Applied Behavioral Analysis Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA, is a type of therapy for individuals with autism. This article will explain the basics of ABA and how it works for children with autism and their parents. What Is Applied Behavioral Analysis? The basis of applied behavioral analysis is that...
Anxiety Foods – Foods that Help or Hurt Anxiety
Are there Anxiety Helping Foods for Children? Anxiety problems like generalized anxiety disorder are very common illnesses in the United States. Many parents notice a connection between their child’s diet and symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental and behavioral health problems. But what does the research on nutrition and...
Children’s Anxiety at Bedtime: How to Ease Sleep Anxiety
Children’s Anxiety at Bedtime There are many parents who describe they find their children have anxiety at bedtime. Your child may be having concerns or anxiety related to problems at school such as social issues or social anxiety, problems within the household or family, or a number of other different...
Asperger’s Symptoms You May Not Know About
Aspergers Symptoms - What you Should Know The term Asperger's Syndrome is a type of neurological disorder, which is also called by other names such as High Functioning Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. It directly affects different aspects of a person’s character, like their use of language, social interaction patterns,...
Children’s Psychiatrist Near Me
Finding a Children’s Psychiatrist Near Me “How to find a Children’s Psychiatrist Near Me” is a common question we often receive from our readers. We understand the fact that it’s much more difficult to find a children’s psychiatrist than a general psychiatrist. We understand how painful it is...
ADHD vs ADD – Recognizing the Differences
What is ADHD vs ADD? Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) share many similarities. Their names, some of their symptoms, and the age group often related to these conditions are often similar. However, ADHD vs ADD are not the same diagnosis and can respond differently to treatments....
Anxiety Attacks Triggers: What Causes an Attack?
If you want to know anxiety attack triggers, then it is important to first understand anxiety. Anxiety involves feelings of worry, apprehension, and concern about present, future, or past events. Anxiety also manifests as a feeling of fear, terror, or hyper-vigilance (feeling anxiously alert to your surroundings) without a clear...
[VIDEO] How to Tell if your Child has ADHD?
10 ways to tell if your child has ADHD 10 Ways to Know if your Child has ADHD Video Transcript 00:05 hey this is dr. Paul again child and adolescent psychiatrist I'm here today to talk 00:09 about mental health issues and children 00:10 today I'm going to talk to...
How to Choose a Child Psychiatrist
Choosing the Best Psychiatrist For Your Child Knowing how to choose a child psychiatrist that is right for your family is a difficult process. As your child is growing up and in their early formative years, it is important to try to be aware of any childhood issues or challenges...
10 Games for Kids with Anxiety
Playing games is a great way to get your child talking and laughing with you, and also teaches important skills like dealing with chance and the unknown as well as failure. Here are 10 great games that I recommend parents play with their children who have anxiety: Jenga. This game...