The problem with parental alienation in the courts stems from its lack of formal recognition as a "scientifically reliable" theory, a controversy that has contributed to scant case law on the topic.

When things get tough in relationships, it’s very normal, natural and easy to focus on your partner’s behaviors and the problems they bring to the relationship. It’s much harder to see your own ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

Over the years, a lot of effort has gone into understanding and reducing autistic children’s restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs), also colloquially called “self-stimulatory behavior” or “stim.” ...

My ideal client is an individual with autism or a family seeking support for a loved one with autism. They may be facing challenges with communication, social skills, behavior management, emotional ...

The daily commotion at most American households — where working parents and school-aged children manage the tight quarters and misaligned schedules to form a workable routine — has been exacerbated by ...

Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is when a person compulsively engages in body-focused habits, such as skin picking, cheek chewing, hair pulling, and similar. It is difficult for people to stop ...