Verbal behavior interventions grounded in applied behaviour analysis have emerged as central to supporting language and social communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. These ...

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Youth with related behavior challenges may have trouble moving between different brain states, according to a new study from Yale Child Study Center. Their brains appear to get stuck in states with ...

A group tasked with transforming Connecticut’s youth behavioral health system joined with legislators, stakeholders and policymakers at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford Monday to kick off ...

Four years ago leading pediatric organizations declared a youth mental health crisis. For a brief period of time, national leaders responded accordingly. The U.S. Surgeon General issued an urgent ...

Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, from navigating temper tantrums to encouraging empathy. It's common for children to exhibit challenging behaviors as they grow, testing limits and ...