Interview with George Sachs, PsyD form the Adult ADD Summit 2019
Emotional Intelligence
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health Using Technology
When I attended the recent Innovative Learning Conference, I participated in a session by Faye Sahai, the managing director of Vinaj, a company that invests in mental health innovative solutions and startups to address depression, anxiety, and suicide in young people. I found her presentation, Mental Health Innovations, and Possibilities, eye-opening and encouraging. After the conference, I spoke with Faye and asked her to share some of the information from her presentation with all of you. How did you become … Read more
Addressing the Link Between Learning Differences—and Anxiety & Depression
Last month I took part in a panel discussion at the Innovative Learning Conference in San Mateo, California. This conference brought together top people in the fields of learning, neuroscience, and clinical practice, including Ned Hallowell, Thomas Brown, Akihiko Takahashi, and Adam Gazzaley. Following our panel discussion, we collaborated to answer some of the questions that we did not have time to address during our talk. I am sharing the questions and answers below, along with some additional helpful resources. … Read more
Parenting Your Child for Career Success
Whether your child is five, fifteen, or twenty-five, the issue of career development is an essential and valuable discussion. I believe this to be true for “typical” children, along with every other person. Why – because how we view ourselves, how we picture our future, and what we are exposed to as we learn and grow into our future selves has a tremendous impact on the trajectory of our lives. Now before you start thinking that I want young children … Read more
What is Executive Function, and Why Should Every Parent Care?
This blog post originally appeared on WootTutor.com As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to reach their potential and thrive in the world. Fortunately, science now helps us understand what gets in the way of some people being able to achieve their goals, large and small. You may have heard the term “Executive Function.” It is part of the brain located in the prefrontal cortex, and it is the last part of the brain to develop. Executive … Read more
How can Occupational Therapy Help My Child with ADHD?
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy can be a great addition to your child’s treatment team for managing the symptoms of Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Like other disciplines that may be involved in your child’s care, an occupational therapists’ goal is to empower children with ADHD and teach them the skills they need to be confident, independent and succeed in life. Whether in your child’s school as part as a service provided weekly, as an occasional … Read more
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