Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health
Is My Child Resilient, Undercontrolled Or Overcontrolled?
According to the Encyclopedia of Children’s Health, “personality is what makes a person a unique person, and it is recognizable soon after birth. A child’s personality has several components: temperament, environment, and…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health
Vacationing With Your Child Who Has Special Needs
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Vacation, for many of us, means tossing structure and consistency aside. It means spontaneity, and trying new things. It may also mean staying…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health
Behavioral Treatment for Toddlers
It’s the middle of the afternoon and Mary’s 16 month old son just won’t settle down. No matter what she tries to do, he just continues to cry, fuss and…
Adult & Couples Therapy | Mental Health
Can Lack Of Sleep Make You Depressed or Anxious?
How much sleep should I be receiving? The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults receive between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Sleep becomes a concern when an…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Can I Learn It Myself Or Do I Need A Professional?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven to be a very effective treatment for mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. With the large variety of CBT self-help books…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Is a Montessori Early Education Program a Good Option for Children with Autism?
What is the Montessori Method? The Montessori Method was developed in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori. According to the American Montessori Society, the Montessori approach is recognizable by several hallmarks….
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Five Reasons Kids Hate School and How You Can Help Them
1. Homework Why it can be a challenge: One of the earliest home battles related to school is often homework. When to do, how to do it, where to do it,…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
Helping Your Teen Cope With Stress
Among the adolescents I see in my office, some common topics of conversation include friends, family, school and stress. Most often, the stress is connected to school, with adolescents feeling…
ABA
Common Misconceptions about Applied Behavior Analysis
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Myth #1: ABA is not a scientifically proven form of therapy for autism. Over the past 50 years, an extensive body of literature has documented…
Child & Adolescent Therapy | Mental Health | Parenting & Family Therapy
When Is The Right Time To Change My Child’s Therapist?
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task. With so many different provider options with differing approaches and areas of expertise, the decision can feel overwhelming. Of course,…
