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Panera Bread is graciously sponsoring a huge cookie-sale fundraiser for the Autism Center of Pittsburgh. Simply go your local Panera Bread restaurant in Western PA and buy some of these scrumptious cookies. I've tasted them myself, and they are fantastic; the cookie melts in your mouth!! Great for any occasion or simply to enjoy at […]

Written by Dr. Carosso Sorry to mention it, but… Don’t hate the messenger but, yes, it’s about that time to start thinking about ‘back to school’. I shudder even writing those words given the implication of summer coming to an end. Summer vs School Routine Need I mention the difference between summer and school-year routines?  […]

by Dr. John Carosso, Psy.D. Article at a Glance It's 10:47 PM, and my child won't sleep! You've done the bath. You've read three stories since the first two "didn't count." You've fetched the water, adjusted the blanket, checked under the bed for monsters, and answered a truly baffling question about whether fish have dreams. […]

by Dr. John Carosso, Psy. D. Here's a scene I see in my office all the time: a parent sits down, takes a breath, and says, "My child can't focus, they're restless, they melt down over homework, so it must be ADHD, right?" Maybe. But here's the thing. Anxiety can look exactly the same way. […]

Article at a Glance "Will autism get worse with age?" If you’re a parent of an autistic child, you’ve probably Googled this question at some point. Parents of children with autism, whether newly diagnosed or years into the journey, ask me this question all the time. You love your child, and watching them struggle is […]

By Dr. John Carosso, Psy. D. Article at a Glance You've probably Googled something like this before. "Why can't I get organized no matter how hard I try?" or "Why do I always feel behind?" or even, "Am I lazy, or is something actually wrong with me?" During your late-night search, you came across the […]

Exploring and understanding the various ADHD treatment options can feel overwhelming. As you've probably experienced, there are strong opinions everywhere, with mixed messages online and plenty of statistics - all of which can be quite difficult to interpret. As a child psychologist, I've diagnosed and successfully treated ADHD for more than 30 years. My goal […]

If you’re a parent of a young child with ADHD, you may find yourself feeling worn out, overwhelmed, or even infuriated at times. You've tried everything you know to do - you've been patient, tried reward charts, set consequences, read the parenting books, etc. Regardless of what you’ve tried, your child still struggles to sit […]

As a child psychologist, one of the things I often observe is how much smoother, more rewarding, and less draining social interactions are when children share something in common—whether it's interests, styles, or ways of communicating. Today's article shows how to apply this idea/approach to help your child with Autism make friends.