Newsletter January 2021
How To Encourage Empathy in Kids
Empathy is an essential part of healthy social relationships. Children who demonstrate empathy will find it easier to form strong friendships, relate to others, and effectively communicate to both other children and adults. While empathy plays a key role in socialization, many children with neuropsychological or neurodevelopmental differences struggle to display empathy. They may be […]
The Relationship Between Sleep and ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common disorder that affects both children and adults. Individuals with ADHD exhibit a variety of symptoms, including impulsivity, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, problems in school, and challenges with attention.(1) Many parents of children with ADHD have noticed another issue that tends to go along with the disorder: sleep concerns. Difficulty falling […]
8 Podcasts For Parents of Neurodiverse Children
Over the past several years, podcasts have become an increasingly popular way to hear different perspectives and receive information on a variety of topics. There are many podcasts available for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children. Listening to a podcast can be incredibly informative for families, but podcasts can also provide a unique way of […]
Navigating Difficult Conversations About Your Child’s Needs
Preparing to receive evaluative news about children can be stressful for parents. This news may come in the form of results from a medical test, neuropsychological evaluation, educational testing, or performance feedback. In our practice at NeuroBehavioral Associates, we have the opportunity to meet with parents face-to-face and, during COVID, through ZOOM, to review the […]
The Effect of Zoom Classrooms on Students With ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is characterized by hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive traits that negatively impact the daily life of a child or adult. (2) ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood, often after a school teacher notices the concerning behaviors. School is one of the few locations in a child’s life where structure and […]
The Science of CBT: Rewiring Your Social Anxiety
Almost everyone has had moments of nervousness around other people. From first dates to the first time in the school play, life is filled with experiences that make us anxious. Social anxiety disorder, however, isn’t typical nervousness or shyness.(2) When someone has social anxiety disorder, their entire life is severely impacted by their condition. A […]
Understanding the Connection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Identity
Recent studies are shedding more light on what was previously an under researched condition: Gender dysphoria among individuals with ASD. Children and adults who experience gender dysphoria — a feeling of extreme distress resulting from a mismatch between a person’s inner gender identity and outer gender presentation (1) — are three to six times more […]
8 Smartphone Apps For Better Health and Behavior
While using a Smartphone app certainly isn’t a substitute for professional care, apps can still be valuable supplements for individuals experiencing everything from sleep problems to anxiety and TBIs. You can also use apps to help track behavior, encourage new habits, or even assist with academic and life skill learning. Not sure where to begin? […]
6 Anxiety Symptoms You Might Be Ignoring
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on our nation’s mental health. For many children and adults who already struggled with anxiety-related conditions, the changes and isolation associated with the pandemic has made their conditions worse. For people who did not previously have an issue with anxiety, many have found themselves exhibiting symptoms. Symptoms […]