A Canadian study of 15 families of boys with autism indicates that a significant number of families face aggressive behavior associated with ASD. Family concerns include isolation, safety, and limited supports. Learn more in “Families Deeply Impacted By Autism Aggression, Study Finds.”... Read more »

“Now is the time to work together to banish those fears and bring mental health out of the shadows once and for all.&rd... Read more »

Senate Bill 345 has been introduced with the aim of reducing and preventing the need for physical restraint in Indiana schools, including charter schools. The bill is meant to ensure that restraint and seclusion are used only as a last resort when a student’s behavior presents an immediate danger to self or oth... Read more »

The Kentucky Board of Education has approved a new rule that regulates the use of physical restraint in Kentucky schools. The rule requires that school staff receive annual training in crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques that aid them in promoting positive student behavior and avoiding the need for physical restra... Read more »

The Kentucky Board of Education has approved 704 KAR 7:160, a new rule that guides the use of physical restraint in Kentucky schools. The rule requires that school staff receive annual training in crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques that promote positive student behavior and reduce the need for physical restraint.Read more »

If you’re a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention^® Certified Instructor in Pennsylvania, you’ll be happy to hear that training credit is now available for you and your participa... Read more »

“Families with special needs kids are often on the hunt for new resources, new speech therapy techniques, and more advocacy groups that can help their youngsters.&rd... Read more »

For kids on the autism spectrum, “winter can mean entirely different routines, environments, and supports.&rd... Read more »

Professional boxer Evander Holyfield is a champion in the boxing ring—and now on the antibullying field too. He’s at the tail end of a four-day visit to Vancouver, where he’s promoting the importance of resp... Read more »

If you’re a health care or mental health care provider, what do you do when you believe that a patient presents a danger to self or oth... Read more »