You’ve likely heard of Applied Behavior Analysis, often called ABA, from a pediatrician, school counselor, or another parent. It’s a topic that comes up often, sometimes with enthusiasm and sometimes with hesitation. If you’re here trying to understand what ABA therapy is, you’re doing exactly what a supportive parent should: gathering the facts before deciding […]
Maybe it’s the way your child seems to look through people instead of at them during a chat. Or maybe it’s the third meltdown this week over a routine change you thought was small. You may even find yourself watching other children navigate playdates with an ease that feels out of reach for your family. […]
Does Therapy Help With Anxiety and Stop the Cycle? You might be wondering, does therapy help with anxiety, or is it just another temporary fix? You have probably tried the breathing exercises. You have downloaded the meditation apps. Maybe you even memorized a few grounding techniques that sometimes work in the moment. Yet, the racing […]
Flying Anxious? How to Deal with Turbulence Anxiety Effectively The seatbelt sign flashes on. The captain’s voice announces, “It’s going to be a little choppy ahead.” Your hands grip the armrests as the plane shifts beneath you. Your heart rate climbs, and you glance at the flight attendants for reassurance, even though you know turbulence […]
Does this sound familiar? You were diagnosed with ADHD as a child. You learned all the strategies and tested all the routines to find the best ones for your mind. But now, as an adult, things worse. Your strategies aren’t working as well anymore. And no matter how diligent you are, your routines just aren’t […]
The ADHD-Memory Connection: How Executive Function Impacts What You Remember You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. You lose track of what someone just told you mid-sentence. Your child brings home another note about a missing assignment that they said they finished. These moments feel unsettling, and over time, they chip away […]
Are you feeling tired of and frustrated with continuously repeating instructions and worried about phone calls from school? Are you at your wit’s end, unsure what to try next? You want something practical, something that explains your child’s behavior instead of blaming them. As a parent trying to understand distressing behavior, you might just turn […]
Your head pounds. Your shoulders are tight. Your thoughts racing. It’s scary, confusing, and lonely all at the same time. Not to mention the pain. Is it just a rough day, is the pain in your head causing your tight feelings, or can anxiety cause headaches? Many adults and children come to us, at Pennsylvania […]
You open your eyes, and before your feet even touch the floor, your heart is already racing. Thoughts of fear and doubt start firing immediately. If this sounds familiar, you might be wondering how to break the cycle of morning anxiety that keeps stealing the start of your day. Please know this: You are not […]
