Q+A: What Should I Tell My Daughter About Her Dyslexia Diagnosis?
Although some parents worry that “labeling” their children’s problems will somehow damage them or make them feel bad about themselves, the fact is that the majority of people (kids and adults, alike)...
View ArticleCómo Obtener Una Evaluación Básica Realizada A Través De Su Distrito Escolar
¿Cómo se completa una evaluación básica a través de su distrito escolar local? Bueno, la respuesta corta es: “Usted La Solicita”. Sin embargo, si usted es un padre que ha intentado completar una...
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My Son Was Diagnosed With ADHD. How Do I Talk to Him About It?
Question: My son was just diagnosed with ADHD. How do I talk to him about it? Dr. Braaten’s Answer: Educating yourself is a great way to prepare for this conversation, and there are a lot of resources...
View ArticleAsk Ellen: How to Keep The Learning Going This Summer
Summer is often a time when families seek to balance fun and structure. But many are feeling uncertain about what lies ahead due to disruptions to their kids’ school year and changes in their summer...
View ArticleAsk Ellen: How to Develop Your Child’s Executive Function Skills
Executive function skills are essential for kids to thrive at school and at home. Planning, staying organized, and managing time are important for academic success and balancing the responsibilities of...
View ArticleQ+A: My kids are 8 and 5 years old. How can I teach them executive function...
Question: My kids are 8 and 5 years old. How can I teach them executive function skills? Dr. Braaten’s Answer: Younger children aren’t really ready to have strong executive function skills, which...
View ArticleCBT Snapshot: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for ADHD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based kind of talk therapy that can help those struggling with mental health challenges. In this series, Dr. Ellen Braaten gives a glimpse of how CBT...
View ArticleTalking About ADHD
It’s normal to be distracted or disorganized from time to time. But some kids have more trouble paying attention and staying on track than their peers. In this Parent Strategy Announcement (PSA), Dr....
View ArticleAll About ADHD: Behavior, Medication, CBT and More – Shrinking It Down
Today’s episode of Shrinking It Down is all about ADHD. We revisit some of the most helpful conversations we’ve had with clinical experts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in kids...
View ArticleAutism: Making the Transition to College, feat. Chris Keary, MD
Starting college for the first time can be a big deal for all kids, but for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder there’s even more to consider for making it a smooth transition. As parents, how do we...
View ArticleNavigating Special Education in Schools Part 1: Legal and Practical Tips
Welcome back to a new season of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple! For our season premiere, Gene and Khadijah are joined by two special guests who specialize in learning disabilities and...
View ArticleNavigating Special Education in Schools Part 2: Working with the Team and...
This is the first blog post in a two-part series on navigating special education in schools. The focus of this first post is on general legal and practical tips for parents. The second post focuses on...
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