for children and parents," said an inventor, from Cleveland, Ohio, "so I invented the TINKLE TEACHER."
  • The invention provides a special potty chair to assist with potty training children.
  • In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional potty chairs and potty training methods.
  • As a result, it could help to promote a more positive potty training experience and it enables parents to accurately track a child's bathroom habits.

Seven Crucial Skills Lost During Lockdown

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Seven crucial skills are at risk because people working from home are missing out on important social interaction at the office.

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  • Seven crucial skills are at risk because people working from home are missing out on important social interaction at the office.
  • Since the world went into lockdown, the increase of work without the water cooler has reduced organic learning.
  • Working from home means we are missing out on this informal support, and fewer skills and less knowledge are passing from colleague to colleague.
  • Based on conversations with customers, the report identifies seven at risk skills.

Acorn Health Acquires Family of ABA Therapy Companies From Concord Foundations Network Expanding National Reach of Best-In-Class Autism Services

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Acorn Health, a national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is pleased to announce the acquisition of the ABA therapy assets affiliated with Concord Foundations Network (Concord), an industry leader in providing high quality, center-based and in-home ABA therapy services to children and adolescents.

Key Points: 
  • Acorn Health, a national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is pleased to announce the acquisition of the ABA therapy assets affiliated with Concord Foundations Network (Concord), an industry leader in providing high quality, center-based and in-home ABA therapy services to children and adolescents.
  • Acorn Health is a national provider of ABA therapy with locations in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
  • Acorn Health is BHCOE-accredited and committed to industry-leading clinical care, offering center-based and in-home services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • To inquire about services at Acorn Health or if you are a provider interested in joining our team, please call 844-244-1818.

Specialized Education Services, Inc. Expands Footprint in Pennsylvania With Acquisition of The Graham Academy

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The acquisition of The Graham Academy expands SESIs educational offerings in the state of Pennsylvania, which includes schools and programs specifically designed for special education students classified with learning exceptionalities, such as autism spectrum disorder, and those with emotional and behavioral challenges.

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  • The acquisition of The Graham Academy expands SESIs educational offerings in the state of Pennsylvania, which includes schools and programs specifically designed for special education students classified with learning exceptionalities, such as autism spectrum disorder, and those with emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Despite the current challenges, we believe we found an ideal match in The Graham Academy.
  • Under SESI leadership, The Graham Academy will continue helping students to excel through communication, exploration, opportunity, acceptance, accountability, and ambition.
  • This is a natural evolution for The Graham Academy, our parents and students, said Nick Ouellette, president and CEO of The Graham Academy.

Study Indicates KipuCRM Boosts Facility Admissions by up to 40 Percent in the First Six Months

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Using three phases, the study analyzed admission data for the three months prior to the KipuCRM implementation, three months including the implementation and training period, and three months of complete usage.

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  • Using three phases, the study analyzed admission data for the three months prior to the KipuCRM implementation, three months including the implementation and training period, and three months of complete usage.
  • The results indicated staggering growth from an average of 71.2 admissions to over 87 admissions within the first six months of implementing the CRM module.
  • KipuCRM manages the entire pre admission process and creates a clean, smooth communication channel with their prospective clients.
  • Their autism spectrum disorder treatment center is a full service program with access to medical staff and counseling.

New Therapy Center for Children with Autism Opens in Rockford

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 30, 2020

ROCKFORD, Ill., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Caravel Autism Health has opened the doors to a new 6,000-square-foot center in Rockford that is designed for children with autism and their families.

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  • ROCKFORD, Ill., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Caravel Autism Health has opened the doors to a new 6,000-square-foot center in Rockford that is designed for children with autism and their families.
  • Caravel Autism Health's team is specially trained in evaluating children who may be on the autism spectrum.
  • Founded in 2009, Caravel Autism Health is devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of childhood autism.
  • Caravel's team of autism health experts specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children on the autism spectrum.

Parent Coaching App Helps Parents Make the Most of Their Time with Children, While Juggling A New Normal in the Midst of COVID

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 27, 2020

"Eighty percent of the human brain is formed by age 3, making the early years incredibly exciting and important.

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  • "Eighty percent of the human brain is formed by age 3, making the early years incredibly exciting and important.
  • Together with Teaching Strategies, pediatricians, national early child development organizations, and some of the best minds in early childhood development, we've developed a comprehensive parenting tool for families."
  • As part of the subscription model rolling out today, parents can grant access to caregivers to help collaborate on tracking routines and sharing milestones.
  • "In the last several months, many parents have suddenly found themselves without childcare -- juggling parenting, working, and other life responsibilities in new ways.