Child Psychology
9 articles in Child Psychology
The Adverse Effects of Punishment on Children: A Critical Examination
The Adverse Effects of Punishment on Children: A Critical Examination Childhood is a critical period of development where the foundations for lifelong well-being are laid. The methods employed in...
Natural Environment Teaching and Pivotal Response Treatment: Pathways to Effective Behavior Change and Skill Acquisition
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) encompasses a wide range of evidence-based interventions designed to teach meaningful skills and reduce problem behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorder...
The Power of Play: Using ABA Principles in Play-Based Interventions
IntroductionPlay is one of the most fundamental ways children explore their environment, build relationships, and develop critical life skills. For children with developmental differences, play does...
Trends in Adolescent Depression, ADHD Diagnoses, and General Mental Health Over the Past 20 Years
IntroductionThe landscape of adolescent mental health has seen significant changes over the past two decades. Rates of depression, diagnoses of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and...
Motivating operations and reinforcement to build instructional control
Instructional control is best understood as reliable cooperation with teachers while preserving assent. Motivating operations (MOs) are events that shift the value of consequences and momentarily...
Using ABA Strategies in the Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding Behavior and Building Skills
Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but it is also demanding. Beyond academics, teachers are expected to manage classrooms, support social-emotional growth, and handle behaviors that...
Helping Your Child Succeed with ABA Strategies at Home: A Parent’s Guide
Parenting is one of the most rewarding roles in life, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. Children, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, experience big emotions and test boundaries as they...
Fundamental Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Their Applications in Therapy and Home Settings
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific discipline dedicated to understanding and improving human behavior. Its principles are grounded in decades of empirical research and are used widely to...