Behaviorism

The Dads at Smiles & Frowns® Introduce Good Behavior 2.0

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

For anyone who hasn't heard of Smiles & Frowns, now might be the perfect time to jump in.

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  • For anyone who hasn't heard of Smiles & Frowns, now might be the perfect time to jump in.
  • "How you create good behavior lists, add your people, manage rewards and review progress with kids.
  • REWARDS POWER KIDS CAN SEE:
    Kids earn Smiles for their good behavior, which they can spend on Rewards.
  • And for busy families out there, the "Dads at Smiles & Frowns " hope that their latest efforts will give parents and teachers a new way to make good behavior a positive part of the plan moving forward.

Acorn Health Acquires LEAP Behavior Analysis in Tennessee

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

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 substantially all of the assets of LEAP Behavior Analysis (LEAP or the Company).

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  • 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 substantially all of the assets of LEAP Behavior Analysis (LEAP or the Company).
  • The Company is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acorn Health of Tennessee, and will operate under the Acorn Health brand.
  • We are excited to welcome LEAP into the Acorn Health network of high-quality ABA centers, said Vicki Kroviak, CEO of Acorn Health.
  • Acorn Health is a national provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with locations in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Mightier Video Game Pilot Program with Magellan Healthcare Leads to 45% Improvement in Symptoms for Children with Autism

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Results showed 81% of children who played Mightier in conjunction with applied behavior analysis (ABA) had parents report behavioral improvement, compared to 55% of parents reporting behavioral improvement from ABA alone, representing a 45% improvement in symptoms for children with autism.

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  • Results showed 81% of children who played Mightier in conjunction with applied behavior analysis (ABA) had parents report behavioral improvement, compared to 55% of parents reporting behavioral improvement from ABA alone, representing a 45% improvement in symptoms for children with autism.
  • To realize this improvement, children played as little as one hour per week for three months.
  • "\nFor more information on the Mightier-Magellan Healthcare pilot program visit: https://www.mightier.com/asdpilot/\nAbout Mightier: Mightier is a Boston-basedstartup on a mission to empower every child to build emotional strength.
  • For more information, visit Mightier.com .\nAbout Magellan Healthcare: Magellan Healthcare, Inc. , the healthcare business unit of Magellan Health, Inc., offers solutions for complex conditions in the areas of behavioral health, and medical specialty treatment.

Shine Behavioral Academy Opens For K-6 Students On The Autism Spectrum

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'ARLINGTON, Texas, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Filling a serious gap for underserved DFW-area kids on the autism spectrum, Shine Behavioral Academy opens its doors to its first students in Arlington on May 10.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Texas, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Filling a serious gap for underserved DFW-area kids on the autism spectrum, Shine Behavioral Academy opens its doors to its first students in Arlington on May 10.
  • The tuition-based, nonprofit school will provide behaviorally centered K-6 education with a curriculum based on leading-edge research and applied behavioral analysis.\nThe concept for Shine Behavioral Academy was born from the parents and staff of Shine Behavioral, an Applied Behavioral Analytics (ABA) multidisciplinary center that opened in 2017.
  • For information on programs, tuition and enrollment, please go to www.shinebehavioral.academy .\nFounded in Arlington, Texas, in 2021, Shine Behavioral Academy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tuition-based private school offering customized learning for K-6 students on the autism spectrum.
  • The concept for Shine Behavioral Academy was born from the parents and staff of Shine Behavioral LLC.

New England ABA Selected to Partner with Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder-Intellectual Disability (MCPAP for ASD-ID) Consultation Services

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Having our BCBAs as a resource will help those with ASD-ID navigate crises safely with the goal of keeping families together.

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  • Having our BCBAs as a resource will help those with ASD-ID navigate crises safely with the goal of keeping families together.
  • To date, 38 states, Washington, DC, and British Columbia, struggling with similar and even more severe access issues, have developed child psychiatry consultation programs based on the MCPAP model.
  • For more information about MCPAP, visit www.mcpap.com .\nFounded in 2015, New England ABA, Inc. has been providing home and community-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to children and adolescents with Autism.
  • The Stepping Stones Group is a leading provider of therapeutic and behavioral services to children including those with special needs and autism.

Online Behavior Meets Social Responsibility With MySocialIQ

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MySocialIQ, the first app to score online behavior, launches a teaser today with a purpose to create accountability and balance in online interaction.

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  • b'SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MySocialIQ, the first app to score online behavior, launches a teaser today with a purpose to create accountability and balance in online interaction.
  • Developed using an algorithm that incorporates behavioral psychology and data science, users are scored on a scale from 0 to 500 ranking their behavior based on online interactions.\nMySocialIQ, the first app to score online behavior, launches a teaser today.\nToo often individuals hide behind a screen.
  • According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in 2018, 59% of U.S. teens have personally experienced abusive online behavior including offensive name-calling, spreading of false rumors, and physical threats.
  • Whether a contributor or consumer, we all have a social responsibility to create a healthy online environment.

CARD to Open 46 New Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment Centers Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

PLANO, Texas, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) today announced the planned opening of 46 new applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment centers in its expansive network across the United States, showing its commitment to the autism community.

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  • PLANO, Texas, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) today announced the planned opening of 46 new applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment centers in its expansive network across the United States, showing its commitment to the autism community.
  • Through a network of highly trained behavior technicians, board certified behavior analysts and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality individualized treatment programs, which lead to success and, in some cases, recovery.
  • The 46 newly planned centers join over 219 others that provide services based on the CARD model developed by Dr. Granpeesheh.
  • CARD treats individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at treatment centers around the globe.

New Biometric Study Proves Scientifically Designed Music by Pet Acoustics Calms Cats

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

To modify behavioral stress in cats, Janet Marlow , Sound Behaviorist and Founder of Pet Acoustics, innovated science-based music designed for feline acute hearing.

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  • To modify behavioral stress in cats, Janet Marlow , Sound Behaviorist and Founder of Pet Acoustics, innovated science-based music designed for feline acute hearing.
  • The benefits of this calming music have been repeatable and observable since it's use for cats beginning in 1997.
  • Pet Acoustics Inc., award-winning leader in the field of species-specific music initiated a new clinical study to show how their designed music induces a physiological and behavioral calmer state in cats through the analysis of their biometric data.
  • The Pet Acoustics feline calming music was played in a controlled study with no music playing for 24 hours and then with the music playing for 24 hours.

Intelligent.com Announces Best Master's in Behavioral Psychology Degree Programs for 2021

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Monday, March 22, 2021

SEATTLE, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Master's in Behavioral Psychology Degree Programs for 2021.

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  • SEATTLE, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Master's in Behavioral Psychology Degree Programs for 2021.
  • The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 182 accredited colleges and universities in the nation.
  • Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree.
  • In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Behavioral Psychology Degree Programs.

Acorn Health Acquires Sandcastle Centers in Orlando, FL

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Monday, March 22, 2021

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 assets of Sandcastle Centers (Sandcastle).

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  • 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 assets of Sandcastle Centers (Sandcastle).
  • Sandcastle, formerly known as JKP Analysts, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Acorn Health.
  • We are excited about the acquisition of Sandcastle Centers, said Vicki Kroviak, CEO of Acorn Health.
  • Acorn Health is a national provider of ABA therapy with locations in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.