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The Battle for the ZZZs

April 22, 2020

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By Brittany Williamson, MS, LMHC and Catherine Simms, PhD, BCBA-D Parents of school-age children can attest that the sleep struggle is real. We consistently receive questions and concerns regarding sleep, sleep hygiene, and parental frustration regarding sleep. While it may seem the cards are stacked against us in this battle for the ZZZ’s with afterschool…

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What is ABA? Myths, Facts, And Who Can Benefit

June 6, 2019

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What is ABA? Myths, Facts, And Who Can Benefit By Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D There is quite a bit of misunderstanding about what Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is all about. Similarly, there are a lot of misconceptions about who can benefit from it. If you’re familiar with the ideas behind positive reinforcement, then you…

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Teaching Calming Techniques

October 16, 2018

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By Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D Helping your child to remain calm under stressful situations requires intentional teaching and practice. These skills and abilities allow kids to navigate their lives with greater ease, confidence, and enjoyment, both at home and at school. The Positive Parenting 101 class offered online here at FCI is a great way…

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