CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING - Dr. Ross Greene            http://www.explosivechild.com/

The book and website may hold useful information when addressing children that have significant mood swings and/or very short fuses (they tend to escalate quickly).

 

 

Related Links

The links below represent a list of resources that I have used and often refer to the families that I work with.  The actual website address is listed as the link for your convenience.  At times I may also list a brief description of why I think the resource may be of value.

Dr. Greenspan's Floortime approach  http://www.floortime.org/

A very common sense approach to relating or joining with the child in order to solicit his/her interest in you before you attempt to guide the child to other behaviors.

Dr. Steven Gutstein's RDI or Relationship Development Intervention approach                                       http://www.rdiconnect.com/

Some great techniques to foster social and relationship development.  Very creative ideas on how to structure learning situations that can be both fun and engaging.

Dr. Jed Baker's Social Skills approach and information                                      http://www.socialskillstrainingproject.com/

http://www.jedbaker.com/

A great resource to educators, therapists, and Parents who wish to engage in social skills instruction.  I use much of the materials in the social skills groups that I run and consult with. 

Positive Behavior Supports website and information                                      

http://www.pbis.org/english/default.htm

Information on the PBS model with Applied Behavior Analysis

Dr. Scott Sells' approach in parenting teenagers with extremely difficult behavior                                         http://www.difficult.net/

You do not need an “out-of’-control” teenager for this website to be of value.  Books and website offer a very effective approach in addressing challenging behaviors in children and the family as a whole.

Greenwich Autism Program (GAP)          http://www.arcgreenwich.org/GAP.htm 

A good resource for Southern Fairfield County: GAP offers Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Plans, Social Skills Groups, and Diagnostic Services.  

 

 

 

 

Building Blocks Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services, LLC;                   Justine Bedocs, OTR/L                       Email: bbpedot@yahoo.com

ARC Greenwich                               http://www.arcgreenwich.org/

Adult services: Residential, Employment Assistance, and Recreational.

Links specific to the Connecticut area

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