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Everyday Strategies for Executive Functioning
In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we talk with CHC experts Joaquin Burciaga, PhD and neuropsychologist and Danna Torres, LMFT, about the essential role of executive functioning in daily life and how kids rely on these skills in tasks Read more >>
How to Recognize ADHD in Women
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not discriminate — people assigned female or male at birth can both have it — diagnosis often does. And while young boys are the group most likely to receive — and be treated Read more >>
How Are ADHD Symptoms Different in Boys and Girls?
Research suggests boys are more likely than girls to receive an ADHD diagnosis — but that doesn’t mean the condition affects more males than females. In fact, women are more commonly diagnosed with ADHD later in life — and girls Read more >>
Why ADHD Goes Undetected in Girls
Despite being one of the most common pediatric behavioral health conditions, affecting around 6 million young people, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently missed in girls and female adolescents. Read more >>
Coping with the Stigma of ADHD
There’s nothing shameful about having attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) — or at least there shouldn’t be. But in our society, people who have the disorder are somehow seen as “defective,” which is clearly untrue. Can this stigma be Read more >>
Learning Specialists to the Rescue
by Amy DiLaura, CHC Marketing Manager High school, college, and early adulthood are filled with challenges. From juggling school, extracurriculars, and friendships to planning for the future, there’s a lot to manage. When school struggles crop up, your first instinct Read more >>
While ADHD is believed to be hereditary, effectively managing your child’s symptoms can affect both the severity of the disorder and development of more serious problems over time. Although life with your child may at times seem challenging, as a Read more >>
Why is School So Challenging for Autistic Children?
Autistic kids spend a lot of time in school learning how to cope with an environment that is often out of sync with their abilities and challenges. Read more >>
Neurodiversity and Autism Scholarships
Neurodiversity highlights the richness of human differences. These scholarships help break down barriers to education and empower neurodiverse individuals to achieve their academic and personal goals. Read more >>
In this Voices of Compassion podcast, two of our expert CHC licensed psychologists, Dr. Melanie Hsu and Dr. Cassandra Sanchez, share how the social challenges associated with autism can pose barriers to learning when in a highly stimulating environment like Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
