A girl who finishes her homework, keeps her desk neat, and rarely talks out of turn does not look like the textbook picture of ADHD. That picture was built around boys who could not sit still. So, when ADHD in…
Crying easily with ADHD is not a control problem or a sign that your emotions are disproportionate. It is a direct result of how the ADHD brain regulates emotional responses. For many adults in New Jersey managing work, relationships, and…
Creating the best environment for adults with ADHD is not about perfection or rigid organization. It is about designing a space that works with your brain instead of against it. For many adults in New Jersey balancing work, family, and…
It’s common for adults with ADHD to appear successful on the outside. But that’s the thing; it’s often a veneer of meeting deadlines, performing in demanding roles, and managing families, finances and responsibilities. Under the surface, they might experience a…
The brain’s a mystifying organ; attracting people far and wide hoping to unlock its secrets. But when it’s affected by ADHD, it can cause daily struggles with attention, big emotions, or impulsive behavior. Many parents don’t realize the bond between…
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children (8.4 percent), though it also affects many adults (2.5 percent). General or common symptoms of ADHD include: Inability to stay focused, which can lead…
Recent celebrity suicides have shed more media light on the issue of depression and suicide. Any time someone commits suicide, family, friends and acquaintances are left in shock and sadness. There is often an overwhelming question of why and why…
We are excited to start offering a social skills group for children in grades 1-3 starting Saturday June 23 at 9am. This group will be run by Olga DaSilva, LCSW and will focus on different aspects of social skills including…
It can be very difficult as a parent to watch your child come home from school in tears, withdrawn, or moody only to find out that they are being teased or bullied at school. Here are some key tips to…
Do you sometimes wonder if your child is addicted to video games? Is getting off or ending video game sessions often the cause of fights or meltdowns for your child? In an increasingly digital world, children are spending more time…