Brenda McCreight
Brenda McCreight, Ph.D., is an author, therapist, and consultant specializing in services for families dealing with challenges such as FASD, ADHD, conduct disorder, attachment disorder, developmental delays, mood disorders and cognitive impairment. Brenda is the author of “Recognizing and Managing Children with Fetal Alcohol/Syndrome” published by the Child Welfare League of America, and of “Parenting Your Older Adopted Child” published by New Harbinger Publications and “Eden’s Secret Journal: The Story of an Older Child Adoption” published by Adoption Press and “Help I’ve Been Adopted” by Tapestry Books as well as the young adult fiction ebooks “Good Enough – A Shay James Mystery” and “Cleah: The Lost Fury Chronicles” published at Smashwords.Most importantly, she is the mother of fourteen children and she has seven grandchildren. She can be contacted through her web site at http://www.theadoptioncounselor.com
Latest Articles
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Extinguishing verbal aggression in a child with autism
This article provides intervention strategies to use with autistic children who use verbal aggression.
Apr 13, 2011
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The Beginning Gardener – How to Grow Turnips
Turnips are a versatile and easy to grow vegetable for the beginning gardener to try.
Mar 14, 2011
- Brenda McCreight
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The Beginning Gardener - Growing Cucumbers from Seed
Cucumbers can be a fussy vegetable to grow - here are tips on to succeed with this tasty summer fare.
Mar 8, 2011
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How to Grow Cabbage
Cabbage grows well in many climates and is a super cancer fighting vegetable.
Mar 2, 2011
- Brenda McCreight
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Beets - A Great Vegetable for the Beginning Gardener
Beets are tasty, nutritious, and easy to grow. Here are some tips on how to grow beets and two nutritious recipes.
Feb 28, 2011
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Managing the Angry Child Outbursts
Some children express a degree of anger that is over the top for the situation. This article provides strategies to manage the anger outbursts.
Feb 23, 2011
- Brenda McCreight
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Managing Temper Tantrums in Children With Autism
This article provides strategies for managing the behaviours of children with autism who have temper tantrums.
Feb 21, 2011
- Brenda McCreight
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Stopping Verbal Aggression in Children with Autism
Some children with autism use verbal aggression. This article will provide strategies to end this behaviour.
Feb 15, 2011
- Brenda McCreight
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Teaching Social Skills to Children With Autism
This article explains the how's and why's of teaching social skills to children with autism.
Feb 14, 2011
- Brenda McCreight
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Sensory Reinforcers and Autism
Using sensory reinforcers is one way to increase the ability of the person with autism to safely express feelings.
Feb 13, 2011
- Brenda McCreight
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