GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS

Real Answers for the QuestionsKeeping You Up at Night

You're doing your best for your child—and sometimes your best means searching for answers at midnight, worrying about things you can't quite name. This resource exists for those moments. Grounded in decades of clinical experience and written for real families, every article here will help you be better equipped and feel less alone.

Is Your Teen Under-Achieving?
ADHD

Is Your Teen Under-Achieving?

Table of Contents Show * What are the keys to teenage success * First things first * How much oversight for a Teenager * What if my teen rebels

4 min read
Is Mild Autism Over-Diagnosed?
Autism

Is Mild Autism Over-Diagnosed?

Is mild autism being over-diagnosed? It's a real clinical debate. Learn what the evidence shows, and why evaluation quality matters at Autism Centers of Pittsburgh.

1 min read
Is ADHD a Real Disorder?
ADHD

Is ADHD a Real Disorder?

Table of Contents Show * Recent publication * I digress * What makes a disorder a disorder * What about context * More about using context to our advantage * Hope

3 min read
Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and Sensory Overload
Autism

Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and Sensory Overload

Table of Contents Show * The Sensory Aspect * All the senses * Replacement behaviors * Defense Mechanisms Written by Dr. John Carosso The Sensory Aspect The general conceptual

2 min read