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I know that life can be really difficult, especially if you’re struggling with mental illness. Regardless of which mental illness you have, there are some things I really want you to know,...
What is Modeling: Tips for Using Modeling in Applied Behavior Analysis
What is Modeling Modeling is an evidence-based practice found to be effective for helping individuals with autism spectrum disorder (Sam, 2016. Modeling). Modeling is a type of response prompt. A...
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Anton Hooton is an alienated father. He misses his Matehya. So he did something proactive about it not just for himself, but for alienated fathers globally. Anton is the founder of
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Proactive Outreach May Aid Recovery from Opioid Addiction
Knocking on the doors of individuals who recently overdosed on opioids can be an effective way to engage more people who have opioid use disorder with therapy, a new pilot...
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