Table 1.

Summary of responses.

Responses
Coordinated services
Black and white and concrete answers
Repetition
Impulse control related strategies such as: “Stop and think about the consequences before acting”
Narrative-based approaches
Increase social supports and services provided; repetitive and simplified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and interpersonal interventions; social skills training and practice (repetitive)
Client centered therapy
ABA therapy (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Repetition of strategies, using visuals, parent education and support, connecting behavior to consequences and if it is a situation where we are discussing their behavior then discussing it without blame. For younger clients, token reinforcements seem to work well. For older clients, focusing on transition planning and ensuring continued support once they turn 18
Coordinating care with residential mental health support whenever possible (if client receives these services too, of course)
Depends on the client
Repetition, consistency, and mindfulness / coping skills
Behavioral interventions, helping them express their feelings, skills related work
Behavioral therapy
Consistency, clear and concrete expectations and communication with client and/or parent or guardian. Use of visuals definitely help
More in depth with questions and explanations. Working with the client on goals and treatment instead of choosing and having client adapt to my goals
Repetitive social skill training. one on one discussion, in order to gain insight into an issue, discuss something in multiple pieces, building on the information until the perspective is seen differently with empathy
SKILLS work, brain scanning and neurocognitive testing
Repetition, basic skills, Independent Living Skills (ILS)
Psych-education, slower pace of therapy, reducing own expectations, being flexible with strategies, exploring/developing support systems for client.
Emotional regulation through body relaxation and awareness. Social skills
CBT and skills-based supports