It can be challenging to talk to your teen about counseling or seeing a psychiatrist, but there are a few things you can do to make the conversation easier. Choosing the right...
When your child has special needs related to sensory sensitivities, it may effects their behavior at home, at school and out in public. Many parents wonder how they can help...
Sensory processing issues were first identified in the 1970’s by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, an occupational therapist. The idea being that some brains cannot process all of the...
Churches and ministries are becoming more inclusive for families with special needs. Many families are looking for the comfort and healing that church can provide when dealing with...
It’s not uncommon for children to struggle with emotional or behavioral issues from time to time. But, when those issues linger, you might start to get worried. Unfortunately,...
In recent years there has been a steady increase of virtual services for children and families, particularly as we have all tried to navigate the effects of the pandemic on mental...
As a parent, you want the best for your child. If your child is in need of counseling, therapy (OT, PT, SLP), or Telepsychiatry, you may be worried about how to pay for it without...
In most cases, the best place for children and teens to live is with their families. But when a child seems to be struggling for a long time, despite family support and community services,...
Getting therapy for your child or adolescent should be a solution – not a problem. When children are struggling with mental health issues and need professional support,...
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. But, we often associate it with adults. In truth, kids can actually be more susceptible to anxiety, especially...
The school bell has rung and summer is here. We’ve turned off our alarm clocks and are looking forward to lazy days filled with sunshine and relaxation. Does this sound like...
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the world. But, we often associate it with adults. In truth, kids can actually be more susceptible to anxiety, especially when...
When people think of Speech-Language Pathology, or Speech Therapy, they might imagine a child with a lisp who works with a specialist to learn how to speak clearly. While working to...
The kids are home for the summer and, of course, they’re bored! They have a lot of time on their hands now and will probably turn to the internet to entertain themselves, to...
What is Teletherapy?In recent years there has been a steady increase of virtual services for children and families, particularly as we have all tried to navigate the effects of the...
Graduating from high school can be an exciting time in a young person’s life. As parents, we have thought about and tried to prepare for this important day for many years. Most...
Once diagnosed with a disability, disorder, or syndrome, parents begin to wonder “when and how should I tell my child?” While there is not a universal age or guideline...
As a parent, you want the very best for your child or teen. By now, you’ve probably researched the best schools, the best pediatricians, the best dentists, and more. It’s...
Along with individual providers and clinics now offering virtual or online service options for patients, a growing number of companies that focus solely on providing telemedicine have...
When families have more than one child, parents can often feel overwhelmed trying to keep everyone happy, especially when one child has special needs and another child who is neurotypical....