Understanding personal boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships is a critical life skill for everyone. For individuals with developmental disabilities, access to clear, respectful sexual education is especially important. Without intentional guidance, many...
When a child or adolescent struggles with behavior, learning, or emotional regulation, it can feel overwhelming for families trying to understand what’s really going on. That’s exactly where a comprehensive psychological evaluation can make an extraordinary...
Do you ever feel like your brain is always “on”—racing thoughts, constant distractions, or difficulty relaxing even when you’re exhausted? For many people, stress, anxiety, or attention-related challenges are signs that their brain’s electrical activity is out of...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most researched and effective approaches for helping children with autism and other developmental challenges. At Albert Knapp & Associates, we use ABA to empower children and their families with tools that...
For children, play is more than just fun—it’s their natural language. When words aren’t enough to explain big emotions or confusing experiences, play therapy offers a safe, structured way to express feelings, process challenges, and build new skills. At Albert Knapp &...
For many children and teens, managing emotions, staying focused, or feeling calm in their own bodies doesn’t come easily. Whether it’s anxiety, attention issues, or sensory overwhelm, these struggles often stem from the way their brains process information. At Albert...
Parenting is rarely predictable. Even the most peaceful day can be disrupted by sudden emotional outbursts—tears, yelling, defiance, or even full-blown meltdowns. For caregivers, these moments can be deeply challenging and, at times, overwhelming. But emotional...
The outbreak of COVID-19 has been difficult enough, commanding a new way of life for a disease that seemingly sprouted up overnight. For the approximate 1 in 54 U.S. children that live with autism, it’s been an entirely different experience — fraught with added...
There are numerous studies that show that there are many benefits that can be had from a number of behavior interventions. These interventions have been used for some time in those with ADHD, especially children, and have shown a lot of promise. These behavioral...
Are All Autistic People Introverts? Autistic or not, a great number of us are introverts. Sometimes other people or large crowds of people can take a lot out of you. However, those with autism may seem like they do not want to speak or interact with those outside of...
