Blog from the Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center
The Blog from the Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Center is based on existing research and our clinical expertise. For simplicity, we did not include references or citations unless we are sharing information from a specific source.
Science changes and evolves. Hundreds of scientific papers can be published on a single topic within months, so it can be challenging to keep up! This means that information shared in our Blog might become outdated or inaccurate. We are also continually growing as clinicians, as clinical care is both an art and a science. Please let us know if you catch errors that need correction. We are always open to feedback because we are always learning! Also feel free to make requests for topics you want to learn about. Contact us at [email protected]
Does Online Socializing Help Kids Build Social Skills?
Your teenager may spend hours texting friends, sharing videos, talking while gaming, or connecting over FaceTime. Yet, when you suggest inviting someone over, going to…
“I’ve Told Them a Hundred Times!” Why Some Children Struggle with Everyday Routines
Every parent has experienced some version of this… You ask your child to get ready for bed. Ten minutes later, they’re still sitting on the…
Is My Child Lazy? What Their Behavior May Actually Be Telling You
Few words worry parents more than lazy. It often starts with observations that seem difficult to explain. Your child avoids homework, but happily spends hours building with…
My Child Is a Picky Eater. When Should I Be Concerned?
Few parenting challenges create as much daily stress as mealtime. One child happily eats almost anything that is served (at least before a certain age…).…
Helping A Child Find Their Own Voice
We all want children who can make decisions, solve problems, express their needs, and eventually navigate adulthood without relying on someone else to tell them…
Why Some Kids Forget How to Play Without Screens
During school breaks or weekends, parents report that their child is “bored” when screens are removed. They wander around the house, complain that “there’s nothing…
Why Bright Kids Get Missed
Parents of bright children describe a similar and confusing experience when concerns arise: Their child is described to be very capable, intelligent, creative, or advanced. They…
Is My Child Too Young for an Evaluation?
When parents of a young child start to observe developmental differences with language, attention, behavior, school readiness, social connections, and more – they often wonder… …
Should You Tell Your Child Their Diagnosis? (explaining ADHD, autism, and learning disorders)
One of the most common questions parents ask after an evaluation is: “Should I tell my child their diagnosis?” The simple answer is, “yes”… but let’s talk…
What Research Is Teaching Us About Dyslexia
Over the past two decades, researchers have learned much more about how children learn to read, why some children struggle, and how best to support…
When Parents Need Direction, Not Just Schools
Families often come to me after a prior evaluation with a diagnosis in hand—and lingering questions about what to do next. The report may be…
How Do I Know If My Child Needs a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
At some point, many parents find themselves asking a quiet but important question,“Are we missing something?” This question often comes after you’ve already taken steps to…