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

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends universal anxiety screening for children and teens 8–18 years of age. Learn more about the rising rates of anxiety that prompted the recommendation.

The APA’s newly released guidelines explain how psychologists should choose, use, and interpret assessments for people with disabilities.

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.  

Pragmatic language differences have been linked to autism, ADHD, developmental language disorder, social communication disorder, and mental health difficulties (Andres-Roqueta et al.; Ciray et al.) For that reason, clinicians and educators often look for differences and deficits when they’re conducting a diagnostic evaluation.  

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.

Measures of test validity are an important part of the overall examination of an assessment’s psychometric properties. To diagnose with confidence and accuracy, one must use a test that demonstrates reliability and validity across a range of empirical studies. One such measure of validity is the analysis of sensitivity and specificity.

Online Assessments, Assessment Scoring and Progress monitoring help clinicians save money, work more effectively, and serve more clients.

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.

Discover how the SPM and SPM-2 Quick Tips help identify and address sensory processing issues behind challenging classroom behaviors. This case study explores interventions that transformed Johnny's school experience, offering insights for educators and parents in similar situations.