Understanding Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations (CDE)
When a child or adult is struggling with learning, behavior, attention, or emotional regulation, it can be difficult to know exactly what’s going on—or what to do next. That’
What is Psychotherapy and What Are the Benefits?
Psychotherapy is a type of mental health treatment that aims to addreess emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. It provides individuals with a safe and non-judgment
Psychoeducational Evaluations for SAT/ACT Accommodations
Navigating standardized tests like the SAT and ACT is a challenging milestone for most students. For students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or other psychological conditions, s
Eight Tips to Help your Child Overcome their Back-to-School Anxiety
We can all agree that Summer break is long and the excitement of a new academic year is tangible! Yet, for some children, and parents, it brings back school anxiety and worries. As
Cognitive Functioning and Aging. What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Aging is a natural and inevitable process that affects all of us as we age. Like any other organ, the brain also ages, resulting in subtle cognitive changes. “Normal” aging d
Mind Matters: Seven Ways in which Stress Can Affect Your Brain
In the fast-paced world we live in, stress is an everyday companion. Have you ever stopped to think what is going on in your brain when you are experiencing high levels of stress?
Tips for Healthier Sibling Relationships
As a pediatric neuropsychologist and a mom of two very active and strong-minded boys, I understand the complexities of sibling dynamics. Sibling conflict can be challenging for par
5 Ways to Deal With Panic Attacks
Has it ever happened that you are going about your day, everything seems to be going well, and then suddenly, out of nowhere, a load of intense fear crashes over you? Or has it eve
Understanding Grief
Grief can be compared to an open, deep, and painful wound. It tends to be mostly associated with the death of a loved one. However, grief can result from many kinds of losses, such
Understanding Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect an individual’s ability to acquire, process, store, or express information in a typical manner. Unlike popu
