ADHD
How is ADHD Diagnosed? (and is it over-diagnosed?)
Pathologizing? There is wide-spread belief that children are over-diagnosed and over-prescribed, which implies that some kids are ‘just being kids’ and we’
School & Education
Research Findings: Can We Trust them, Part II
Two years ago I wrote about the problems we face trusting research findings. To bring you up-to-date, here is my follow-up post.
Autism
The Hate-Filled Letter: What now?
Grandmother receives a nasty letter You undoubtedly heard by now of the over-the-top, vicious and shameful letter a family in Canada received about
Autism
Induced Labor and Increased Autism Risk: Another misleading Headline | August 20, 2013
Written by Dr. John Carosso What was that all about? You remember the recent headline, based on a study from JAMA Pediatrics (August 12, 2013)
Anxiety
Treating Anxiety and Obsessions: Nothing to Fear but Fear itself?
Written by Dr. John Carosso Nothing to fear…? Y’ know, Franklin Delano Roosevelt may have been on to something. You see, anxiety is considered to
Behavioral Health
Reduce Your Child's Hitting, Biting, and Shoving
Written by Dr. John Carosso Get them talking, not hitting When hearing of toddlers and preschoolers becoming aggressive, the first question I ask is usually
Behavioral Health
Our Christmas Gift: The Wonderful Counselor | December 10, 2012
Written by: Dr. John Carosso What I’m expected to do… As a psychologist, I’m expected to talk about traditional and clinically-relevant approaches
ADHD
ADHD: A sprint to better grades!!
Written by Dr. Carosso Traditional approaches, for better or worse You all know the traditional approaches to helping kids with ADHD. Children are often prescribed
Learning Disabilities
Getting Back to School: Autism and Beyond
Written by Dr. Carosso Yes, it’s that time It’s that ‘back to school’ time. Yes, it’s sad to see the summer coming