Children, Adults, and Families
Specializing in working with Neurodiverse Individuals

It is my great pleasure to tell my teenage and young adult clients that I was a full grown adult before I got my first email address. It...

Good marriages are really good, so I spend a lot of time thinking about and working on making marriages better. To that end, I have come...

Recently I have been interested in the idea of teaching neurotypical people to be better at communicating with my neurodiverse clients. ...

It has been my experience that there is less bullying being reported to me by the kids I work with. It would not surprise me that this...

A common trend among families with a young adult on the spectrum is the situation where one parent becomes the "good" parent and the...

Sunday morning is when I go for my run. I love running but if I go too often my body rebels, so I'm limited to about once a week. This...

A parent's ability to form the character of their child decreases dramatically at age 18. Prior to this, I think the relationship...

There are many ways to think about anxiety, but as a behaviorist I often focus on anxiety patterns. Some people worry in the mornings...

The time to apply for work is when you have a job. I have seen this axiom proven many times over with people who are looking for new jobs....

In October 2019 Scientific American writer David Noonan wrote that research suggests failure is essential for success. Search Failure...

There is a growing need for professionals who can effectively work with young adults on the spectrum and with related neurocognitive...

Isolation can cause low mood, and passive social interactions can help.

Recently people have been telling me they feel anxious and depressed, and they often report they feel they just need a break. I think...

A recent interaction reminded me of a talk with my child's preschool teachers many years ago. My child was having some classroom...

January 31 marks the eve of the first official day we can forget about our New Year's resolutions. I had numerous talks this year about...

Psychologists, like me, are considered medical supports for families of children with special needs. Parents in such families are...

Now is the time to stop telling your kids what to do and instead help them figure it out.

Planning and organizing skills can be helpful when treating depression.

Parents often tell me one of their goals for therapy for their child is making friends. Having friends is sometimes the ultimate end of...

I have known a couple of professional nannies in my time. One nanny told me a story of a family with many children and the dinnertime...