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…
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,…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Can Homeopathic Medicine or Alternative Treatments Treat Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What is homeopathy? Homeopathy was developed in Germany in the late 1700s by a man named Samual Hahnemann. It is a practice of healing techniques based on the theory that…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How Do I Know If My Child’s Anger Is Normal?
Anger is an adaptive and harmless emotion that every child experiences. Anger is an important emotion as it provides information to children about when they are being wronged. Youth learn…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The Effect of Social Media on Anxiety in Teens
There is a growing body of research that indicates how deeply our brains are wired to seek social approval. For example, a study done at Harvard in 2012 indicated that…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Creating an Environment that Encourages Telling the Truth
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA How do you react to bad behavior? If your children are concerned about negative consequences such as being punished when they make mistakes,…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How can I Teach my Child about Good Touch/Bad Touch?
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse (CSA). For this reason, talking…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
What can I expect in the future for my child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is hugely variable. People with ASD can have opposing symptoms. There are children with ASD who don’t like to be squeezed and cannot even tolerate a…
