Written by Dr. John Carosso Okay, this is the final segment of this blog series on ADHD. We started out with a discussion of what causes ADHD (disturbance of the prefrontal lobe) and the negative impact on executive functioning. We then moved into specific strategies to enhance executive functioning, and some more general interventions to […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso Where’d we leave off? We left off with the discussion of ADHD being a disorder within the pre-frontal cortex that manifests in deficiencies in what’s called ‘executive functioning’. The more a parent can externalize these executive functions, and help the child carry-out the pre-frontal cortex duties in the child’s natural […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso Is ADHD just a bunch of symptoms? We tend to describe and explain ADHD by its outward appearance and core symptoms: impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility. However, that does not explain ‘what is ADHD’ or what causes the disorder. Let’s dig deeper If we look beyond and beneath the signs and […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas and Holiday Season. I hope you find this annual 'Wonderful Counselor' post to be comforting and that it helps to refocus what this Holiday is really all about. What I’m expected to do… As a psychologist, I’m expected to talk about traditional and […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso Did you see that movie? The Incredibles is a great flick; probably one of the best animated movies. This family starts out as this dysfunctional unit who can’t communicate, are at-odds with one another, feeling no confidence or competence, but end-up coming together as a fighting force ready to take […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso Taking away video-games (or TV, or a toy…) doesn’t work? Say it ain’t so!! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the tried-and-true discipline method of taking away video-games, a favorite toy, or whatever else is largely ineffective and, in fact, counter-productive. How can that be, you ask, […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso The Controversy Recently it was reported that James Harrison (Pittsburgh Steeler) took his kid's trophies because they were not 'earned'. This sparked an interesting debate. Point, counter-point, and nuances As would be expected, as with most issues, there is not necessarily a straight-forward 'right or wrong' answer given that certain […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso 'Dyslexia' does not have to mean 'disability' If your child has a reading disorder, better known as dyslexia, it's vital you understand the underpinnings of the problem and where to turn for help. In that respect, you and your child need to know that the problem does not reside with […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso I'm sorry, but it's that time again, and your kids will be back in the classroom before you know it. Summer vs. School Routine Need I mention the difference between summer and school-year routines? If you start about 2-3 weeks out (or even a month out), it’s much easier to […]
Please help children with autism receive the services they need by signing this petition. It takes only 30 seconds; also, please forward the link using your social media. Thank you!! You can review the details and sign by clicking on this link: Pennsylvania Legislature: Modify the Act 62 Autism Licensure Law Related posts: No related […]
