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Advocating for your child

Thursday, December 08, 2011 -  Shelley Brown
Tips from Nancy Hugget t & Louise McGoey. Read more...

How long do you need to pay for ABA?

Wednesday, March 09, 2011 -  Shelley Brown

Parents often wonder about the long-term costs of ABA. Certainly, beginning a good quality program is not an inexpensive endeavour. There are consultant costs, therapist costs and material costs to think about. All of this can seem over-whelming to families that are newly navigating the field. Perhaps telling parents that ABA never ends, is not reassuring, but in reality, this is the case. When I say that ABA never ends, I mean it should become a way of living for the entire family, with the eventual goal of decreasing consultant contact and thereby decreasing the amount of financial strain on the family. Families who are trained in implementing ABA procedures and in analyzing the functions of behavior, are able to reap the benefits of an ABA program long after terminating services. Ensure that you and your family are getting adequate training, and not solely relying on outside therapists to teach your child. You will be glad you did so in the years to come.  Read more...

What is challenging behaviour caused by?

Monday, December 13, 2010 -  Michaela Archer

Challenging behaviour can be caused by a number of triggers. 

Environmental factors, medical condition such as Downs’ Syndrome or Autism, or psychological conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can all play a part. It may be necessary to incorporate medical treatment as well as behaviour modification techniques and will require the co-operation and combined efforts of a varied team of experts. 

Here at NETwork we will show you all of the options open to you and will always provide you with a true, reflective and research based picture of each of your avenues.

If you would like to speak to someone about your options, please give us a call on 03333440201.
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Adults with ADD/ADHD

Thursday, November 25, 2010 -  Michaela Archer

Many people only learn that they have ADD/ADHD when they become adults. It may be the case that after your child has been diagnosed and you find out more about the condition you find out that you may also have it. Not only do we help children we can also help adults!

Most adults who need to be evaluated for ADD/ADHD have serious problems with concentration or paying attention, or are overactive in one or more areas of living. Ask yourself if you have problems with any of the following categories:

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