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How is Autism Diagnosed?

In the 1960’s, approximately 1 in 10,000 Americans were diagnosed with autism while today, 1 in 54 children are. Though increases in...

Dr. Jennifer LaTreill

Benefits of a Psychological Evaluation

There are numerous benefits to getting your child tested, particularly if they are struggling with school assignments, maintaining...

Dr. Jennifer LaTreill

Distance Learning Support for Parents

Parenting comes with a variety of challenges, but who could have expected that it would also include distance learning while social...

Dr. Patty Russo

Back to School Tips

With summer vacation coming to an end, reality is sinking in for most kids that school is just around the corner and sleeping in will be...

Dr. Patty Russo

Talking to a Reluctant Teen About Therapy

Deciding to go to therapy can be an anxiety provoking experience for teens. While some teenagers embrace having someone to talk to about...

Dr. Patty Russo

Change the Way Your Teen Responds to You By Using I-Messages

“If you weren’t so lazy your homework would be done.” “When will you stop talking back?” “You lied to me, you said you would be home at...

Dr. Patty Russo

Ways to Increase Social Activities Over the Summer

Summer is officially here! For a lot of teens that means hanging out with friends, sleeping in, binge watching Netflix, or mindlessly...

Dr. Patty Russo

Give Me 5: An Easy Mindfulness Activity to Manage Anxiety

We’ve all experienced anxiety at one point. It may have been just before a big exam, during a soccer game, or introducing yourself to...

Dr. Patty Russo

Start to Change Your Mood with Gratitude

Martin Seligman, one of the founding fathers of modern Positive Psychology, has dedicated much of his career to studying and...

Dr. Patty Russo

Mental Health Facts: Children & Teens

The Mental Health Facts infographic was created by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Although 1 in 5 children ages 13-18...