Key Takeaways “Defiant” describes behavior, not necessarily its cause. The same behavior can reflect very different underlying needs, skills, or environmental demands. Understanding what is driving the behavior and what function it serves can lead to more targeted assessment and support. A student crosses their arms, refuses to start their work,...
Editorial Note: This article has been updated to include additional notes on the latest Conners Continuous Performance Test™ 3rd Edition Online (Conners CPT™ 3 Online) enhancement, which includes secure remote administration, enabling greater flexibility without changing the assessment you trust. There is a new way to administer, score, and generate reports through a secure web-based platform....
Key takeaways: The diagnostic process for ADHD is complex due to the varying degrees and presentation of symptoms and impairments, leading to challenges when defining the lower threshold for diagnosis and leaving many in a "gray zone" of uncertainty. Social media platforms like TikTok have significantly influenced perceptions and...
Despite its potential benefits, only a small fraction of clinicians currently use measurement-based care practices. This article explores the importance of measurement-based care and highlights why assessments are important within this approach and what features are critical to support measurement-based care. What is measurement-based care? You may have heard of phrases like...
The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated public health response led to the enforcement of restrictions such as physical distancing, in-person school and office closures, shifts to online learning and virtual work, and reductions in community and school-based services and extracurricular activities. While these restrictions helped control the spread of COVID-19,...
Within our Education division, MHS provides the expertise and resources required to help children and adolescents reach their full potential in and beyond the classroom. We work together with our partners to identify and manage psychological and education-related concerns so all students, families, and educators can succeed. Within our Clinical division,...
