In this blog, we explore the impact of language barriers in accessing autism evaluations in Michigan, focusing on the Hispanic population and discussing the implications for families who speak a language other than English.

ADHD is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and while it is often associated with difficulties in academic or professional settings, its impact on romantic relationships should not be ignored. This blog explores the effects of ADHD on romantic relationships and provides tips for how to address common areas of conflict.

Play therapy is a broad field with many different interventions designed to address a broad range of concerns and experiences. This blog provides information about Child-Centered Play Therapy, a kind of play therapy that allows the child to take charge of their own therapeutic process with the specialized support and facilitation of a CCPT therapist.

Caregiver-child relationships are unique, complex, and intense in nature. Difficulties can arise when the caregiver is unsure how to handle the child’s challenging behaviors. This blog post will cover common challenging behavioral concerns experienced by children, tips to manage behaviors at home, and when to seek professional help.

Expressive therapy is an integrative psychotherapeutic process that explores and communicates emotions, thoughts, and experiences through creative expression. In this blog post, we will delve into the different types of expressive therapies, their functions, and the research supporting their effectiveness in behavioral health settings.

In the United States, 16.9% of children experienced poverty. This blog post will explore the definition of poverty, its measurement through Federal Poverty Thresholds and Guidelines, and the connection between poverty and trauma at both the family and community levels.

This blog post will provide a quick overview of what trauma and adverse childhood experiences are. This is the first post in a series of blogs that will examine trauma and other factors that intersect with it, like poverty and mental health.

Job accommodations are adjustments to a job or work environment that make it possible for individuals with disabilities to perform their job functions. We discuss here how employees and employers can determine if an employee has a disability that warrants job accommodations, will provide a discussion on reasonable accommodations, and will conclude with a helpful resource for all things job accommodations.

Art therapy is a nonverbal form of therapy that uses art materials and creative expression to promote emotional healing and personal growth. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of art therapy as a therapeutic intervention for children and youth with ASD. This blog will explore the benefits of art therapy for children and youth with ASD, drawing on recent research.

Friendships are an essential part of life. They can help humans find purpose and meaning, as well as grow socially. However, friendship building can be a complex skill for many individuals to develop. Read on to learn the importance of friendships, the benefits of friendship building, the challenges of friendship building, and ways for autistic individuals to build and enhance friendships.

Presently, for approximately every 4 boys diagnosed with ASD, only 1 girl is diagnosed. One reason to explain this sex/gender disparity is a concept known as camouflaging, a strategy individuals on the autism spectrum use to blend in with their social environment and conceal their autism symptoms to appear “non-autistic.”

Problem behaviors can be challenging for parents to manage. There are all different kinds of parenting strategies but it takes time to find the perfect solution. In this blog, we will be introducing a collaborative approach Dr. Greene created that brings parents and children together to find solutions that both sides agree on.