In October of 2012 the American Academy of Pediatrics gave neurofeedback their top rating in application to the behavioral symptoms of ADHD. This means that neurofeedback has met the highest standards currently being applied to the appraisal of psychosocial interventions.
Read the rest of ... American Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes Neurofeedback for ADHDNew research looking at children with at least one parent deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom shows that the length of deployment also has an impact on the mental health diagnoses of their children.
Read the rest of ... Impact of Parental Military Deployment on ChildrenAutism is a diagnosis that can lead to serious health and safety risks. Wandering-related factors, e.g. drowning and prolonged exposure, are believed to be among the main causes of death for the autism population.
Read the rest of ... Autism Spectrum Disorder and Risk of WanderingThe DIR®/Floortime™ Model is a framework (developed by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. and Serena Wieder, Ph.D.) for understanding and improving interventions with infants, children and adults who have challenges in relating, communicating and thinking, including autism spectrum disorders.
Read the rest of ... What is D.I.R.® Model / Floortime™ Play Intervention?Divorce is one of the most life altering experiences you and your children will ever face. Change usually involves letting go of things that are familiar in order that new possibilities can emerge. My commitment in Parenting Coordination is to help you create co-parenting strategies designed to help your children thrive and realize their full potential.
Read the rest of ... Parenting CoordinationIf you are interested in learning of a powerfully innovative new framework for addressing behavioral issues from infancy to adulthood you must attend the upcoming Early Childhood Conference, March 27, 2010.
Read the rest of ... Parents, Clinicians and Educators Draw “The Big Picture”When a child is struggling with developmental issues, mental illness or effects of trauma, my work is to collaborate with you in drawing your child into joyous, connected participation in the world.
Read the rest of ... Children are Miracles: A Letter to Parents