Dr. Nathaniel Abston PHD

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• This College Graduate with Autism Is an Inspiration

  For this young man, college was never a question. Many may think that's not that special, but in this case, it is. Paris King has autism, and many teens with autism might not have the same courage to go through with what he accomplished.Autism involves a social disability that may affect someone's...

• What Is Extrinsic Motivation?

  IntroductionExtrinsic motivation is defined as a reward-driven behavior and is considered as a type of operant conditioning, which is a form of behavior modification that would make use of rewards and punishments. When we talk about extrinsic motivation, it involves the use of rewards or other...

• High School Runner Doesn't Let Autism Stop Him

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• What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training?

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• What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

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