Nov 30, 2023
Historically, parenting leaned heavily on punitive approaches. But, as Caroline Mendel, Psy.D., shares, research indicates that balancing warmth with limit-setting is important to raising well-adjusted children, especially when a child is neurodivergent.
Free Resources on Parenting Neurodivergent Children:
Nov 22, 2023
James Morton, Ph.D., presents research on the gut-brain axis that's shedding light on the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and describes current efforts in developing microbiome-based therapies.
Free Resources on the Human Microbiome and Autism:
- Download: Checklist of Autism Symptoms
- Read: GI Problems...
Nov 21, 2023
ADHD makes it harder to convert intentions into actions. Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, outlines a more useful way of thinking about executive functions that involves tweaking your environment, choosing the right tools, and other ways to externalize EFs.
Free Resources on Executive Functions and ADHD:
- Download: Is It...
Nov 8, 2023
Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., discusses why neurodivergent adults often have a history of relationship struggles, why it's common to adopt people-pleasing behaviors (and why this ultimately backfires), and how to be more authentic in your friendships.
Free Resources on Adult Friendship and ADHD:
- Download: Become a...
Oct 26, 2023
Depression and ADHD frequently co-occur. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of depression and differentiate it from typical sadness, plus current treatments and supportive strategies for caregivers, from Karen L. Swartz, M.D.
Free Resources on Depression in Teens:
- Download: A Parent’s Guide to Major...