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10 articles in Child Psychology

Modeling Matters: How Children Learn from What We Do

IntroductionChildren are natural observers. From the moment they are born, they watch, listen, and absorb the behaviors of those around them. As parents, caregivers, and educators, it is easy to...

Natalie Ziadeh
1,1081 min

Beyond Learning: The Role of Generalization and Maintenance in ABA

IntroductionApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is most recognized for teaching children new skills and reducing behaviors that interfere with learning and socialization. However, one of the most...

Natalie Ziadeh
1,0441 min

Increasing Structure in a Child’s Life to Decrease Problem Behavior

IntroductionChildren thrive when their environments are predictable, consistent, and supportive. For many families, teachers, and clinicians, problem behavior—tantrums, noncompliance, aggression,...

Applied Behavior Analysis and Comorbidities: Addressing Anxiety, OCD, and ODD in Children

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has long been recognized as an evidence-based approach for supporting children with autism and developmental disabilities. However, ABA’s principles extend far beyond...

How can MultiSensory learning help children with learning disabilities?

How can MultiSensory learning help children with learning disabilities?Multi-sensory learning is an inclusive approach that can benefit children with learning disabilities. By engaging multiple forms...

Applying ABA Principles to Support Child Development

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) applies operant conditioning—modifying behavior through reinforcement—to shape and enhance child development outcomes. At its core lies the three-term contingency: a...

Toilet Training: The Importance of Consistency, Functional Communication, and Reinforcement

Toilet training is a critical developmental milestone that fosters independence and improves quality of life for children and families. While many children acquire toileting skills naturally,...

Coping Strategies for Parents: Supporting Children with Day-to-Day Behavioral Challenges

Parents often face daily behavioral challenges with their children, such as tantrums, noncompliance, or difficulties with transitions. These moments can feel overwhelming, but research grounded in...

Administering Psychological Tests to children in a Clinical Setting

Administering psychological tests to children in a clinical setting can pose many difficulties for a clinician. Young children tend to have a limited attention span. Since they are easily distracted,...

Addressing Ritualistic Behaviors with Assent-Based and Coping Strategies

Ritualistic behaviors—repetitive routines, rigid patterns, or insistence on sameness—are common among children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While rituals can sometimes...