Neurobehavioral Institute

05/29/2026

Autism assessment often shapes critical decisions about diagnosis, services, and next steps. As assessment approaches continue to evolve, understanding how to interpret and use newer findings has become increasingly important.

This presentation will focus on how recent advances in autism assessment and intervention inform real-world decision-making and how to apply results thoughtfully in complex cases.

✔️ Describe recent advances in autism assessment and intervention and their implications for clinical decision-making

✔️ Identify factors that influence the interpretation of autism assessment findings in complex diagnostic presentations

✔️ Apply assessment results and current evidence-based practices to guide diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and recommendations for services

🔗 Register for free: https://neurobehavioral-institute.ce-go.com/new-advancements-in-autism-assessment-and-intervention

05/18/2026

Are you attending IECA Conference in Baltimore – Maryland.

→ When Treatment Does Nort Work: Now What?

Session 208: Monday, May 18 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in Room Peale A - 1st Floor

→ OCD in Adolescents and Young Adults: It’s Complicated!

Session 304: Tuesday, May 19 from 9:00am - 10:00am in Room Peale A -1st Floor

→ The Fireside Chat takes place on Wednesday, May 20 at 3:15 pm in the Key Ballroom 6 on the 2nd floor of the hotel.,

Katia Moritz PhD, ABPP, Victoria Cooney LMCH and Jonathan Hoffman PhD, ABPP, will be there. We look forward to seeing you there!

2026 Annual Conference

05/13/2026

When OCD and substance use overlap, treatment decisions aren’t always straightforward.

What comes first? What matters most? How do you tailor care?

This training with Dr. Jonathan Hoffman gives you a clear, practical roadmap you can take away and use in your sessions

✔️ Assessing the role of substance use
✔️ Determining treatment priorities
✔️ Choosing the right level of care
✔️ Adapting OCD interventions effectively

🔗 Register for free: https://neurobehavioral-institute.ce-go.com/treating-ocd-when-substance-use-is-part-of-the-picture

04/30/2026

When OCD and substance use overlap, treatment decisions aren’t always straightforward.

What comes first? What matters most? How do you tailor care?

This training with Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., ABPP breaks it down into a clear, practical roadmap you can actually use in session.

✔️ Assessing the role of substance use
✔️ Determining treatment priorities
✔️ Choosing the right level of care
✔️ Adapting OCD interventions effectively

🔗 Register for free: https://lnkd.in/d4Vtp5MU

04/29/2026

Undiagnosed Diseases Day:

Raising awareness. Inspiring hope. 💙

04/29/2026

NBI offers free, in-person, clinician-facilitated OCD support groups held monthly at both South Florida offices.

Weston: Family support group for parents/caregivers and their children

📅 Next group: May 6 | 6pm EST

🗓 First Wednesday of each month

Coral Gables: Adult OCD support group (18+)

📅 Next group: May 7 | 6pm EST

🗓 First Thursday of each month

🔗 Register now at the link in our bio

04/28/2026

Not every repeated behavior means the same thing.

For some, it's a way of finding calm in a noisy world. For others, it's an exhausting loop they wish they could stop.

🔗 Read the full article on our blog: https://www.nbiweston.com/post/repetitive-behaviors-in-autism-and-ocd-how-they-are-similar-and-how-they-differ

04/23/2026

🧠 Understanding the function of a behavior changes everything.

Repetitive behaviors in Autism often serve a self-regulatory function and, in many cases, should be supported and accommodated.

OCD compulsions serve a different purpose. They are maladaptive behaviors used to manage anxiety and discomfort, reinforced by short-term relief. Tailored Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the treatment that is proven to help.

This is why careful assessment and clear differentiation are essential.

This is where clinical expertise becomes critical.

Many people notice that both autism and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) involve repeated behaviors. While these behaviors can look similar on the surface, they usually come from very different reasons and serve very differentpurposes. Understanding these differences can help families, educator...

04/07/2026

Join us to learn how to recognize what is driving food avoidance and what to do when eating becomes a daily struggle. We will review practical ways to evaluate the treatment and how to guide families in taking the right steps.

📜 Earn 1 NBCC Credit / 1 Continuing Education Credit (CE) during this workshop.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

⏰ 12–1 PM EST

🔗 Register for free: https://neurobehavioral-institute.ce-go.com/when-food-becomes-a-fear

03/23/2026

For many teens, anxiety can feel like it’s running the show. Our CBT Drama Group helps them take back the stage.

This 6-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) drama group is designed for teens ages 12–15 who want to build confidence, strengthen social skills, and learn practical tools to manage anxiety, both on stage and in everyday life.

📱Call (954) 217-1757 to register