SPM and SPM-2 Quick Tips Case Study: What’s Behind Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom?

Decades of research have shown that strong social and emotional skills predict success in school, at work, and in personal relationships across a lifetime. With so much riding on this complex set of abilities, should students be screened for social and emotional competence as a matter of routine, just as they are for vision and hearing? For many experts, the answer is an emphatic “yes.” Here’s why.  

On March 18, 2022, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) updated the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). Under criterion A, which describes differences in social communication and social interaction, the phrase “as manifested by the following” has been revised to read “as manifested by all of the following.” 

The best outcomes for clients and students happen when parents, caregivers, educators, and clinicians collaborate. Here's how to cultivate effective partnerships, establish trust, and foster open communication.

Excellence in assessment is the result of deliberate practice. These time-tested, evidence-based strategies can elevate your assessment expertise. 

On February 8, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated for the first time since 2004. The new milestone checklists were developed in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).  

An early, accurate diagnosis is always important—but it’s especially crucial when comorbidities exist. Current research shows that when autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) co-occur, symptoms of both are likely to be more severe. The sooner targeted therapies begin, the better outcomes are likely to be for people with these conditions.