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Practicing Gratitude
Practicing Gratitude 612 417 Dr. Menon
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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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Reduce Your Social Anxiety
Strategies to Reduce Your Social Anxiety 612 408 Dr. Menon
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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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AMA about ADHD and Autism
Questions about ADHD and Autism in Adults- Answered! 1080 1080 Dr. Menon
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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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life skills, skills for life
Executive Functioning Skills: The Foundation of Skills for Life 600 400 Dr. Menon
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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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decrease arguments with your children
How to Decrease Arguments With Your Children and Teens 612 408 Dr. Terry
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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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separation anxiety in children
Helping Children Cope with Separation Anxiety 612 408 Dr. Terry
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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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Woman looking thoughtfully representing the experience of ADHD in girls and women
ADHD in Girls and Women 612 442 Dr. Menon
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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…

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Person sitting with a blank, flat expression representing the experience of low motivation and inertia
Motivation isn’t coming? 278 373 Dr. Menon
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Motivation isn’t coming?

Motivation isn’t coming? What is motivation in the first place? In the field of psychology, motivation is defined as “what causes you to act”. It can be any type of action. For instance, you check…

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People at a social gathering representing the anxiety-provoking situations characteristic of social phobia
How to Manage Social Anxiety or Social Phobia 1000 545 Dr. Menon
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How to Manage Social Anxiety or Social Phobia

A party  invitation pops into your mailbox, inbox or phone and in your head you say…”Oh no!”.  Then you look around and wonder  “Did I just groan out loud?” You are definitely not alone. If…

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creating routines
Restarting Your Kids’ Daily Routine 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
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Restarting Your Kids’ Daily Routine

Raise your hand if the daily routine for the kids in your home fell apart at any time during the last 18 months.  Me! My hand is raised!  In my house, we started and stopped…

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Two people in an engaged conversation representing authentic social connection for autistic individuals
Autism and Social Connections – How does it work? 1707 2560 Dr. Menon
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Autism and Social Connections – How does it work?

There are a lot of common misconceptions about Autism and Social Connections. In this article, we’re going to talk about Autism and Social Connections and answer some of the most common questions about this topic.…

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Person looking thoughtfully into the distance representing the intersection of autism and female gender identity
Autism and Female Gender Identity 960 540 Dr. Menon
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Autism and Female Gender Identity

Autism and Female Gender Identity Please note: In this post I use the term “female” to reference and respect the inclusion of individuals socialized or identifying as girls/women regardless of their assigned gender at birth.…

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psychological test
The Ins and Outs of A Psychological Test 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
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The Ins and Outs of A Psychological Test

Many people wonder if a psychological test could help them answer questions about themselves or their child. They may be looking for an accurate ADHD or autism diagnosis. Or they may be concerned about a…

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College student outdoors with books looking stressed representing the anxiety and stress of college life
Overcoming College Anxiety and Stress 2560 1642 Dr. Menon
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Overcoming College Anxiety and Stress

  Student: “Everyone says I’ve got to have lots of fun before I leave for college.  Instead, I stay up at night wondering if I can actually do this.” Parent: “Is my child ready to…

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Pathological Demand Avoidance – Guest Post by Dr. Jessica Myszak 800 800 Dr. Menon
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Pathological Demand Avoidance – Guest Post by Dr. Jessica Myszak

I’d like to introduce a new colleague of mine, Jessica Myszak. We have a shared interest in supporting neurodivergent clients with evaluations and therapy. Since we are both credentialed with PsyPact, we can support clients…

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Child doing a healthy activity representing the building blocks of behavior management and routine
The Building Blocks of Behavior Management 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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The Building Blocks of Behavior Management

Recently, I had the opportunity to be on a panel with 3 other talented professionals in a webinar entitled Building Healthy Routines: Helping Students Help Themselves. We shared to parents tips on how to practice…

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Colorful brain illustration representing neurodivergent thinking and the benefits of neurodiversity-affirming therapy
How Can Therapy Help Neurodivergent Individuals? 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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How Can Therapy Help Neurodivergent Individuals?

How Can Therapy Help Neurodivergent Individuals I recently connected with a new colleague, Jessica Myszak. Jessica offers autism evaluations and other testing services for adults through telehealth. A thorough evaluation is the critical foundation for…

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Person with hands pressed to their temples representing the physical and emotional experience of anxiety
Anxious Thoughts are Sticky Thoughts 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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Anxious Thoughts are Sticky Thoughts

Anxiety is driven by uncertainty. Anxious thoughts start with asking yourself some innocent questions and then you realize an hour has gone by. “Lost in thought” takes on a whole new meaning! Your thoughts go…

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Does my kid need therapy?
Am I ridiculous for thinking my child needs therapy? 2560 1707 Dr. Terry
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Am I ridiculous for thinking my child needs therapy?

If ever there was a high-stakes job, parenting is it! Most highly skilled jobs require hundreds of hours of on-the-job training and/or years of post secondary education. Yet, kids–these most precious and precocious gifts–are given…

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Side-by-side comparison of ADHD and autism characteristics representing questions about differential diagnosis
Do I have ADHD or Autism/Asperger’s? 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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Do I have ADHD or Autism/Asperger’s?

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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Family calendar on a wall representing summer structure and routine for children and families
How to Create a Summer Schedule for Your Family 1500 1000 Dr. Menon
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How to Create a Summer Schedule for Your Family

Even if school’s out, structure can still be “in”. In fact, you (and your kids) really need it and by taking a few simple steps, you can create a summer schedule for your family that…

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