A child’s autism diagnosis can cause a lot of emotional turmoil in parents. Most people have absorbed pop culture’s stereotypes of how people with autism behave. While there can be some truth to them, they are often overly negative and even stigmatizing. That’s why most parents with special needs children can benefit from developing a better understanding of the disorder and thus improving their relationship with their child. Special needs programs and resources can help. But first, it’s important to understand the previous and current classification of autism. Previous Autism Spectrum Disorder Terminology Up to 2013, psychologists classified Autism Spectrum Disorder into the five categories below. Although the diagnostic criteria[…]
Educating Teens to Make Good Choices About Themselves and Their Future
The decisions teens make today have a profound impact on their future. Yet many teens aren’t given the proper education and tools required to make good choices. It’s crucial to give young adults guidance and resources without being overbearing or condescending. Making mistakes is part of growing. The lessons received from errors in judgment provide excellent learning opportunities for teens to understand boundaries and consequences. However, when it comes to decisions with life-altering consequences, it’s essential to give young adults a foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills to evaluate their options and choose wisely. Teen Intervention Efforts Risk-taking and pushing boundaries are normal parts of being a teenager. But,[…]
Family Development FAQ
What Is Family Development? Family development is the process of change and growth that occurs within a family over time. It includes the various stages and transitions that families go through as they grow and change, as well as the influences that shape the way a family functions and relate to one another. Family development is influenced by a wide range of factors, including the family’s culture, social and economic circumstances, and individual family members’ personalities, values, and goals. There are many different theories and models of family development, each of which provides a different perspective on how families change and grow over time. Some common stages of family development[…]