Best Practices, Educational & Learning, Mental Health
What Can a Neuropsychological Evaluation Tell You That School Testing Can't?
What Can a Neuropsychological Evaluation Tell You That School Testing Can’t? One of the most common questions parents ask is: “The school already tested my child. Why would we need…
Educational & Learning, Mental Health
Summer Screen Time: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
Summer Screen Time: When Should Parents Be Concerned? For many families, summer brings a familiar challenge: screen time. Without the structure of school, children often spend more time on phones,…
Educational & Learning, Mental Health
Is Summer Learning Loss Real? What NYC Parents Need to Know
Is Summer Learning Loss Real? What NYC Parents Need to Know As summer vacation begins, many parents worry about the so-called “summer slide”—the idea that children lose academic skills during…
Educational & Learning, Mental Health
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Schedule a Neuropsychological Evaluation
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Schedule a Neuropsychological Evaluation As the school year comes to a close, many parents find themselves reflecting on the challenges their child faced…
Mental Health
ADHD or Summer Boredom? How to Tell the Difference
ADHD or Summer Boredom? How to Tell the Difference Every summer, many parents notice changes in their child’s behavior. Without the structure of school, children may seem restless, distracted, forgetful,…
Educational & Learning, Mental Health
Signs of Executive Functioning Challenges in Teens and Adults and When to Consider Testing or Therapy
Executive function skills help individuals manage daily life. These skills include planning, organizing, staying focused, initiating tasks, shifting between activities, regulating emotions, and using working memory to follow through on what they start.
Mental Health
When Kids Mask Their Struggles:
What Parents Should Watch For
Some children are very good at keeping it together on the outside, even when they are struggling on the inside. They may smile at school, follow directions, and appear “fine” to teachers or relatives, while at home they fall apart, shut down, or become overwhelmed.
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
NYC Test Season Is Coming: How to Support Test Anxiety Without Adding Pressure
Each spring in New York City, test season arrives. State exams, classroom assessments, practice tests. The calendar fills quickly. Conversations at school shift. Kids start comparing scores. Even children who usually feel confident may begin to worry.
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Social Skills Training
When Your Teen Struggles Socially — How Parents Can Help (Especially with ADHD or Anxiety)
Social life becomes more complex during the teenage years. Friend groups shift, expectations grow, and social situations get more layered. Teens want connection. They want to feel comfortable around peers and build relationships that support them.
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
What to Expect When You Bring Your Child for an Autism or Neuropsychological Evaluation
Bringing your child for an autism evaluation or a full neuropsychology evaluation can feel overwhelming at first…
