by Dr. John Carosso, Psy.D. Article at a Glance When I meet with parents to discuss an ADHD diagnosis, I’m frequently asked the following two questions: “Will my child outgrow this?” And, “How will this affect their future?” These are very real and legitimate questions. My response to these two questions is more hopeful and […]

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 […]

If you’re the parent of a child with ADHD or autism, you probably know the morning routine can feel like running a marathon before the day has even begun.

Many parents wonder whether their child needs an IEP or a 504 Plan. Both provide legal support in schools, but they serve different purposes...

Transitioning from those long summer days into structured school routines can feel like shifting your whole home into another time zone. But the good news is that a little prep a few weeks before the bell rings can truly sprinkle magic on those mornings and evenings.