Behavioral Health
So, whose behavior are we "managing"?
Written by Dr. Carosso When we think of behavior management, we tend to think of time-honored strategies such as time-out, loss of privilege,
Behavioral Health
Stucture: Lets build a house:)
Written by Dr. Carosso Parents are often directed by professionals like me to provide "structure" for their child, which is said to be
Autism
Autism: Ten Ways to De-Stimulate Those 'Stims'
When stimming interferes with learning or safety, substitution strategies work better than elimination. Learn how ACP approaches individualized stim management.
Autism
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?
Written by Dr. Carosso Now we have more evidence, care of the British Medical Journal, that prior assertions of vaccinations causing autism are false. Of
Autism
Autism: Facts and Fallacies
Autism myths and misinformation abound. Autism Centers of Pittsburgh separates fact from fallacy. Visit our Autism FAQ for evidence-based answers parents can trust.
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How to listen so your kids will too: The art of reflective listening
Written by Dr. Carosso You get into an argument with your spouse. You know your point is valid but you’re having trouble getting your
Behavioral Health
Spanking: Might makes Right?
Written by Dr. Carosso Okay, as a professional you know that I am supposed to tell you that corporal punishment (spanking) is a no-no
Learning Disabilities
How to treat a Learning Disability: The in’s and out’s of dyslexia and dysgraphia
Written by Dr. John Carosso I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia and dysgraphia; two conditions that are often, more generally, labeled as
Learning Disabilities
A Learning Disability: What do I do now?
Written by: Dr. John Carosso Okay, so your child has been found to have a learning disability. The big question now is, what do you