Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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ASD Training Lecture 2023
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. High -Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFASD)- Adolescents and Adults…
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Psychological After-effects of War on Children & Tips on How to Deal with Stressful Situations
The psychological after-effects of war on children can be long-lasting and profound. These effects can persist into adulthood and significantly impact a child’s emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Some of the common psychological after-effects of war on children include: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Children who have experienced the trauma of war may continue to suffer…
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Social Skills Deficits and Texting
How to know and what to do if SMS (or WhatsApp) creates a mess A few weeks ago, I hosted a couple of yeshiva boys at my Shabbat table. One of them was saying how social media platforms today can (and do) ruin people’s lives. In the past if someone got caught driving while…
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PERFECTIONISM IN KIDS
Your daughter comes home from school one day and says, “I’m not going back to school anymore.” You inquire why. “Because the teacher gives unfair tests.” “Do you think you didn’t do well on the test?” When she gets back her test and her grade is an 85, you’re happy. She is not. Maybe…
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After the Diagnosis: Now What?
My two-year-old was a rambunctious toddler who walked on his toes and ran around the house usually in a diaper. He drooled so much that his shirt would get soaked, so he frequently removed his shirt and ran around basically naked. At the time, my wife and I were living in the United States, and…
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Meet Ira Grotsky
My background I hold dual degrees in psychology and Special Education from Saint Thomas Aquinas College and Adelphi University, as well as a degree in School Administration & Supervision (S.A.S.) from City University of N.Y.,and advanced certification in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Personal Ira made Aliya from Brooklyn N.Y. in July 2000 with his wife and…
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Special Needs Children in the Classroom
Mainstreaming is the integration of special needs children and non-special needs children in the same classroom. When students are not on the educational, physical and or emotional level of their regular education counterparts, transitioning and them in a methodical way into a regular educational environment eases them into a curriculum that would otherwise be too…
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The Art of Listening
“Listening” is the Foundation to Good Communication Many of us think that communication is talking; but good communication requires good listening, as well as talking. People don’t realize the necessary skills required to be a good listener. To be a good listener, we must first pay attention. The remainder of this article will focus on…
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Using Social Stories to Help ASD Individuals
Using Social Stories to help ASD individuals Many people feel anxious when faced with a new experience, whether it is starting a new school/job, going on a date or taking the bus for the first time. Most of us will prepare ourselves for new situations in order to alleviate our stress and anxiety by doing…