Bullying and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posted on February 3, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

A study based on information collected from 920 parents suggest an estimated 46.3% of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were victims of bullying, substantially higher than the national prevalence estimates of 10.6% for the general adolescent population. The rates of perpetration of ...

What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?

Posted on January 25, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

If anyone has recommended that you or your child receive occupational therapy services, you may have some questions about what it is. If so, here is a good place to start. Your life is made up of occupations—meaningful everyday activities. These occupations can include many roles, such as being...

Teen Driving Behaviors May Be Influenced By Playing Rated Mature Video Games

Posted on January 17, 2013November 10, 2017 by arun

According to a recent research study in APA’s online journal, Psychology of Popular Media Culture, teens who play rated Mature, risk glorifying video games are more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors (e.g., tailgating, speeding), be stopped by the police, experience increased rates of au...

Characteristics of Adults with ADD

Posted on December 14, 2012November 10, 2017 by arun

Below is some helpful information on possible symptoms of ADD in adults. We offer testing for ADD/ADHD as well as counseling/therapy for adults and children to help cope with symptoms of ADD. If you or someone you know would like more information contact our office at 503-352-0240. Symptoms ...

Helpful Parenting Techniques

Posted on November 29, 2012November 10, 2017 by arun

You can became a parent in an instant, but it takes a lifetime to learn to be a good parents. After all children do not arrive with an instruction manual and each child is unique. Here are a few helpful parenting techniques to get you started on your lifetime journey of parenting. 1. Use Praise [...

Building Social Skills at Home

Posted on November 12, 2012November 10, 2017 by arun

Difficulties with social skills can can often result in rejection by peers, low self-esteem, and can make academic struggles even more challenging. The good news is that there are many things that can be done to assist children so that they are able to have more satisfying social relationships ...

3 Social Skills Activities for Children at Home

Posted on October 24, 2012November 10, 2017 by arun

1. Arrange for Successful Play Dates Choose a child with whom your child has previously had positive social encounters. Try to select a neutral location to conduct the play date. This will help to avoid either child from feeling like he/she has to protect his/her “turf.” The play date should be...

Social Skills | Teens with Autism

Posted on October 5, 2012November 10, 2017 by arun

Here is a wonderful article on social skills and why they are important. The article is focused more on children/teens with Autism, however there is good information for any child that is having difficulty in social situations. There are also a few tips on activities to do at home that reinfor...

New Resource for You, Your Family, and Friends

Posted on October 5, 2012November 10, 2017 by arun

Hello everyone! New Horizons Wellness Services now has a new blog! Here we will be posting informative articles, helpful tips and tricks, and other useful information for your reading pleasure. We would love to hear any ideas or thoughts that you have. If you have a good article you read that you...