Parkinson’s and Depression
In the wake of Robin William’s tragic suicide this past week, I felt compelled to share some thoughts on not only the topic of…
The Personal Side of Suicide
Professionals have statistics and data to share on this issue, however, these thoughts are mine, as a sister who has been affected by…
Measuring a Child’s Growth
We all know that we measure a child’s growth in terms of height and weight, but there are other important developmental processes…
Teach Your Child Problem-Solving And Conflict Resolution Skills
1. Define the problem. Listen carefully to help your child identify the main issues without blaming others. It is important to get all…
Return to Learn: A Student’s Journey Following a Concussion
Recovery after sustaining a concussion can vary from individual to individual. Addressing the physical, psychological, and learning needs…
A Link Between Concussion and Depression
A recent, April 2014, issue of the APA Monitor on Psychology indicates that newly released research from Seattle Children’s Hospital suggests…
Updated Tool for Diagnosis of Autism
Diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder has been greatly assisted with the introduction of a newly revised assessment instrument.
Is it Normal Aging or Alzheimer’s
One of the unfortunate realities of life is that memory deteriorates over time. For most of us, the process actually starts around…
Neuroanatomy Continued – Non-Cortical Skills
Earlier I wrote about cortical skills, for example, those involving reading, writing, and arithmetic. However, there are other areas of the brain…
Neurosexism
I just learned a new word and a new form of stereotype – neurosexism. In short, this term refers to our tendency to believe that…