Sentences with phrase «for developing behavioral problems»

Target population: children and adolescents between the ages of eight and seventeen who are currently displaying or are at risk for developing behavioral problems

In 2011, The New York Times reported on a study conducted by Dr. Walter F. Burghardt, Jr. — the chief of behavioral medicine at the Daniel E. Holland Military Working Dog Hospital at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas — that found that military working dogs are at risk for developing behavioral problems that were most easily categorized as «canine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).»

Infants being fed soy formula are at increased risk for developing behavioral problems because soy contains phytates, which block the absorption of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, all which are crucial to the proper brain and emotional development of infants.

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Babies born at this time are less likely than babies born earlier to develop serious disabilities resulting from premature birth, though they remain at a higher risk for learning and behavioral problems.

For parents at their wits end, behavioral therapy techniques can provide a roadmap to calmer, more consistent ways to manage problem behaviors problems and offers a chance to help children develop gain the developmental skills they need to regulate their own behaviors.

When children experience the separation or divorce of their parents, it is common for them to develop problems and lose behavioral gains.

Steven Kurtz, PhD, ABPP is the President and Founder of Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC and is internationally recognized for developing innovative treatments of children's behavioral problems and anxiety disorders.

Other studies also found that children who grew up with fathers who made time for them were less prone to develop behavioral and psychological problems.

E-schools would be able to admit students best situated to take advantage of the unique elements of virtual schooling: flexible hours and pacing, a safe and familiar location for learning, a chance for individuals with social or behavioral problems to focus on academics, greater engagement from students who are able to choose electives based on their own interests, and the chance to develop high - level virtual communication skills.

Functional Behavioral Assessment: Identifying the Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a Behavior Plan

If this happens, they may develop behavioral problems as they grow older because their inherent need for play has not been met.

East - European Shepherds who are not provided proper outlets for their energy will almost surely develop behavioral problems such as extreme destructiveness, hyper activity, over excitability, house - breaking accidents, and aggression.

A dog left penned up or isolated for long periods of time without companionship most often will develop behavioral problems such as excessive barking, excited urination upon owners return, hyper activity like jumping up on people and even biting because of excitement or fear.

Behavior modification programs are developed for dogs suffering with anxiety disorders and other behavioral problems (also for cats, horses, other mammals, and birds).

By socializing one's puppy early on with a variety of new and unfamiliar people (including calm and gentle children), on a regular and ongoing basis (for at least the first two years of the dog's life), you can help prevent serious behavioral problems such as shyness, timidity, and aggression from developing as the puppy matures.

These routine medical procedures not only help prevent medical and behavioral problems from developing, they also help decrease the number of pets entering shelters and free up homes for other pets by preventing unwanted litters.

Dogs tied or kenneled out in the backyard for long periods of time, crated inside all day or exercised only at their owners» convenience are neglected dogs that are likely to develop serious behavioral problems.

These routine medical procedures not only help prevent medical and behavioral problems from developing, allowing your pet to lead a longer, healthier and happier life, but they also help decrease the number of pets who enter shelters and free up homes for homeless pets who are already born.

Based on the study's results, here are the percentage of dogs in the study that developed the specific behavioral problem for each group - the first number respresents those dogs that were separated from their owners early, the second number those that were separated later.

The annual pet wellness exam is also an ideal opportunity for the guardian to discuss any puzzling behavioral problem that may have developed.

Develop treatment plans and after care for individuals with mental, developmental and behavioral problems.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Developed and implemented a series of interventions for a 5 year old with severe behavioral issues, resulting in him mellowing down without the use of medication • Suggested introduction of group therapy sessions to bring patients with behavioral problems (due to chronic illnesses) together, which decreased treatment time considerably • Introduced a special needs assistance unit within the facility, resulting in increased number of patients signing up • Devised a basic intervention plan to treat children with Autism which reduced time and difficulty in developing individualized plans

• Interview patients and their families or caregivers to determine type and extent of behavioral issues • Design, develop and implement individually placed programs to help them in countering their behavioral problems • Assist children in acquiring their desired academic goals through counseling and support with self - help skills • Provide counseling to patients individually or in groups depending on initial analysis • Communicate with family members to provide them with insight into patients» behavior problems and possible resolutions • Observe patients to determine changes in behavior over time and to provide them with emotional support during distressing periods • Contact patients» physicians and other specialists with a view to discuss problems as part of coordinated care programs • Assist in creating instructional materials for families and caregivers • Record patient information in an accurate and confidential manner in the facility database

• Devised numerous age specific activities for children aiming at cognitive development and implemented the same effectively • Reduced the rate of violent incidents and behavioral problems up till 90 % by developing efficient preventive counseling sessions • Supervised a facility consisting of 50 + enrolled children ensuring their safety, growth and development

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Developed and implemented a program coined «Everest Child», which brought children with ADHD together and placed them in an environment conducive to individualized learning • Reintegrated 33 autistic children into society by employing strategic behavior management programs • Increased parents» interest in behavior support for their children by introducing a parent - teacher - child development program • Decreased the number of children with behavioral problems from 52 to 11 within 1 academic year

Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

Science now understands how the human brain grows and develops during childhood, and how inter-related brain systems for emotion, motivation, communication, authority, and social relationship operate to determine children's social, behavioral, and emotional expressions; and we now know how to resolve many of the traditional problems of childhood, including excessive anger and defiance, impulsivity, depression and withdrawal, and poor self - motivation at home and school.

A method to improve the primary care pediatrician's ability to recognize and appropriately refer children with behavioral or psychosocial problems is to systematically screen all children with a standardized instrument designed for this purpose.16, 21 One such screening tool, developed by Jellinek and Murphy, 22 is the 35 - item Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC), designed specifically for use by the pediatrician to screen for mental health problems in children ages 4 to 16 years in the primary care setting.

Developed for use with families from many cultural groups, Triple P is designed to prevent social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental problems in children by enhancing their parents» knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Thus, in developing a plan for children with conduct problems, the primary health care provider should request that the school (1) evaluate the child for academic difficulties and (2) provide appropriate educational services to address those needs and other behavioral needs.

Functional Behavioral Assessment: Identifying the Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a Behavior Plan

With her colleagues at Anima she developed various Schema Therapy training and treatment programs for child and adolescent patients with behavioral, personality and relationship problems.

Several tests have been developed to assist with identifying key symptoms of behavioral and emotional disorders for the purpose of making a clear diagnosis of depression and anxiety, inattention and hyperactivity, conduct problems and anger.

In «Anima», the first official psychological centre in S - Petersburg with the medical license in psychotherapy founded by Dr. Elena Romanova, we developed various training and treatment programs for patients with behavioral and relationships problems that integrated cognitive and experiential techniques and a kind of conceptualization that was consistent with developmental theories of attachment, early psychological traumas and object relationships.

Interventions for children that have been demonstrated by research to be effective, referred to as «evidence - based treatments,» have been developed for a wide range of common childhood mental health disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and behavioral problems.

A combination of individual (cognitive - behavioral) therapy, to help the person who is having alcohol problems develop and follow a recovery plan, and couples or family therapy, to help the partner or other family members develop effective strategies for assisting with recovery, is a powerful strategy.

A behavioral concept developed in the late 1960's, often cited in child custody cases suggesting a condition that infants and young children are at risk of developing serious psychological problems as an older child and adult if time away from the primary caregiver is prevented, impaired or disrupted for more than a few hours at a time; the legal effect of which denied access to the non-custodial parent.

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that a child of unwed or divorced parents who lives only with her or his mother is 375 % more likely to need professional treatment for emotional or behavioral problems.117 The child is also more likely to suffer from frequent headaches118 and / or bed - wetting, 119 develop a stammer or speech defect, 120 suffer from anxiety or depression, 121 and be diagnosed as hyperactive.122

Functional Behavioral Assessment: Identifying the Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a Behavior Plan https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/fba/

We work closely with teachers to provide a structured environment for children to develop skills for coping with emotional and behavioral problems in school and at home.

Relapse prevention, a cognitive - behavioral based therapy, was developed for the treatment of problem drinking and adapted later for drug addiction.

This brief report describes results from an efficacy test of Adolescent ParentWays program, an intervention developed for parents of adolescents ages 13 — 16 years who have symptoms of behavioral problems and social difficulties.