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Peyton Rockford
September 15, 2023

Setting Boundaries As A People Pleaser

Are you a people pleaser? You might be one if you tend to: Focus on other people’s needs more than your own. Ease other’s discomfort, even if it increases your own discomfort Desire acceptance and…

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Peyton Rockford
August 28, 2023

Emotions and Art

Emotions and Art Out of the dozens of emotions we have in our daily lives, we can usually name 3-5 of them. In a world full of change, loss, wins, and surprises, it is likely…

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Dr. Terry
July 3, 2023

Mindful Living

The term, ‘mindful living’ can sometimes produce feelings of stress, anxiety, and a bit of angst. Why? Because we think mindful living requires peace, quiet, and the thing none of us seem to have-time. On…

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Peyton Rockford
June 21, 2023

Play As A Way Of Coping With Stress

Play As A Way Of Coping With Stress Do you remember being a child? The infinite nature of the world around you? The objects of everyday life around you becoming tools for play? But then…

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Dr. Menon
May 10, 2023

Deconstructing Autism

Dr. Menon was interviewed recently about autism for this podcast. Please pass this along to friends, colleagues, and clients so we can share facts, not fiction. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076175/12779198

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Dr. Menon
May 3, 2023

Overcoming Starting Blocks

Task Initiation Challenges and Strategies to Overcome Blocks to Getting Started We’ve all been there – that moment when you know you need to start a task, but it feels like an uphill battle…

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Dr. Menon
April 19, 2023

Transform Chaos Into Purpose

How the Pandemic Inspired Intentional Living – And How It Taught Us to Transform Chaos Into Purpose It’s often said that a crisis can be an opportunity for growth, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been…

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Dr. Menon
March 18, 2023

Make the Most of Your College Breaks

Why it is important to create and manage a schedule even for unscheduled times to make the most of your college breaks? Meet Emily. Emily is a college student who’s really looking forward to the…

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Dr. Menon
March 4, 2023

Autism and Gender Equity

Dr. Menon was an invited speaker at an international conference in February 2023. She had the opportunity to share insights from her clinical work about gender differences in diagnoses, common misdiagnoses, and how to collaborate…

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Dr. Terry
March 2, 2023

How to Help Your Child Build Habits That Last

In this blog, we’re going to talk about How to Help Your Child Build Habits That Last. Developing good habits is a fundamental part of raising happy, healthy, and successful kids. Habits are like building…

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Dr. Menon
February 21, 2023

Easy Mindful Practices You Can Add to Your Routine

Why do you need easy mindful practices you can add to your routine? In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and whirlwind of activities that compete for…

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Dr. Terry
February 2, 2023

Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever have that nagging feeling that you’re not good enough? Like you’re constantly on the verge of being exposed as a fake? That, despite your achievements and successes, you still struggle with feelings…

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Dr. Terry
January 22, 2023

How to Respond to Awkward Questions From Your Kid

Kids say the darndest things! How to respond to awkward questions from your kid? They are inquisitive by nature and are wired to be curious about the world around them. Sometimes they ask the cutest…

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Dr. Menon
December 22, 2022

Helping Someone with Seasonal Depression – More than the Winter Blues

Helping Someone with Seasonal Depression? What is Seasonal Depression anyway? Do you know someone who just wants to curl up inside and hide away during the coldest months of the year? Who looks like they’re…

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Dr. Terry
December 22, 2022

Making the Holidays a Stress-free Occasion for You and Your Kids

Making the holidays a stress-free occasion for you and your kids could seem like a daunting task for some (or most!) parents. After all, you have to juggle between taking care of your kids, house…

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Dr. Menon
December 13, 2022

Livestream with Dr. Menon

Thanks to WHAT-A-CANINE and Therapy for Pet People for including me in the book discussion. It was a great hour chatting about therapy, diagnostics and making sense of the clues people give us. https://fb.watch/hnzj6vylle/

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Dr. Terry
November 12, 2022

Parenting Hacks to Help Your Kids Get Their Homework Done

If there’s one complaint that can bond almost all parents of school-aged children together, it’s our common frustrations with completing homework. It often seems that no matter the size of the task, kids find reasons…

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Dr. Menon
October 28, 2022

Practicing Gratitude

When was the last time you felt grateful for something? What did you feel grateful for?? More importantly, how did you feel after you expressed your genuine appreciation? Were you happier? Did you see the…

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Dr. Menon
October 20, 2022

Strategies to Reduce Your Social Anxiety

Are you uncomfortable and self-conscious in everyday social interactions? Does the thought of making conversation at a party make you nervous and tense? Do you go out of your way to avoid meeting other people because…

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Dr. Menon
October 11, 2022

Questions about ADHD and Autism in Adults- Answered!

Dr. Menon recently dedicated some time to answering questions about ADHD and Autism on Reddit. She was so happy to answer these thoughtful questions and hopes her answers helped the readers. Here are some categories…

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Dr. Menon
October 6, 2022

Executive Functioning Skills: The Foundation of Skills for Life

Executive Functioning Skills: The Foundation of Skills for Life In this article, we’re going to talk about Executive Functioning Skills and why they are considered The Foundation of Skills for Life. Why is my kid…

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Dr. Terry
September 21, 2022

How to Decrease Arguments With Your Children and Teens

Stop the Power Struggles: How to Decrease Arguments With Your Children and Teens Do you remember the first time your child negotiated with you? You were probably amused with them acting and speaking like an…

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Dr. Terry
August 19, 2022

Helping Children Cope with Separation Anxiety

When you try to head out for work or even to run errands, your child is sulking, throwing tantrums, and doing his/her best to keep you from leaving the house. Now that you’ve returned to…

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Dr. Menon
June 15, 2022

ADHD in Girls and Women

If you have boys and men in your life who are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have you wondered if you or your daughter might be too? ADHD often looks different in girls. It can…