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Last night, we had a great discussion in our book study for Julie Roberts' new book, "The Gold Standard Fallacy of ABA: A Reference Guide for Therapists, Educators, & Parents." The idea that we should have evidence to support interventions and approaches is worthwhile. However, there are many valid concerns about what it means to be "evidence-based." There are "evidence-based" practices that are ineffective. There are "evidence-based" practices that cause harm. Here is a great article by Beth Tolley published in 2020 that raises valid concerns about what it means to be "evidence-based." https://aasr.news/60p #endseclusion

Last night, we had a great discussion in our book study for Julie Roberts' new book, "The Gold Standard Fallacy of ABA: A Reference Guide for Therapists, Educators, & Parents." The idea that we should have evidence to support interventions and approaches is worthwhile. However, there are many valid concerns about what it means to be "evidence-based." There are "evidence-based" practices that are ineffective. There are "evidence-based" practices that cause harm. Here is a great article by Beth Tolley published in 2020 that raises valid concerns about what it means to be "evidence-based." https://aasr.news/60p #endseclusion

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Dyslexia affects millions of people worldwide, yet it is often misunderstood. If you're looking for a comprehensive resource to better understand dyslexia, look to "Dyslexia: An Introductory Guide" by James Dyole. This guide covers everything from the definition of dyslexia to management strategies, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia. Whether you're a parent, educator, or healthcare professional, this guide equips you with essential knowledge to better understand and support those with dyslexia. #dyslexia #education #learningdisabilities

I once heard a workshop presenter say - “Your brain is the boss of your body.” I was instantly captivated. 🤩 Yes! Neuroscience and attachment theory provide so much information to understand difficult, defiant, and challenging behaviors in children. As a play therapist, you can use the wisdom of neuroscience and attachment theory to better understand your clients who struggle with emotion regulation problems. Neuroscience and attachment theory provide the foundation to ensure your child and adolescent clients have a safe space to access the therapeutic powers of play. Want to know how you can use a neuroscience and attachment-informed framework to ground your interventions using play therapy so you can help children who struggle with emotion regulation problems? Check out my free pdf - C.A.P.E.S. Framework To access your free copy, hop over to my website and click on the Resources Page. I’ll post a link in the Comments (for IG - You can also click on the link in my Bio) or feel free to send me a message for the link. Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training Rhplaytherapytraining.com Training up the next generation of play therapists to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families. #playtherapy #expressivearts #childrensmentalhealth

Dyslexia is a common reading and language-based disorder affecting at least 10-20% of children in the U.S. Without early, intensive, effective intervention, the difficulties associated with dyslexia often persist into adulthood. Learn more about recognizing the early signs of dyslexia in our newest blog post from one of our expert therapists, Tolu Andrea Osoba from LitNum Connections, on this link: https://lnkd.in/eEcPRpUX

Yes! #CoRegulation! 👨👩👧👦 May allparents be co-creating their child’s life, being resonant with their #NaturalCreativeExpressiveMode, especially, if the child is a #PreVerbalProcessor. The #PreSchoolChild is a #PreVerbalChild, since the foundation of #LanguageSkills is #ExperentiallyBasedLearning. With the #EvolutionaryProgression of #FoundationalNeuroStructures, the neuro-progression of the pre-verbal passive learning experiences are found in the sounds of life, it’s rhythms, cycles, which form the #NeuroSurvivalStructures, eventually, expressed as music. When the reactive potentials of movement evolve, with the cerebellum, eventually dance can appear. Evolving movement, seen underwater as fish, 🐟 then evolve and develop eyes, to prepare us to go on land, as fins evolve into arms and legs, species can go on land. With a muscular body, evolving movement and up-right walking, our hand-eye coordination offers Homo sapiens our #HandEyeCoordination, evolving gross motor abilities into fine-motor abilities for tool-making, artifacts and decorative art, with the visual occipital lobes. 🌈👨👩👧Parents for children, with a #NaturalCreativeExpressiveMode notice #PreVerbalExpression, as #ArtsBasedLearning❗️

Your clinical case conceptualization is heavily influenced by your play therapy theoretical model. I’ve often heard play therapists using a humanistic child led model or process oriented play therapy models state that case conceptualization isn’t important. I disagree. I think taking time at the first session to gather important information for your psychosocial assessment so that you can formulate your case conceptualization is important. This information provides the opportunity to get a good understanding about what’s going on with our client. How you use this information for treatment planning is another part of the process. Your play therapy theoretical model will determine how you help your client during their sessions and what you do in your play therapy sessions. Your case conceptualization is influenced by your play therapy model which then influences how you make sense of what’s going on with your clients and how they are progressing through the play therapy process. Want to learn more about using play therapy with your clients to facilitate healing? Check out my website for information about play therapy training and free resources! Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training Rhplaytherapytraining.com Training up the next generation of play therapists to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families. #playtherapy #expressivearts #childrensmentalhealth #playtherapayacademy

The English SEND Code (2014) makes 6 references to Person-Centred Planning and the Wales ALN Act(2021) makes 24 references ...what does this look like across our schools? #schoolculture #schools #learning #evolvingsystems #systemsdesign