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Sun setting over a lake at the end of summer representing the transition from summer to fall for families
Coping With End-of-Summer Stress: Tips for a Smooth Seasonal Transition 611 458 Dr. Menon
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Coping With End-of-Summer Stress: Tips for a Smooth Seasonal Transition

Coping With End-of-Summer Stress: Tips for a Smooth Seasonal Transition Understanding End-of-Summer Stress As summer begins to fade and fall approaches, many young adults notice a rise in anxiety, distraction, and overwhelm. What feels like…

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Managing back-to-school anxiety: a quiet moment with a book and a warm drink
Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families

Back-to-school anxiety is common and treatable. Dr. Vinita Menon explains why it shows up before school even starts, what the sleep research actually says, and what helps kids, including autistic and ADHD kids, most.

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Wondering If Therapy Intensives for ADHD and Autism Are Right For You? Here’s What To Know 1269 826 Dr. Menon
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Wondering If Therapy Intensives for ADHD and Autism Are Right For You? Here’s What To Know

Wondering If Therapy Intensives Are Right for You? Here’s What To Know   Introduction: Are Therapy Intensives Just for People in Crisis? Let’s get one thing straight: therapy intensives are not just for people in…

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Coping with Life’s Transitions 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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Coping with Life’s Transitions

Life’s transitions are hard for everyone. But for you, they feel excruciating. People describe you as smart but also “quirky” or “unique” or “going through a phase.” You’re always forgetting things. You may annoy friends…

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Therapy 101: Why Intensives for ADHD and Autism Are a Great Starting Point 1000 651 Dr. Menon
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Therapy 101: Why Intensives for ADHD and Autism Are a Great Starting Point

Therapy 101: Why Intensives Are a Great Starting Point Wondering about ADHD or Autism? Here’s Why Therapy Intensives Are the Perfect Place to Start Starting therapy can feel both exciting and a little intimidating, especially…

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Anxiety through the Middle School and High School Years 800 533 Shruti Kumar
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Anxiety through the Middle School and High School Years

Why am I always nervous for no reason? This might be the question running through your head as you move through middle school or high school. Anxiety can come from so many places, like tests,…

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How to Manage Social Anxiety at Summer Parties and Gatherings 1701 980 Dr. Menon
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How to Manage Social Anxiety at Summer Parties and Gatherings

How to Manage Social Anxiety at Summer Parties and Gatherings Navigating Social Anxiety During Summer Events A Trauma-Informed Guide for Adults Feeling Overwhelmed by Summer Invitations? You’re Not Alone. Weddings. Graduation parties. Backyard BBQs. Summer…

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Transform Your Summer: The Power of a Therapy Intensive 2560 1987 Dr. Menon
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Transform Your Summer: The Power of a Therapy Intensive

Transform Your Summer: The Power of a Therapy Intensive   As the sun warms the days and the world slows down just enough to breathe, many of us find a rare window of opportunity for…

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I feel jealous! Why? 540 360 Shruti Kumar
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I feel jealous! Why?

Jealousy and Other Complicated Feelings Growing up in a society where expectations are high can create a quiet but constant sense of competition- not just with classmates and colleagues, but with the people we love…

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Neurodivergence and Cultural Context I had the chance to sit down with Patrick from @AllThingsPrivatePractice, on his podcast, All Things Private Practice Podcast, where the focus is authenticity, normalizing self-doubt and impostor syndrome, and having…

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What happened to us? From connection to silence 780 438 Shruti Kumar
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What happened to us? From connection to silence

Finding a connection with someone can be one of the most rewarding feelings. Texting every day, sharing memes and late- night confessions – it all feels so exhilarating. Effortless. Rare. Most of all, it feels…

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Autism in Women: 9 Common Questions, Answered 1707 2560 Dr. Menon
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Autism in Women: 9 Common Questions, Answered

Introduction: Understanding Autism in Women When most people think of autism, they picture a young boy with social struggles. But autism in women often looks—and feels—very different. Autistic women are frequently misdiagnosed or not diagnosed…

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Perspectives on Seasons 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
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Perspectives on Seasons

Spring has come, bringing change, fresh opportunities, and more sunshine! Before long, we’ll be jumping into the summer season. I often talk about seasons in my work with parents. Personally and professionally, I find the…

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ADHD and Motivation: How to Start Tasks and Stay on Track 2560 1443 Dr. Menon
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ADHD and Motivation: How to Start Tasks and Stay on Track

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with difficulties in focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. However, one of the most challenging aspects of ADHD is the struggle with motivation and task initiation. Many people with…

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Is It a Skill Problem or a Motivation Problem? How to Help Your Child Succeed 1707 2560 Dr. Terry
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Is It a Skill Problem or a Motivation Problem? How to Help Your Child Succeed

Why can’t my kid __________? Fill in the blank. Get themselves dressed. Get their planner signed. Stay at the table through a whole meal. Or why won’t my kid listen to me and do what…

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Winter 2025:  Managing Anxiety in the Face of Catastrophic News: Navigating the Storms of Wildfires, Politics, and Seasonal Blues 1200 721 Dr. Menon
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Winter 2025:  Managing Anxiety in the Face of Catastrophic News: Navigating the Storms of Wildfires, Politics, and Seasonal Blues

In a world constantly bombarded by news of crises—wildfires ravaging California, political chaos shaking our nations, global health emergencies, and the list goes on—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. The weight of these catastrophic events, coupled…

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Holiday decorations and festive items representing the sensory and social overwhelm of holiday stress with ADHD
Managing Holiday Stress with ADHD: Tips for a Joyful Season 1100 1596 Dr. Menon
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Managing Holiday Stress with ADHD: Tips for a Joyful Season

The holiday season can be magical, but for individuals with ADHD, it can also feel like an avalanche of stress. Between the social commitments, gift shopping, decorating, and potential sensory overload, the holidays may intensify…

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A Parent’s Guide to Parental Stress 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
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A Parent’s Guide to Parental Stress

The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently issued a warning on parental stress that has resonated deeply with many families. More specifically, it validates what I see in parents on a daily basis and…

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How to Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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How to Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Ahh, Fall. Along with apple cider, bonfires, and pumpkins, it’s also time for your child’s first parent-teacher conference of the year. This post will help you prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences – from ways to prepare…

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What Are Sunday Scaries – And How to Tame Them 2560 1707 Dr. Menon
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What Are Sunday Scaries – And How to Tame Them

I used to feel sorry for Mondays, always getting the bad rap in the week’s lineup. But now, it sounds like Sundays are keeping Mondays company! So what exactly are “Sunday Scaries”? I’ve been hearing…

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Make the Most of Your College Breaks
Make the Most of Your College Breaks 612 408 Dr. Menon
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Make the Most of Your College Breaks

How do I make the most of my college break? Meet Amy. Amy is a college student who’s really looking forward to the upcoming summer break. She can’t wait to spend some quality time with…

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Good Enough Parenting 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
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Good Enough Parenting

Parenting is hard. And even when it’s easier, we often find ways to turn up the pressure on ourselves. Or we directly and indirectly feel the pressure from around us. Our parents. The parents of…

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Adult woman in a thoughtful moment representing the underdiagnosed experience of ADHD in adult women
Understanding ADHD in Adult Women 1707 2560 Dr. Menon
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Understanding ADHD in Adult Women

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with hyperactive children, but it’s crucial to recognize that ADHD can persist into adulthood, affecting individuals’ professional, social, and personal lives. While ADHD in adults is gaining…

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Deconstructing Autism 1000 800 Dr. Menon
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Deconstructing Autism

Dr. Menon’s podcast interview is live! Please pass this along to friends, colleagues, and clients so we can share facts, not fiction. Deconstructing Autism

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