Overcoming Stigma to Create More Inclusive Communities

• By: Dr. Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP Dr. Lindsey Sneed, PhD, BCBA-D Catalight Research Institute
• April 18th, 2023
• ABA, autism, autism acceptance, community, equitable care, family, inclusion, innovative treatment modalities, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma, stigma reduction
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April is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Day was April 2, 2023. These observances create important opportunities to break down existing biases and build more inclusive communities where all people are valued for their unique abilities. While greater awareness is needed to foster...

Applied Behavior Analysis as a Treatment for Survivors of Trauma

• By: Jeridith Lord, LCPC, BCBA Endicott College
• January 17th, 2023
• ABA, applied behavior analysis, cbt, cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis management, EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, trauma, trauma survivor, trauma-informed care, Winter 2023 Issue
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Understanding trauma has become a major focus for many different fields of mental health, with each proposing a different strategy for addressing traumatic symptoms and core issues. This has not been an easy feat for several reasons. First, the current reports of trauma are only as accurate as the...