Dr. John Carosso

Dr. John Carosso

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ADHD: A sprint to better grades!!
ADHD

ADHD: A sprint to better grades!!

ADHD can be thought of as a “stationary disorder.” Instead of fighting a child’s need to move, here’s how to use movement to help kids with ADHD do better in school.

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Autism: Melatonin Update
ADHD

Autism: Melatonin Update

Marvelous Melatonin | September 11, 2012 It seems that melatonin is becoming increasingly popular as a sleep aide. This trend stands to reason, given the anecdotal

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Getting Back to School: Autism and Beyond
Learning Disabilities

Getting Back to School: Autism and Beyond

It’s that ‘back to school’ time. Yes, it’s sad to see the summer coming to a close but definitely time to get back to the school routine. Need I mention the difference between summer and school-year routines?

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Can the Disney Channel Cause Depression?
Depression

Can the Disney Channel Cause Depression?

Is Your favorite Show Harmful? Do you watch re-runs of your favorite show, or do your kids enjoy the Disney Channel. Seems pretty harmless,

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Autism: Do Teenage Social-Skill Groups Work?
Autism

Autism: Do Teenage Social-Skill Groups Work?

Do social skill groups actually work for autistic teens? The evidence is nuanced. Learn what the research shows, and how ACP supports teen social development.

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Lying: Turn off your kid’s brain
Parenting

Lying: Turn off your kid’s brain

To lie or not to lie Okay, I’ll set the stage. Harvard researchers used an MRI to assess people’s brain wave functioning comparing

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