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ADHD: 4 Common Myths About Kids with Attention Deficit Disorder

in All, Children With Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Special Education January 13, 2016 1934 0 0

Before we dive in, let me just mention a few facts about ADHD. According to the Center for Decease Control and Prevention, 6.4 million children ages 4 to 17 were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in 2011-2012, a 42% increase...

6 Warning Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder

in All, Autism, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Childhood Development, Children With Special Needs, Diagnostic Process, Infancy, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Special Education January 6, 2016 2080 0 0

Article originally published in Practical Psychoanalysis Blog As a parent, noticing that something may be different about your baby can be quite worrisome. Naturally, if you are a worrier (and what mother isn’t), your mind may jump to...

Depression during adolescence infographic: 8 Insights every parent needs to know

in Acting Out, Adolescence, All, Children With Special Needs, Depression, Diagnostic Process, Isolating, Parenting Blog, Self Injury, Self-esteem November 2, 2015 3717 0 0

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Depression and Adolescence: 5 Insights Every Parent Needs to Know

in Acting Out, Adolescence, All, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Children With Special Needs, Depression, Isolating, Parenting Blog, Self Injury October 20, 2015 2221 0 0

1) Adolescence is a vulnerable period in the life of young people, marked by drastic hormonal changes in the body, rapid cognitive development, shifts in self-image, sexuality and peer relationships.This is a time for questioning one’s...

Parenting children with special needs: The 1 intervention you can’t afford to neglect

in ADHD, All, Autism, Behavior, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Children With Special Needs, Parenting Blog, Special Education October 13, 2015 2044 0 0

Image courtesy of Let Grow Therapy and Counseling – Helping Children to Thrive Are you a parent of a child or children with special needs? If so, kudos to you! You have one of the hardest jobs out there – being a full time caregiver...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: 4 Ways to Support your Anxious Child

in ADHD, All, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Children With Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Special Education February 22, 2015 2204 0 0

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderContrary to the common misconception, having attention deficit disorder does not necessarily mean that a child has a hard time paying attention. The problem is that they pay TOO MUCH attention to everything...

What does acting out mean and what can you do to help?

in Acting Out, All, Behavior, Children With Special Needs, Diagnostic Process, Hitting, Parenting Blog, Self Injury, Substance Abuse, Yelling September 20, 2014 3010 0 0

Banksy Acting out can look differently depending on your child’s development, their temperament and coping mechanisms. Some children shut down and refuse to speak, which can happen as early as preschool despite normal language development...