Grief, Loss and Death
The cliché that there is nothing more certain than death and taxes – and taxes can be cheated – is a morbid but true fact of life. We all will face death, and yet despite the inevitability, there is a deeply ingrained psychological fear that makes talking about this morbid topic a taboo. Yet, death […]
What Neurodiverse Learners Need You To Know
Neurodiversity encompasses those with thinking and learning differences, including but not limited to: ADHD/ADD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger’s syndrome, and learning differences. For many, the “thinking differently” aspect of neurodiversity can lead to a student feeling frustrated, misunderstood, and underestimating his or her own abilities. In truth, neurodiversity can be a true strength, and […]
Aggression in Children
Children who are aggressive often have parents who are left bewildered and distressed about the repercussions and reputation that their child and family may face. While there may be plenty of reasons why children who experience trauma may demonstrate aggression, other times an aggressive behavior or series of behavior may actually be clues about a […]
Social Media and Teenagers
Whether we like it or not, technology is an ever present force in an adolescent’s life. Probably accompanying this technology is involvement in social media. Social media is used for a variety of reasons, from reconnecting with old friends, finding new friends, sharing information, or receiving feedback. For teenagers and young adults in particular, social […]
Updates in Autism Research
When exploring prevalence and frequency of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of the reasons cited for the increase in diagnoses comes from our advances in research and understanding of autism. We are seeing more ASD now, because we know more, and some of the historical mysteries surrounding behavior, relationships, and communication are better explained by […]
How To Establish Good Study Habits
As the school year progresses, parents and teachers begin to see increasing struggle and frustration in some students. Academic road blocks come in the form of tests, projects, and longer assignments. Parents may have the tendency to rescue, and teachers may find themselves altering a lesson plan, or recognizing difficulties that may have previously been […]
Different Abilities in the Workplace
Inclusion in the workplace is a relatively new concept in our history, marked by the 1990 passage of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and its subsequent updates and iterations. Of course, people with different abilities were found in the workplace long before 1990, but the ADA has made it law that employers may not […]
Parents Just Don’t Understand: The Teenage Years
To say that the teenage years of raising children can be challenging would be an understatement. Even with all of the technology available to make communication easier, you may be wondering, “Why doesn’t my teenager want to talk to me? Why does my teenager stay in their room or only talk to their friends?” You’ll […]
All About Parenting Styles
While the relationship within families, and between parent and child are unique and special to each relationship, researchers have been able to determine distinct and separate parenting styles that have historically fallen into four different categories. Previously, parenting styles could be considered permissive, authoritarian, authoritative, and un-involved/neglectful. The parenting styles were described in terms of […]
Special Needs and Friendship
When a parent or caregiver receives a diagnosis for their child, a myriad of thoughts, hopes, dreams and fears flood that parents mind. The medical and financial costs, the emotional turmoil and trauma that comes with navigating medical and mental health scare systems, and the educational battles that come along with a special needs diagnosis […]