The Sunfield Center Blog
Review of “Parent-Implemented Social Intervention for Toddlers with Autism: An RCT”
By: Allison Salk & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Studies on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) reveal that parental involvement is key to positive improvements and long-term change (Lord, Luyster, Gurthrie, & Pickles, 2012; Anderson, Oti, Lord, & [...]
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 [...]
Caring for a Child with Cerebral Palsy
By: Allison Salk & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Being told that your child has cerebral palsy (CP), a lifelong disorder, may be an unexpected and frightening experience for a parent. Cerebral palsy (CP) results from brain damage that [...]
Connecting the Brain to Behavior: The Neuropathology of Autism
By: Allison Salk & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are pervasive developmental disorders characterized by impairment in social communication and social interaction, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It is [...]
Effective Interventions for Toilet Training Children with Developmental Disabilities
By: Hallie Rosenthal, Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy. D.
May 23, 2018
Are you experiencing difficulty in toilet training your child who is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? If so, you share a common experience with many parents of children [...]
Effective Treatments for Children with Autism
By: Sabrina Riera & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
Has your child just been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? You are not alone in feeling emotional, overwhelmed, or just plain confused on what to do next. What [...]
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
By: Rachel Piper & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.
May 23, 2018
ARFID is characterized as an eating or feeding disturbance that leads to nutritional deficiency. This disorder is distinct from typical picky eating