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CBT vs Psychoanalysis

By ajhAdmin | Published January 16, 2020

The article “Therapy Wars: The Revenge of Freud“, written by Oliver Burkeman and published in The Guardian, is a brief review of “battle” between psychoanalytic therapy, developed by Freud and cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT. While CBT has been dominant for many years the success of CBT is being reconsidered in light of recent studies.

My Child Is Receiving Services Through EI, CPSE, CSE, OPWDD – Are They Getting What They Need?

By Adam Holstein | Published January 30, 2019

I have been receiving many calls from parents who have been referred by colleagues to help address current concerns about their child’s development and progress. Questions such as:
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Finding the Right Mental Care Health Professional

By Adam Holstein | Published August 1, 2017

Join the Frank Ridge Memorial Foundation for their 3rd Annual Symposium

The Duke Ellington Room
400 West 43rd Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
Sunday, September 17, 2017
12:30 – 4:00pm

Register for Frank Ridge Memorial Foundation Seminars

By Adam Holstein | Published April 28, 2017

Registration is Now Open for May & June Frank Ridge Memorial Foundation Seminars

Explore the Unexplored: about Tourette’s, Anorexia and OCD

When: Saturday, May 6, 1:00 – 4:15 pm – 3 CEs
Cost: $60 Continue reading

Don’t Pay Attention to: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

By Adam Holstein | Published April 20, 2017

As a Pre-School Consultant, I design school wide systems to ensure systemic behavioral intervention plans (BIP), consistent with behavioral interventions known as applied behavior analysis (ABA)for children. The design of the interventions is consistent with New York State, State Education guidelines. It is important that all Teachers regularly assigned to the classroom are trained in any child’s BIP. This includes all related service providers as well as substitutes and floaters. Continue reading

Atlas Camp Days

By Adam Holstein | Published April 10, 2017

Atlas is aware that there are no vacations from Autism or learning opportunities! They offer families a reprieve and students a place to come that is both fun and supportive. Continue reading

Change

By Adam Holstein | Published January 31, 2017

Dear Parents and Colleagues:

Why is a discussion about change necessary? When and why do things change? It is often said: “The only constant in life is Change”. Continue reading

The Motivator is the Reinforcer

By Adam Holstein | Published July 8, 2016

Adam J. Holstein, M.S., P.D., L.P.
Certified School Psychologist
Behavior Therapist
Licensed Psychoanalyst
Office: 516-297-5705

Intervention is a matter of Perspective, Understanding and Training.

I was sitting in an Intermediate Care Facility many years ago. The Individuals were moving to a new home and an Aquarium with a ¼ of the water was sitting there with fish waiting to be moved as well. The water was dirty as the filter was unplugged. Continue reading

NAA Golf Outing to Support the NY Metro Autism Community

By Adam Holstein | Published June 13, 2016

I am on the board of the National Autism Association New York Metro. NAANYM is an all-volunteer organization providing an incredible array of services and advocacy – most at no cost – to individuals with autism, their parents and caregivers, and the professionals who support them in the NY metro area. Visit the NAANYM website to learn more.

Parenting Maladaptive Behavior & How to Get School District Funding for Behavioral Intervention

By Adam Holstein | Published March 20, 2016

Thursday, April 7, 2016

379 West Broadway, NYC 10012, 5th floor

Small steps lead to big behavioral changes.
Let’s take some small steps together. Continue reading