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Behavioral interventions in community settings for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-analysis

Society of Clinical Psychology

Early behavioral interventions (BI) such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) are the main established therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The current study examined the effect of early BI when delivered in routine clinical care.

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Developing a new framework for delegated healthcare interventions

Social Care

Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy, and Skills for Care CEO, Oonagh Smyth, look at the progress being made to create a national voluntary framework to support the safe and effective delegation of healthcare interventions to the social care workforce. Image created by freepik.com ]. Building on best practice. Find out more.

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How Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Can Use Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Relias

In fact, the work of direct support professionals (DSPs) is often tied directly to crisis prevention and intervention. The outbreak of COVID-19 underscored how the need for DSPs to understand and practice crisis prevention and intervention techniques has grown. Provide DSPs With Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training.

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Dissemination before evidence? What are the driving forces behind the dissemination of mindfulness-based interventions?

Society of Clinical Psychology

During the past decades there has been a rapidly growing interest in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) like MBSR or MBCT. Although a number of clinical trials on MBIs have been conducted, the evidence base for MBIs is promising but still limited. Role of spirituality in MBIs. Conclusion.

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Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

Such interventions seeking to thwart systemic inequities (e.g., Such interventions seeking to thwart systemic inequities (e.g., The authors wonderfully depict their dedication to inclusive intervention strategies by positioning their DEI orientation at the forefront of their manual. Background.

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Types of Assessments

Prosper Health Collective

Psychological assessments can involve several components such as psychological interviews, using comprehensive psychometric measures, clinical observation and liaising with teachers and other health professionals. An assessment will also make recommendations for future intervention.

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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

Social Work Blog

On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA.