kristina@partnerstx.org, Author at Partners Resource Network

11 09, 2017

Signs Your Young Child Might Be Struggling With Anxiety

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:07:22-05:00

Childhood is full of new experiences that can feel scary to young kids. Think about learning to ride a bike or starting at a new school, for example. Kids with learning and attention issues may be even more likely than their peers to worry about school, social activities and change. And they may be more likely to develop anxiety. Do you think your preschooler or grade-schooler may be struggling with anxiety? Here are some signs you might see, according to John Piacentini, Ph.D., and Lindsey Bergman, Ph.D., experts from the UCLA Child Anxiety Resilience Education and Supports (CARES) Center. [...]

Signs Your Young Child Might Be Struggling With Anxietykristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-23T14:07:22-05:00

11 09, 2017

Does ADHD Raise the Risk of Mental Health Issues?

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-09-11T16:31:57-05:00

Children who have ADHD are more likely than other kids to experience other mental health problems. A recent study followed kids with ADHD from the age of 8 into adulthood. It found that those with ADHD are at greater risk for behavioral issues, learning issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and self-injury. Adolescence is when kids with ADHD are most at risk of developing another issue. Knowledge, though, means power. Learn what behaviors and symptoms might develop and how to spot them. Then you can take action early. This will result in a much better outcome for your child. [...]

Does ADHD Raise the Risk of Mental Health Issues?kristina@partnerstx.org2017-09-11T16:31:57-05:00

11 09, 2017

Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit from Autism Speaks

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-09-11T16:10:22-05:00

Sometimes the difficulties of autism can lead to behaviors that are quite challenging to understand and address. Autism Speaks has a a video series and tool kit on challenging behaviors. The Autism Speaks Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit can be downloaded through their website at here: http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-se... In the video series, Nicole Weidenbaum, M.S.Ed., SAS, Executive Director, Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, addresses questions about challenging behaviors. Questions addressed: 1) What are challenging behaviors? 2) What's the most important thing to know about challenging behaviors? 3) What's important to know about aggressive or self-injurious behaviors? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e17uHxPaaB4&list=PLt1KSMgVd6T1LhwF9H4pKmGrDiOOKKeNU&w=500

Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit from Autism Speakskristina@partnerstx.org2017-09-11T16:10:22-05:00

7 09, 2017

What educational rights and supports are available for students made homeless as a result of Hurricane Harvey?

kristina@partnerstx.org2024-04-12T14:29:54-05:00

If you and your family are experiencing homelessness, you may be struggling to enroll and keep your children in school. If you have a child with special needs, you may have even more challenges to make sure your child receives the help she needs. Here are some concerns that parents often have: not knowing who to talk to about their child’s needs; not knowing if their child’s problems in school are caused by a disability or by the stress of being homeless; not being sure how to help their child adjust to a new school after [...]

What educational rights and supports are available for students made homeless as a result of Hurricane Harvey?kristina@partnerstx.org2024-04-12T14:29:54-05:00

7 09, 2017

What is a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-08-29T14:00:23-05:00

Does your child get into trouble in class? Are trips to the principal’s office common but unproductive? If so, you might be curious about new ways to address your child’s behavior. It may be time to ask the school to conduct a functional assessment, also known as a functional behavior assessment (FBA).

What is a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?kristina@partnerstx.org2019-08-29T14:00:23-05:00

7 09, 2017

Behavior Intervention Plans: What You Need to Know

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:50:07-05:00

Does your child have trouble behaving in the classroom? If so, that problem behavior could satisfy an unidentified need for your child. A functional behavior assessment (FBA) can help figure out the cause of problem behaviors. A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is a plan that’s based on the FBA. A BIP can help to replace problem behaviors with more positive ones. Here’s what you need to know about behavior interventions and the BIP. In this article: Behavior intervention plans can help prevent behavior problems by addressing their cause. An IEP or 504 plan should include strategies to help the child learn [...]

Behavior Intervention Plans: What You Need to Knowkristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T11:50:07-05:00

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