During a diagnostic evaluation, a standard intake is meant to collect and organize information about a client prior to treatment. It is used as a platform for the clinician and...
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What are the early signs of autism?
The signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) vary greatly among individuals of all ages. Some children show signs as early as a few months old while others do not show...
Diagnostic Evaluation: Learning Disability
It is important to remember children with learning disabilities can have normal or above average IQ tests but do not fully demonstrate that potential on achievement tests. A discrepancy between...
Different Severities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting different areas of skills needed for a variety of functions. This results in social difficulties and the presence of restricted and/or...
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in children? Major depressive disorder is a form of depression characterized by chronic feelings of sadness or loss of interest and pleasure in activities...
Diagnostic Evaluation: Mood Disorders
What is a Mood Disorder? A mood disorder is characterized by emotional disturbances that consist of overly intense and persistent periods of sadness, elation, or both. These periods of intense...
Promoting sleep in children with ASD
Maintaining optimal sleep is vital for all, but most importantly for children across the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In typical development, sleep is important in impacting children’s growth associated with...
Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL)
What is the Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL)? The Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) is used to measure gross motor, visual reception, fine motor, expressive language, and receptive...
How to help your picky eater
Picky eating is common among kids and can be difficult for parents to manage, on top of everything else. Here are some strategies you can use to get your child...
How to help your hyperactive child
It can be overwhelming and chaotic when your child has more energy than you, especially when they do not have a productive, safe outlet for all of their energy. This...
How to help your child with sensory overload
What is sensory overload? Sensory overload is when you’re experiencing too much input from your five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing). This can also be described as being highly...
How to help your child communicate
Communication is necessary in order to understand and interact with the world around us. It includes all the ways we comprehend and connect with others. Our ability to communicate is...
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