Blog Category: ADHD/Behavioral Disorders

  • Let’s Get Moving: Setting Driving and Transportation Goals For Your Teen With Special Needs

    By: Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    For many people, driving is a right of passage. There’s that thrilling rush of adrenaline and excitement (and probably a little bit of anxiety) as you get behind the wheel [...]

  • Summer Planning for your Child

    By: Allison Salk & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    As the sun has started to reemerge after a long winter, many parents begin looking ahead to the summer. As a parent of a child with special needs, planning for [...]

  • Social Media Use Among Today’s Youth

    By: Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    Today’s youth are now more than ever using a wide variety of screen-based media sources, such as TV, video games, and the Internet. Recent research has found that over 90% [...]

  • Parenting & Guilt

    By: Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    Sure, you could be more on top of things, plan more activities and play dates, and be more engaging and fun. But we as parents can only do our best [...]

  • Parent Teacher Conferences – Tips for Parents

    By: Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    Now that the school year has started and students are settling into their new classrooms, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. Parent-teacher conferences can be a good opportunity for [...]

  • The Problem of Automatic Reactions in Parent-Child Interactions and How Mindful Parenting Can Help

    By: Abbey Herringshaw, Rachel Christensen, Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    A small argument has become a full-scale blowout. Again. Imagine that you, as many parents do, have just asked your child to clean his or her room. Your child ignores [...]

  • How to Make Homework Time More Fun & Efficient

    By: Allison Salk & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    Homework may be a source of anxiety for both children and for their parents. Oftentimes, parents wonder how to be involved and make sure work gets done while still allowing [...]

  • Who is treating my child?

    By: Nicole Ferszt, B.S. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    With the ever-increasing trend towards specialization in medical education, all patients with chronic conditions have felt the frustration of never-ending doctor’s appointments. While, as a patient, you most likely understand [...]

  • Overcoming Test Anxiety

    By: Hollis Wyatt, Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    Jacob is a 13-year-old 7th grader. He loves to skateboard and hang out with his friends. Even though he is bright and hardworking, his performance at school is significantly affected [...]

  • Holiday Tips for Parents

    By: Amy Nasamran, M.A. & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    May 23, 2018

    As the holiday season approaches, families are looking forward to celebrating traditions, taking a much-needed break from work and school, and reuniting with loved ones. The holidays can often be [...]