Supporting Childhood Behavior: Early Strategies for Success

• By: Jeniffer Cruz, PhD, NCSP Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 16th, 2025
• AHDH, behavior management, behavioral disorders, childhood development, early intervention, functional communication, parent training, positive reinforcement, social emotional learning, Spring 2025 Issue
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Behavioral disorders in childhood can be challenging for families and school professionals and can have lasting negative effects on wellbeing if left untreated. The 2021-2022 National Survey of Children's Health showed that 7% of children between 3 and 17 years old had been diagnosed with...

For One Mind, Too Many Silos

• By: Michael B. Friedman, LMSW Columbia University School of Social Work
• October 7th, 2022
• behavioral disorders, co-occurring conditions, cognitive disorders, dementia, long-term care system, person-centered care, policy, silos, substance use disorders
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In the worlds of advocacy and policy making, there are sharp distinctions drawn among Alzheimer’s (and other dementias), mental illness, and substance use disorders. This results in separate, distinct, and insular fields of policy and practice, often referred to as “silos.” Frankly,...