Nathan Ory   Cognitive Behavioral Psychologist Nathan Ory, M.A. is a registered psychologist who has worked in Victoria, British Columbia since 1978 with children and adults with mentally handicapping conditions. He specializes in clients with autistic features, extremely challenging behavior, and diagnosis with a concurrent mental illness. Since 1990, Nathan has been a member of a multi-disciplinary support team on Vancouver Island (Island Mental Health Support Team) which assists persons to remain in their community settings. He describes his role as including direct counselling, functional behavior analysis, prescriptive behavioral strategies, emotional management strategies, and caregiver training about the effect of an individual's cognitive limitations on a person's coping ability. Nathan contributes a articles to our website and also to AutismVictoria.com. His book Working With People With Challenging Behaviors: A Guide for Educators and Caregivers has been a steady seller since its publication in 1995. He also has produced seven video-tapes of presentations based on chapters from this book. Nathan presents spirited workshops and seminars for parents and professionals on a regular basis and often donates a portion of his book sales back to the non-profits that sponsor such events.   Nathan Ory's articles Working with perfectionist anxiety When You See Regression How To Respond To Anxious Questions Who has to change? Trying their hardest, doing their best! How you give choices or ask questions makes a difference Why some people don't "get better"! Coping with the reality of severe autism (pt 1): Coping with the reality of severe autism (pt 2) Coping with the reality of severe autism (pt 3) Values and methods for teaching mastery of essential skills: Working with people with challenging behavior Overcoming Resistive Behavior, Letting It Be Their Idea! How to explain "black and white" thinking to a person who only thinks in "black and white" Why some people can "say" or "talk"more than they can understand and remember Brief guidelines for caregivers supporting persons who are emotionally fragile The meaning of and the use of "structure"  Ask Nathan Ory a question View Nathan Ory's Replies Become a member..it's free!  << Back