Planning and prioritization are critical to completing tasks throughout life. Planning helps children determine how to complete projects and assignments, […]
How To Get Your Child To Start Chores and Homework
Procrastination plagues countless adults and children but being able to initiate tasks is a critical skill. Naturally it is easier […]
ADHD and Medication
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been linked to two key brain chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine. Medication that increases levels of these […]
Improving Sustained Attention
Sustained attention is the ability to maintain attention despite distractions or boredom. Children (and adults) are naturally much better at […]
Emotional Control Strategies
Children are often faced with challenging situations which can easily cause distress. Emotional control is critical to helping them complete […]
A Quick Guide to Working Memory
Working memory is the ability to hold information in your mind while engaging in other tasks. An example would be […]
A Brief Overview of a Neuropsychological Evaluation
If you decide to bring your child to a neuropsychologist for an evaluation here is a general idea of what […]
Marshmallows and Response Inhibition
Response inhibition is the ability to think before acting or speaking. There are a number of factors that can affect […]
A Quick Guide to Developmental Professionals
Realizing that your child is struggling can be overwhelming and scary. Here is a quick guide to some of the […]
What is Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy is an effective strategy for addressing symptoms of a number of disorders, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder […]