A. Jean Ayres… FAB “Functionally Alert Behavior Strategies Book is Coming Soon 7 Aug 2019 After over 35 years of practice in pediatric occupational therapy, 15 years presenting to therapists and teachers, and over 10 years of writing my book is finally coming out within…
A. Jean Ayres… Using FAB Strategies® 2 Jul 201613 Feb 2017 “Functionally Alert Behavior” FAB Strategies® is an evidence-based curriculum of environmental adaptation, sensory modulation, positive behavioral support, and physical self-regulation strategies for improving the functional behavior of children, adolescents and…
Autism Spectrum Disorder… Coping with Mental Health Challenges 26 Mar 201627 Mar 2016 Daily coping strategies for prevention along with coping interventions when symptoms are first noticed are extremely useful for managing mental health and behavioral challenges. Many individuals confront mental health and…
A. Jean Ayres… Body Awareness Intervention Improves Behavior 20 Mar 201620 Mar 2016 Many adolescents and young adults with behavioral disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum, Post Traumatic Stress, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa) have body image challenges that negatively impact their behavior and social…
Autism Spectrum Disorders… Behavioral, Sensory & Mindfulness Strategies 30 Jan 2016 Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) interventions are used in many schools to improve student behavior and learning. PBS interventions involve adapting the classroom environment, teaching basic social skills, and rewarding positive behavior…
A. Jean Ayres… Light touch and Holding Interventions 6 Dec 201514 Dec 2015 Light touch and holding strategies promote body awareness and social-emotional skills in children and adolescents with behavioral challenges. Deep pressure touch is a more common therapeutic intervention. However, light touch…
A. Jean Ayres… Occupational Therapy in Adolescent Mental Health 23 Jun 201524 Jun 2015 I was recently honored to present Grand Rounds at Solnit Children’s Center, the adolescent psychiatric hospital where I work. GrandRoundsOT Outline Our dynamic transdisciplinary team over the past 5 years was…
Autism Spectrum Disorder… FAB Strategies® to Improve Self-Control 7 May 20159 May 2015 FAB Strategies® are Functionally Alert Body Strategies that can be used by parents, teachers, as well as Occupational, Speech, Physical, and Mental Health therapists to improve youngster’s functional behavior. FAB…
A. Jean Ayres… School Occupational Therapy for Developmental Trauma 14 Apr 201521 Apr 2015 School occupational therapists emphasis on therapeutic relationships, mental health, sensory processing, attachment, development, purposeful activity and self-regulation offer a unique contribution for improving the behavior of students with developmental trauma…
Autism Spectrum Disorder… Movement for Mindfulness 14 Nov 201414 Nov 2014 Mindfulness is the process of paying attention to what you are currently doing and feeling. Attention is a vital skill that is too often underemphasized, particularly when teaching young and…