#customer service; q&autism

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do you accept fnf requests..? >_<..

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yes we do! (mods liminal and raccoon would be happy to)

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Short Autism Quotient AQ10: 8 (Scoring Range: 0-10; Threshold:6)

Autism Quotient AQ: 40 (Scoring Range: 0-50; Threshold:26; mean for AS/HFA AFAB: 38.1)

Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale Revised RAADS-R: 132 (Scoring Range: 0-240; Threshold:65)

• Social Relatedness: 60

• Language: 4

• Sensory/Motor: 37

• Circumscribed Interests: 31

Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire CAT-Q:151 (Scoring Range 25-175; Threshold:100+; all items are scored 1–7, with higher scores reflecting greater camouflaging.)

• Compensation:53

• Masking:49

• Assimilation:48

Empathy Quotient EQ: 42 (Scoring Range 0-80; Threshold:-30; mean for non-autistic 42m-47f)

Systemizing Quotient Rev. SQ-R: 95 (Scoring Range 0-150; Threshold:75; mean for AFAB: 76.4)

Aspie Quiz: 147 ND/66 NT (Scoring Range 0-200 ND / 0-200 NT; Threshold: ND 35pts higher >NT)

Repetitive Behaviors Questionnaire RBQ-2A = 53 (Scoring Range 20-60; Threshold:26; Average Autistic 36)

Online Alexithymia (Emotional Blindness) Quiz OAQ-G2 = 95 (medium traits) (Scoring Range 0-185; Threshold:113+ high; 95-112 medium/possible; -94 no alexithymia)

• Difficulty Identifying Feelings: 24/30 – high

• Difficulty Describing Feelings: 9/20 – n/a

• Externally-Oriented Feelings 14/35 – n/a

• Restricted Imaginative Processes: 9/35 – n/a

• Problematic Interpersonal Relationships – 16/30 – medium

• Sexual Difficulties and Disinterest – 15/20 – high

• Vicarious Interpretation of Feelings – 8/15 – medium

Toronto Alexithymia Scale TAS-20: 60 (borderline alexithymia) (Scoring Range 20-100; Threshold:-51 no alexithmia; Threshold:61+ alexithymia

• Difficulty Describing Feelings: 11

• Difficulty Identifying Feelings: 29

• Externally-Oriented Thinking: 20

Toronto Empathy Questionnaire TEQ: 53/64 (high empathy) (Scoring Range 0-64; Threshold:-45)

Extreme Demand Avoidance Questionnaire for Adults (EDA-QA): 26 (low possibility of Pathological Demand Avoidance)

Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale ASRS V1.1: 17 (Part A: 6 / Part B: 11) (Scoring Range 1-18; no threshold)

ADHD Self-Report Scale for DSM-5 ASRS-5: 18 (Scoring Range 0-24; Threshold:14)

Traits & Behaviors:

ADHD

OCD

Hyperlexia

Dyscalculia

Delayed skills (i.e., tying shoes, telling time)

Childhood preference for playing either alone or silently without engaging with others in the same room (but still liking them to be there), OR engaging in rough physical play

Adult preference for solitude at home rather than socializing in unfamiliar places

Alarm/agitation when confronted with unexpected changes in routine or plan, but also aggressive risk-taking

Poor object permanence

Sensory processing disorder - extreme sensitivity to certain textures, sounds, movements, sensations; at the same time, indifference or insensitivity to certain physical sensations

Panic at getting water on my face

Anxiety about needing to be touched just so or not at all

Aversion to having my hair touched or combed or feeling it touch any part of my body (which is why I keep my head shaved)

OCD (ritualistic actions, anxiety if they are not done just so or left incomplete, need to carry certain objects or have them nearby)

Auditory processing disorder

Extremely painful repetitive "earworms" (they can last for weeks)

Intense hyperfixations ("my subjects")

Perseverative speech (related to special interests, not knowing when to stop)

Telling the same story over and over, the same way every time

Inflexible mindsets/beliefs

Stimming

Expressing myself with gestures/movements

Adopting others' mannerisms, vocal styles

Incorporating closely imitated lines of movie/TV dialogue in conversation; singing during conversation

Proprioceptive dysfunction, clumsiness, lack of orientation and balance, difficulty knowing where body ends and other objects/surfaces begin

Difficulty with eye contact (can do it but find it aggressive & intrusive)

Meltdowns and shutdowns (including withdrawal catatonia when deeply upset)

Self-injury (handbiting, picking/scratching, face slapping/pounding)

Public masking ("customer service self", "funny self") and subsequent burnout

[selfcaredoc]

Your Health Your Way an Interview with Michelle Bussell

Meet Michelle

Michelle Bussell the Director of Development and Operations for Autism Pensacola, kindly took the time to answer some questions about her past, present and future as a Network Marketer and Self Care Advocate.

Q.

Why did you choose Network Marketing?

A.

I think we live in a time where people need multiple streams of income. Network Marketing works for those of us who have a full time job. 

“I was a new person with energy I hadn’t had in 5 years. I was hooked!”

Q.

Why Nikken?

A.

Nikken found me in 2012 when I was experiencing a medical crisis. A coworker suggested I try the products to see if they would help me. I noticed slight improvement on days 1,2, and 3 but day 4 was the turnaround. It was amazing how much better I felt on day 5. By day 21, I was a new person with energy I hadn’t had in 5 years. I was hooked!

Q.

You and your husband make a great team. How important is that to your success?

A.

I was single for 39 years. I was pretty introverted and didn’t like to talk to strangers or large groups of people. When Terry and I met, he brought me out of my shell. He speaks to everyone naturally. He challenges me to speak to people I don’t know. We work very well together. 

Q.

Your social media handle is @urhealthurway. What does that mean to you and your clients?

A.

Each person has a choice on how s/he gets healthy. One person may want to lose weight, another may want to sleep better, and another may want to build muscles. So it’s your health your way. 

Q.

What do you see in the future for Network Marketing via Social Media? 

A.

I visualize more collaborations among connections as more people get to know each other and their products. I also see more people posting more videos using Facebook Stories and IGTV (Instagram Stories TV). 

More about Michelle and Terry… Michelle has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of North Texas. Michelle has a background in office management and customer service in a variety of small business and professional service settings. She was also a nanny and an elementary school teacher in her early career. She has a heart for children. Michelle and her husband, Terry, relocated to Pensacola, FL from Dallas, TX in May 2016 where they are happy to live close to the beach and a bit closer to Walt Disney World. 

Be Healthy by Choice, not by Chance

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According to a report published by Fortune Business Insights, titled, “Autism Spectrum Disorder Therapeutics Market: Global Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2018-2026,” the global market is likely to reach US$ 4,612.1 Mn by 2026 owing to the rising incidence of autism spectrum disorder worldwide. The report provides valuable insights into the global market trends and factors that are directly affecting the growth of the market. As per the report, the global autism spectrum disorder therapeutics market was worth US$ 3,293.0 Mn in 2018. Considering the increasing awareness programs regarding this particular disorder and less availability of treatment options, the global market is expected to rise at a moderate CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2019-2026).

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Some of the major companies that are present in the Global Autism Spectrum Disorder Therapeutics Market are;

 ·         Allergan

·         Q BioMed Inc

·         Hopebridge, LLC.

·         Center for Autism and Related Disorders.

·         Behavior Innovations

·         Applied Behavior Consultants

·         Fusion Autism Center

·         Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

·         AstraZeneca

·         Pfizer Inc.

·         Eli Lilly and Company.

·         Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.

 The report further states that the number of children diagnosed with autism is increasing day by day across the globe. This, combined with favorable reimbursement scenario, will increase the demand for applied behavioral analysis therapies. Such therapies aid in improving learning and physical disabilities in autistic children. Furthermore, FDA approvals of numerous medicines that are used to manage autism spectrum disorder are expected to propel the global autism spectrum disorder therapeutics market during the forecast period.

Autistic Disorder Segment to Witness Growth Owing to the Rising Prevalence of the Disease

The global autism spectrum disorder therapeutics market is grouped into drug therapy and communication and behavioral therapy in terms of treatment type. Amongst these, the communication and behavioral therapy segment was in the leading position in the global market. Fortune Business Insights predicts that it will retain its position throughout the forecast period. In terms of type, the autism spectrum disorder therapeutics market is classified into Asperger syndrome, autistic disorder, pervasive development disorder, and others. Out of these, the autistic disorder segment procured the highest autism spectrum disorder therapeutics market share in the year 2018. It is anticipated to witness significant growth in the coming years. This growth is attributed to the increasing prevalence of this disorder.

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Major Table of Content

1. Introduction

   1.1. Research Scope

   1.2. Market Segmentation

   1.3. Research Methodology

   1.4. Definitions and Assumptions

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Dynamics

   3.1. Market Drivers

   3.2. Market Restraints

   3.3. Market Opportunities

4. Key Insights

   4.1. Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder for Key Countries/Region

   4.2. Recent Industry Developments Such As Partnerships, Mergers, & Acquisitions

   4.3. Regulatory Framework by Key Countries

   4.4. Global Reimbursement Scenario and Economic Cost Burden for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Key Countries/Region

5. Global Autism Spectrum Disorder Therapeutics Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2015-2026

TOC Continued….!

 STRONG INDUSTRY FOCUS:

·         Extensive product offerings

·         Customer research services

·         Robust research methodology

·         Comprehensive reports

·         Latest technological developments

·         Value chain analysis

·         Potential market opportunities

·         Growth dynamics

·         Quality assurance

·         Post-sales support

·         Regular report updates

Segmentation

By Type

·         Autistic Disorder

·         Asperger Syndrome

·         Pervasive Developmental Disorder

·         Others

By Treatment Type

·         Communication & Behavioral Therapies

·         Drug Therapies

By Geography  

Fusion Autism Center Opens its New Therapy Center to Provide Pediatric Services

Several renowned market players have begun investing huge sums in the research and development of advanced and effective drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. This will contribute to the global autism spectrum disorder therapeutics market growth in the coming years. Below are three latest initiatives that have been recently taken by the prominent market players to drive global market sales:

·         Fusion Autism Center (FAC), a mental health service provider, based in the U.S.A., announced in February 2019 that it has successfully expanded its center-based services of Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for kids on the autism spectrum. The new center is built in Augusta so that it would provide much-needed services to the communities with special needs residing in the area. Apart from that, FAC has its centers in Roswell, Woodstock, Cumming, Peachtree, and Duluth.

·         F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., a multinational healthcare company, headquartered in Switzerland, announced that the FDA has approved Breakthrough Therapy Designation for its oral medication balovaptan in January 2018. The investigational oral medicine has the potential to improve communication and interaction abilities of those affected with autism spectrum disorder.

·         Q BioMed Inc., a prominent developer of biomedical assets, based in New York, announced in June 2018 that it has applied for Orphan Drug status with European and the U.S. regulators for QBM-001, the company’s pediatric autism drug.

Fortune Business Insights has profiled some of the key market players operating in the global autism spectrum disorder therapeutics market. They are Applied Behavior Consultants, Allergan, Pfizer Inc., Q BioMed Inc, Fusion Autism Center, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, AstraZeneca, Hopebridge, LLC., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Behavior Innovations, Eli Lilly and Company, Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., and other prominent market players.

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Treatment Plans That Worked | Real-World Treatment Plans that were actually successful... with the data that documents it.

https://opix.pk/blog/treatment-plans-that-worked-real-world-treatment-plans-that-were-actually-successful-with-the-data-that-documents-it-2/ Treatment Plans That Worked | Real-World Treatment Plans that were actually successful... with the data that documents it. https://opix.pk/blog/treatment-plans-that-worked-real-world-treatment-plans-that-were-actually-successful-with-the-data-that-documents-it-2/ Opix.pk Product Name: Treatment Plans That Worked | Real-World Treatment Plans that were actually successful… with the data that documents it. Click here to get Treatment Plans That Worked | Real-World Treatment Plans that were actually successful… with the data that documents it. at discounted price while it’s still available… All orders are protected by SSL encryption – the highest industry standard for online security from trusted vendors. 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IBC offers BHRS, EPSDT, Medicaid and IEP training groups in limited size of up to four families at a time in the Southeastern PA region. On-line sessions via Skype or other media sharing methods are available at the same hourly rate also.  Please send e-mail inquiries about this to employment@ibc-pa.org. US Congress honors IBC Founder PA House of Representatives honors IBC Founder PA Senate honors IBC Founder CMS Director’s letter complimenting IBC Founder The Issachar Project was inaugurated in Phoenix, Arizona on February 21, 2009 when Steven Kossor addressed a group of about 70 people in a meeting sponsored by the Phoenix chapter of the Autism Society of America who had gathered to learn more about the opportunities that exist within the Medicaid system to fund behavioral treatment for children with Autism and other disorders using the EPSDT funding mandate.  This presentation was highly praised and explains the treatment model created by Mr. Kossor and how it could be applied in Arizona and other states.  Mr. Kossor is available to present this information, customized for any state in the USA.  Watch this video to learn more Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have completed an initial analysis of over 300 “Treatment Plans that Worked” between 2002 and 2007, finding strong support for a link between the implementation of these Plans and improvements in child behavior.  Without a Control Group, it is not possible to claim that these Plans caused the improvements in child behavior that were documented, but the data is remarkable nonetheless and clearly calls for further research on the effectiveness of the IBC model for Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) that we have developed.  Press Release authorized by UNC researchers  Latest Research:  Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA released the results of their analyses of 887 Treatment Plans implemented by staff of the institute for Behavior Change between 2007 and 2010.  They found that over 75% of the Plans were associated with positive changes in child behavior and noted that all plans studied were completed in one year or less.  Children with Autism spectrum disorders accounted for more than 500 of the treatment records studied; more than 200 had ADHD as the primary disabling condition.  Without a Control Group, it is not possible to claim that these Plans caused the improvements in child behavior that were documented, but the corroboration of previous findings, and the extremely large data base strongly indicates that BHRS is a promising treatment practice for children with ASD, ADHD and other serious behavioral challenges.  Our research has been presented at meetings of the Training Institutes in Nashville, TN and Washington, DC and at every annual meeting of AutismOne since 2007.  View research findings here Click here to visit the Institute for Behavior Change (IBC) website for more information. // Posted in Resources | Comments Closed The Institute for Behavior Change has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award program for its exceptional Employee Career Development activities.  We are recruiting Licensed Psychologists and not-yet-licensed Masters-level and BA-level “Psychologist’s Assistants” to work with us. Want to work with us?  Click here. LATEST NEWS:  Now you can get help with IEP problems, expert reviews of treatment plans and other assistance with the management of your child’s special needs from our staff anywhere in the USA!  Visit OurCaseManager for more information about our latest contribution to the creation of excellent professional service delivery for children. Posted in Wraparound | No Comments »      An appalling lack of standards exists as to what a child’s behavioral treatment plan should look like. As a result, parents are frequently at a loss to determine if the Plan proposed for their child is either adequate or appropriate. As an alternative to wishful thinking, misplaced trust in an unknown and untested service provider, and to raise the standards for treatment plans for children who are displaying challenging behavior, this internet resource has been created. Let’s define our terms, first of all. A Treatment Plan should provide all of the information necessary for a conscientious person to deliver the correct treatment procedures, at the correct times, and with sufficient consistency to produce the changes in behavior that are described in the Plan — reducing or eliminating undesirable behavior and increasing or improving desired behavior, while providing a means to monitor progress on an ongoing basis that informs the process of treatment.      With that in mind, the following “treatment plans that worked” are offered as examples to guide professionals in the creation of age-appropriate behavioral treatment interventions for children, and as examples of successful treatment planning documents that parents may provide to professionals as a means of setting basic standards for treatment design and monitoring. These plans were all successful in that they all produced reduction or stabilization in the target (undesirable) behavior of children. Although these plans were successful in these cases, it is clear that all children are different, and that the exact same plan may or may not be effective for any other child, and that professional guidance should always be sought before and during the implementation of any treatment plan or program.      Subtle differences can change the outcome of any treatment plan. Because these plans are presented in the interest of helping to establish “standards” for the development of behavioral intervention plans for children, all of the treatment plans here are offered “as is” for informational and comparison purposes only, without any warranty whatsoever as to suitability for any particular purpose or child, or any claim of usefulness or value in the treatment of any disability. Results will vary in any treatment program; the fact that any one of these treatment plans “worked” in one case does not indicate that it will “work” in any other case.      In this field, for every expert, there is an equal and opposite expert. Nevertheless, there are some basic standards on which everyone should agree. At a minimum for example, all behavioral treatment plans should provide the following information. The order of presentation isn’t as important as the level of understanding that it creates in the mind of the person who is to implement the plan, such as a mental health worker or a parent. A very simple plan, accompanied by a very high level of professional supervision, training and support, can achieve tremendous results. A highly complicated, lengthy, jargon-ridden treatment plan written by someone with impressive credentials obviously doesn’t guarantee success. The middle ground (where the treatment plan is complete in terms of its components, explicit in its directions to the person who will implement it, and which can be evaluated objectively as to its effectiveness) is ideal. Any behavioral treatment plan should specify the exact behavior that is “targeted” for improvement. The plan must say exactly what is to be reduced or eliminated. By the same token, the plan must say exactly what is to be taught in replacement of the “targeted” behavior. It is rarely helpful to tell a child what not to do; you always have to specify what he/she should do as well. A treatment plan should explain exactly what the treatment provider should be doing to accomplish the replacement of the “target” behavior. A treatment provider should be able to look at the treatment plan and know precisely which techniques are to be used, how often and in which circumstances. When terms like “contingency contracting” are used, a glossary of terms that is accessible to the treatment provider is essential. How else can the treatment provider know exactly what to do? A treatment plan should always contain a simple and easy means of measuring progress from the perspective of the treatment recipient, not the treatment provider. Outcome progress measurement should include a “baseline” measure, which is a starting point in the measurement of treatment outcomes that precedes the start of the treatment period. How else will you know how far you’ve come (or how far you’ve gone astray) if you don’t know where you started? Treatment plans must include a planned stop date, so that the treatment team can prepare to present information to funding authorities prior to that date in order for funding to be continued. Continued funding is necessary and therefore justifiable whenever the child is within the age served by the funding entity, the treatment plan is working, but the work has not yet been satisfactorily completed. All of the “treatment plans that worked” in this collection meet these standards, to a greater or lesser extent. They are all actual real-life plans written by many different authors at the Institute for Behavior Change between 2002 and the present date, so some variation in quality and effectiveness will be apparent — but they were all successful, nonetheless. Some corrections in the use of punctuation, grammar and formatting were made to improve the consistency of the plans in order to facilitate rapid comparison between plans. It is a good idea to look at several plans and take “the best ideas from all” in the process of creating a plan for any given child.  You can view the current list of Treatment Plans that Worked in the database here.  Suggestions for improvement or corrections to the plans are always appreciated.   Visit www.ibc-pa.org for more information. Posted in Wraparound | No Comments » TREATMENT PLANS THAT WORKED are available for five different behavioral domains: Posted in Wraparound | No Comments » Safety issues are more important than any other issues. When a child is placing himself in danger by ignoring automobile traffic, eating inedibles or harming himself through self-injurious behavior, immediate action is required. Self-injury is often a symptom of a painful condition. Tooth pain can produce head-banging or head-slapping as the child struggles to “make it go away.” Some children are drawn to dangerous behavior because it is physically exciting to jump from heights, or to go closer to the cars that are zooming by on the street. Each situation is different. It is important to try to understand what is motivating the child to engage in the dangerous behavior. If it is known what the child is seeking, it may be possible to provide it safely, and the child’s need for the dangerous behavior disappears. Several intervention principles are noteworthy in addressing safety issues: Every child who is at-risk of a safety problem (nonverbal, cognitively impaired, communication disorder, etc) should be identified by their parent to law enforcement and other first-responder authorities. The child should be acquainted with these people and their uniforms so that the child is less likely to flee from such persons in emergencies. Special programs like the Premise Alert program in Pennsylvania are especially helpful in getting necessary safety information to 911 systems and should be a part of every child’s treatment plan, when safety issues are involved. Environmental modification is necessary – never trust the conscientiousness of any adult caretaker as the sole means of preventing elopement (running away) or access to dangerous objects, chemicals or places. The placement of “childproof” locks is effective only until the child figures out how to open them, which is inevitable in most cases. Alarms are necessary to detect opened doors and windows, when elopement is a concern. Repeated practice, with various adult caretakers in a variety of settings, is a prerequisite to acquiring strong safety habits. Children who learn safety skills in the home, at school, in the daycare setting, at Grandma’s house and in different stores are much safer than children who learn “safety skills” in a special education classroom, no matter how often those skills are taught.  To look further to see if having access to more than 500 Treatment Plans That Worked may be helpful to you, see Order Here Posted in Wraparound | No Comments » Ideas about the causes and treatments of Communication Deficits vary tremendously across professions and even from one professional to another within a given profession. Some authorities believe it is a good practice to teach a child to point to a picture, rather than use his voice, even when the child can speak. This practice teaches the child to communicate and can be a springboard to verbal communication; however, it could also create a reliance on the use of pictures instead of speech. Although it is advantageous to show a child that any means of communication is better than not communicating at all, it is important to relentlessly seek to reinforce speaking if the use of speech is a desired means of consistent communication. Although the approaches to the treatment of communication deficits vary tremendously, several intervention principles are common in addressing communication deficits from a behavioral perspective: Identification of physical barriers to speech production is necessary. Children who have hearing deficits often display speech deficits – if they can’t hear speech, they really can’t figure out how to produce it or refine it for clarity. The use of ancillary communication devices or methods (the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) methodology, devices to simulate speech) may be helpful and expedient. However, if the child is capable of making any speech sounds, it is probably possible to teach the child to make those sounds more consistently and intentionally, with a wider range of sounds, as a means of communicating. This is the foundation for most training in “verbal behavior” skills. The training of communication skills can be approached just like any other behavioral training process. It starts at a basic level, takes small steps that build on success, and has a developmental plan to guide the process. Obtaining advice from a speech pathologist is invaluable in terms of creating the “developmental plan” for a given child’s communication behavioral training program. Training in communication skills can be approached from the perspective of teaching the child to become more tolerant of age-appropriate performance expectations. Speech is a normal performance expectation for any child over the age of 1 year, so a mental health professional can assist any child over the age of 1 in acquiring speech skills by addressing the child’s behavior (escape, avoidance) in response to attempts to teach the child age-appropriate communication skills. The treatment provider is not teaching the child how to speak, which is a “life skill.” Rather, the treatment provider is behaviorally intervening to help the child tolerate the age-appropriate expectation of learning how to speak. To look further to see if having access to more than 500 Treatment Plans That Worked may be helpful to you, see Order Here Posted in Wraparound | No Comments » Socialization deficits occur in enormous variety, running from extreme shyness and withdrawal to extreme intrusiveness. Children with socialization deficits may simply not care about the social implications of their behavior, may really not be aware of how their behavior affects others, or may be so self-focused that there are no “others” to affect as far as they are concerned. No matter where the social deficits lie, however, the treatment of every socialization deficit requires improvement in the child’s awareness of other people and their feelings. When a child does not have the ability to “put himself in another person’s shoes,” which affects many children with Autism spectrum disorders, the child is capable of learning “social skills” only by practicing them consistently so they become habits. Maintaining these habits will result in less self-stigmatizing social behavior and consequently greater access to socialization opportunities. Several intervention principles are noteworthy in addressing socialization deficits from a behavioral perspective: Identification of cognitive or thought-process deficits that present a barrier to learning social skills is necessary. Children who have autism or significant cognitive (intelligence) deficits often have great difficulty “putting themselves in another person’s shoes” and will need to practice social skills conscientiously over relatively longer periods of time in order for these skills to become habits. Abstract thinking (the ability to see a link between two objects or events) may be impaired in children who display socialization deficits. Accordingly, it may not be productive to use analogies, metaphors or other abstractions when teaching socialization skills. Visual cues are often helpful to children who are learning social skills. Ongoing visual feed-back regarding behavior through the use of a device like the Behavior Barometer is more effective than verbal prompting alone for most children. Programs like “star charts” that provide just one feed-back point (usually at the end of the school day) are usually insufficient to teach new social skills. For many children, the learning of social skills may create anxiety and requires practice in “safe” settings. Practicing a social interaction in a “dry run,” before the actual event is called “behavioral rehearsal” and is often very helpful. “Social Stories” give opportunities for the child to learn about a social behavior before it must be “demonstrated” it in a real-life situation. A technique like “role playing” is inappropriate for children with deficits in the ability to “put themselves in another person’s shoes,” since role playing requires the child to switch roles with an adult (the adult “plays” the role of the child). To look further to see if having access to more than 500 Treatment Plans That Worked may be helpful to you, see Order Here  Posted in Wraparound | No Comments » The definition of Physical Aggression varies from professional to professional. Some do not distinguish between aggression directed against objects (more accurately characterized as “property destruction”), aggression directed against the self (more accurately characterized as “self-injurious” behavior) and aggression directed against others through verbal means (more accurately characterized as “verbal aggression”). Although the definition of physical aggression may be more or less inclusive of these various behavioral anomalies, several intervention principles are common in addressing aggressive behavior: An immediate limit-setting response is necessary. It is inappropriate to “ignore” aggression, especially if someone is being injured. The immediate limit-setting response must not be reinforcing – if the child wants to leave the room, and you take the child out of the room when he behaves aggressively, then you’ve effectively reinforced aggression. It may not be possible, or legally permissible, for the treatment provider to implement “contingent exclusion” without the assistance of the adult caretaker. Regulations regarding the use of physical restraint vary from location to location. Physical restraint (holding the child to prevent movement) is not recommended by most professionals, may jeopardize the health and safety of the child, and may be illegal, depending upon its implementation. The use of physical guidance, physical prompting or other means of redirecting (moving) the child to a less-stimulating or less-dangerous setting is usually permissible, but it is always preferable to redirect the child through the use of verbal means. This depends upon the existence of rapport between the child and the treatment provider. The treatment provider is always “icing on somebody else’s cake.” In a school, the “cake” is the teacher or classroom aide. At home and in the community, the “cake” is the parent, adult babysitter, or other adult, who is responsible for the child (daycare staff, etc). When physical aggression occurs, it is almost always necessary to “get the cake involved” quickly. Aggression is usually “the tactic of last resort,” when other modes of communication have failed. To reduce aggressive tendencies in children, it is almost always necessary to work on improving communication skills. To look further to see if having access to more than 500 Treatment Plans That Worked may be helpful to you, see Order Here Posted in Wraparound | No Comments » Noncompliance issues are often a symptom for underlying feelings of worthlessness, frustration, or alienation. When children experience age-appropriate privacy and are allowed to preserve their dignity, they are much more likely to be compliant, cooperative, willing to engage, and tolerant of redirection and limit-setting. When privacy and dignity are deprived, children (all people, really) tend to become depressed, aggressive, withdrawn and/or noncompliant. The restoration of privacy and dignity by avoiding sarcasm, preserving confidentiality, responding reasonably and consistently to misbehavior and modeling cooperative, collaborative behavior are all prerequisites to treating children who display noncompliance issues. Several intervention principles are noteworthy in addressing noncompliance issues: Don’t hit a tack with a sledgehammer. The consequence for a given misbehavior must be reasonable. When in doubt consult someone else who likes the child to get a fresh perspective on the problem behavior and possible responses.  Plan responses ahead of time and stick to the plan when the time comes. It is possible to anticipate the child’s behavior pattern, so you should be able to “build a staircase” of increasingly intensive responses so that the treatment provider can “climb the staircase” if the child’s behavior does not respond to the first, or second, or third level of response. The top of the staircase is always “911” and the treatment provider should not be afraid to contact local law enforcement authorities if the child requires limit setting beyond a level at which the treatment provider is capable. Always use an approach that encourages “forward” motion on the child’s part – toward a more optimistic future, a better day tomorrow, the restoration of privileges, and a better relationship with all involved. Avoid sarcasm and harsh, painful or punitive disciplinary practices that encourage the child to harbor resentment, experience embarrassment or humiliation.  Work out responses to misbehavior with the child in advance. A behavior plan that includes consistent responses to the child’s misbehavior will be much more effective if the child participates in the creation of the plan. Include both rewards for good behavior and reasonable consequences for misbehavior.  Never run to a fight. Emotions will be excited by the misbehavior, obstinacy or refusal (and perhaps embarrassing behavior) of the child. Delaying a response, in order to get emotions under control, will have a greater positive long-term effect than an immediate, intense over-reaction. 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As Mississippi’s three-term Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann is one of the state’s best-known, high-level officials. The scholarly, soft-spoken Republican is also considered a potential frontrunner for either lieutenant governor or governor in 2019. Former Clarion-Ledger reporter Mac Gordon speculated in a recent column that Hosemann may have cross-party appeal, noting, “Mississippi Democrats have not been as unhappy with Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann as they have with a few other GOP elected officials. In fact, some of them would vote for Hosemann for governor, if they were fairly sure no worthy Democrat could be elected to the state’s highest office.”

Whether Hosemann will run for governor, lieutenant governor or even a possible open position in the U.S. Senate remains a tantalizingly open question for now. HottyToddy’s Randall Haley asked him about it and touched on other topics related to his career in this exclusive Q&A with HottyToddy.com.

HT: During your first political campaign, you gained recognition by taking advantage of your unusual name. Where does the name “Delbert” come from?

Hosemann: I’m a “Junior,” so my name—Charles Delbert Hosemann, Jr.—derives from my father. After my father died, I asked my mother once if “Delbert” was a family name, but she didn’t know. Most people don’t understand my name the first time I introduce myself, which has turned out to be a political asset. 

HT: What have been your biggest challenges as Secretary of State?

Hosemann: After voter ID, within the last year, our agency has been challenged in protecting voters’ private information from cyberattack. By law, citizens provide their name, address, birth date and the last four digits of their social security number when they register to vote in Mississippi—everything a hacker would need to steal an identity. The Secretary of State’s Office stores all this information in its Statewide Elections Management System. We have implemented a variety of measures aimed at keeping this information safe, from geo-blocking and encrypting the data to 24-hour monitoring. So far, we have been successful in preventing a breach. No computer system is impenetrable, but we have remained vigilant and make security of voters’ information a top priority.

As part of his Promote the Vote campaign, Hosemann has been visiting classrooms all around the state.

HT: Of your many accolades, what is your single most important achievement?

Hosemann: I’m not sure if I have many accolades, but I can think of two results: one professional and one personal. On the professional end, overseeing and achieving the enactment of a constitutional voter ID law in Mississippi. My philosophy is the collective intellect is better than one person’s view. In this spirit, the agency gathered stakeholders of every type, including the Department of Justice, and allowed them to have input in forming our voter ID law. We listened to one another and trusted one another. The end result has been avoidance of the expense and defense of litigation. Our law and its implementation were not challenged in court while virtually every other state has been sued. Just as importantly, we have enfranchised more than 6,000 Mississippians who may not have registered or voted in the past, but now have access with a photo voter ID.

On the personal end, the enactment of House Bill 855 comes to mind. This legislation, which I supported and helped push to passage, requires health insurers to provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Coverage of autism-related services includes Applied Behavioral Analysis, which has been proven to be one of the most effective treatments for those with developmental disorders. More than 10,000 children in Mississippi have been diagnosed with autism, so this legislation changed thousands of lives by giving them access to treatment.

HT: As part of your business reform plan, you formed several groups to revamp how Mississippi does business. Can you tell us the results of that plan and how it has affected economic development and job creation in the state?

Hosemann: Early on in my tenure, we gathered business owners, attorneys and representative organizations across the state and asked them and other stakeholders how they envisioned rewriting the business laws to be less restrictive and more business-friendly. We ended up scrapping the old LLC law completely and enacted new legislation that took into account the best sections of laws in other states, the needs of Mississippi businesses, and our collective business and drafting experiences. Now, our law allows business people to operate their LLC efficiently, effectively and with minimal expense. More than 100,000 LLCs now operate in Mississippi. We also lowered filing fees (Mississippi has the lowest filing fee in the country) and drafted new securities, trademark, non-profit, and corporate laws.

At the same time, we transformed the Business Services Division into an entirely paperless division. When paper documents were flowing through the office, it could take two weeks or more to form a business entity. Now, anyone can do it in a matter of minutes from their computer. We receive more than 700,000 documents electronically every year.

The result has been phenomenal. We see thousands of new LLCs come into being, which translates into new jobs and economic growth in our communities.

HT: Now that Mississippians can access and verify their voter registration statuses online, do you expect to see an increase in the number of registered voters in Mississippi? How do you feel the online tool will affect the integrity of the voting process for Mississippians?

Hosemann: Your vote is your voice and our future, so increasing participation in our election processes has been of particular interest to me. And ease of access to our election processes can correlate with more registered voters. Similarly important is making sure voter registration information already in our Statewide Elections Management System is correct.

The new features on Y’all Vote, an online voter information center we launched last year, allows voters to check their registration status and change their address if they’re already registered but have recently moved elsewhere within the state. Voters can also download a registration application online and then send it in to their Circuit Clerk’s office to register for the first time. We want to make sure folks register, but we also want to make sure their ballot counts!   

HT: What is your biggest concern for the state of Mississippi today? What serious issues will Mississippi face in the next 10 years? 

Hosemann: Our education system and economy are two things which always weigh heavily on my mind. And, of course, the two are connected. Our children and our grandchildren are our future, and each and every child deserves a superior educational experience so they can achieve their life’s goals. I believe, unequivocally, we must invest in our small- to medium-sized businesses. Finally, the delivery of health care in Mississippi must be cost-effective, high-quality and accessible.

HT: Where do you see yourself in the next five years? There have been rumors that you may run for governor or lieutenant governor. Is this a possibility?

Hosemann: I began life as a public servant with an agenda: oversee the enactment of a constitutional voter ID law; negotiate our 16th Section land leases to increase and protect income flowing to our schools; revise our business laws to make it as easy as possible to establish a successful business with the prospect of gainful employment; and protect and enlarge our public spaces.

We are in the final stages of implementing this agenda. Voter ID is in place. We are approaching $1 billion in 16th Section revenue for our schools during my service. We have secured thousands of acres of public lands, and we are forming close to 24,000 new LLCs per year. Once you complete the work you were hired to do, it is probably time to move on. Maybe I’ll get hired to do something else.  

HT: Who or what inspired you to pursue the position as Secretary of State?

Hosemann: The small businesses I represented as a business lawyer inspired me. For years, I had the privilege of watching some of Mississippi’s most competent business people make the daily decisions they had to make to ensure their business thrived. This front-row seat also alerted me to the inefficiencies existing in our business laws and the time and cost of starting a business in Mississippi. I believed I had solutions to offer citizens in these areas, which is one reason I ran for office. Our public agencies need to be run like a business and consider every citizen as our paying customer.

HT: How do you spend your free time? Do you know what free time is? 

Hosemann: Being a part of my grandchildren’s lives as they grow up is my favorite thing to do in my free time. Like many Mississippians, I also love the outdoors. Duck hunting with my lab, Bear, and running just about anywhere in the state are two of my favorite pastimes. 

HT: What makes your house a home?

Hosemann: This is the easiest question to answer: my wife, Lynn, our three children and six grandchildren—two of them born within the past two months—and my lab, Bear.

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HI DO ANY MODS TAKE MONSTER PROM REQUESTS MAYBE - holly

yes, some of our mods would be willing to!

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hey do you do therian requests or

yeah we do :D

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Do any mods take requests for Jurassic Park?

a few mods would be willing to try to, depending on the request!

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What are kinfessions? /gen

short for kin confessions! for 'kin (or introjects, irls, etc) to get things off their chest or say something

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Do you guys do omori?

I (mod michael) would be very happy to make omori requests!!!

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Do any mods take requests for Six of Crows or the Shadow & Bone show?

Yes! I would be willing to do so!

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Do any of the mods take Subnautica requests?

I (mod michael) love subnautica and would be very happy to take requests for it!

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Hello and Happy Thanksgiving, to those who celebrate! I see a few mods are familiar with minecraft. Does anyone happen to be familiar with minecraft: story mode as a source at all (or, while I'm here, DC comics or Superman specifically?) Thank you very much for your time. Regards, 🖤

I (mod michael) know enough about DC/superman to do requests for it! and mod vanny knows minecraft: story mode!

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How would the neo-pronouns request work?

you give us a character (kin, irl, etc) and/or some themes (eg. space, pink or baking) and we list some neopronoun suggestions based on that. you can also request specifically emoji pronouns (like 🐰/🐰s/🐰self) or non-nounself pronouns (nounself is things like cat/cats/catself or cake/cakes/cakeself, and non-nounself can be things like ?/?s/?self or things like xe/xem/xir)

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haiiii!!! just wonder b4 i request do you take requests for helluva boss?? i am / kin a character but i do not support vivzie,, - holly

yes, depending on the request, some mods would be willing to!