The School-to-Work Transition for Young Adults with ADHD
The school-to-work transition can take longer for young adults with ADHD, who don’t mature at the same pace as their peers. Here’s how parents can nudge without pushing. Read more >>
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The School-to-Work Transition for Young Adults with ADHD
The school-to-work transition can take longer for young adults with ADHD, who don’t mature at the same pace as their peers. Here’s how parents can nudge without pushing. Read more >>
I Just Learned My Child Has Autism — Now What?
The CDC and National Health Statistics Reports estimate that there is a 1-2% chance of a child being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the rates for boys are higher than that for girls. So, if your child Read more >>
Unfortunately, no cure currently exists for ADHD. Therefore, treatment focuses on symptom management. Although the symptoms of ADHD may change with age, teens with ADHD still require treatment to target these symptoms and may require treatment into adulthood. Read more >>
CHC Recommends — Books About ADHD
Glen R. Elliott, PhD, MD gives regular presentations throughout the Bay Area on topics related to medication use for behavioral and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents. Dr. Elliott recommends the following books for those who are seeking information and Read more >>
Finding Stability After an Autism Diagnosis
An autism diagnosis can bring denial, confusion, or — in some cases — relief. But in order to move past difficult feelings and provide the right support for your child, you need to create and maintain a stable home environment. Read more >>
When Not Paying Attention in Class Isn’t What It Seems
High school junior Nick Belsaguy pulled a lot of all-nighters in December. He was in his backyard woodshop, crafting laser-engraved cutting boards until 4 a.m. “(Woodworking) lets me go from the start of ideas in my mind then to a Read more >>
The Teen Brain: What Are They Thinking?
Our brains develop from the back to the front. The prefrontal cortex — important for impulse control, managing emotions, planning, organization and finishing tasks — is the last to develop, and is not fully mature until our mid-twenties. How does Read more >>
The Evolutionary Advantage of the Teen Brain
Teens. OMG. What on earth is going on inside their brains to make them act so, well, like crazy teenagers? The mood swings, the fiery emotions, the delusions of immortality, all the things that make a teenager a teenager might Read more >>
Teen Brain: Behavior, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Many parents do not understand why their teenagers occasionally behave in an impulsive, irrational, or dangerous way. At times, it seems like teens don’t think things through or fully consider the consequences of their actions. Adolescents differ from adults in Read more >>
Assessment 101: An Inside Look at Evaluations
We receive lots of questions from parents about evaluations: Does my child need one? Or should we just start treatment? An evaluation by a psychologist or a multidisciplinary team can be a valuable tool in understanding your child’s strengths and Read more >>
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