26 May2020June 10, 2020
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Read About Play in the American Psychological Association’s Recent Article!

Read About Play in the American Psychological Association’s Recent Article!

“A wealth of research shows that unstructured play — play that isn’t organized or directed by adults or older peers and that generally doesn’t have a defined purpose or outcome — is a fundamental necessity for children to thrive physically, emotionally, mentally and socially” (American 2020). The importance of play is highlighted in a recent...

07 May2020May 7, 2020
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Avoiding the “Good Job!” Habit

Avoiding the “Good Job!” Habit

By Diane Cullinane M.D. “‘Good job!’ is a phrase used frequently during treatment sessions with autistic children. What message does a child receive from hearing, ‘Good Job!’? We hope they hear our interest, encouragement and approval. However, when ‘Good Job!’ becomes a habit, is it still successful in conveying this meaning? Or, does it simply...