Did you know that one of the suspected reasons for the increase in ADHD is exposure to toxins? In my last blog entitled, Is ADHD Truly on the Rise?, I share the suspected reasons for the rise in ADHD, such as early exposure to environmental toxins. I wish I’d known these things when my son […]
ADHD Awareness
Is ADHD Truly on the Rise? If Yes, Why?
I get asked these two questions all the time. I understand. As parents, we need to make sure we’re getting accurate information, particularly when it impacts the decisions we make about our children. The answer to the first question is a resounding yes. In the late 1990’s, about 3-6 percent of school-aged kids received an […]
5 Reasons to Consider Neuropsychological Testing for Your Child
Wouldn’t it be awesome if every child loved school like this kiddo? I believe that every child has the potential to love school. Some kids just need more support along the way. Neuropsychological testing has MANY benefits, such as: #1 Neuropsychologists identify your child’s learning style and mental health needs During testing, neuropsychologists test various […]
3 Steps to Becoming a Fierce Advocate for your Child
Being an advocate for our child is not a solitary activity. The best advocates I know seek help when tackling big issues. Here are three things I’ve learned about advocating for my own son, and for the children, adolescents, and parents I’ve counseled at work as a child psychologist. #1 Don’t Stick Your Head in […]
Do You Ever Wonder Why Your Child’s Attention Span is Lagging?
As a child psychologist, I’ve been asked what causes inattention by hundreds of times, mostly by parents. To this day, my husband still believes that if we had made our accident-prone toddler wear a helmet, he may not have ADHD. I remind him that our son was probably accident-prone because he had ADHD. The truth […]
