Improve Communications with Your Neurodiverse Child [downloadable]
Whether a child is autistic, has ADHD, or navigates the world with other neurodevelopmental differences, their communication styles may not always match typical expectations. This article explores practical, respectful ways to start conversations with neurodiverse kids—focusing on curiosity, patience, and Read more >>
Supporting Wellbeing and Redefining Success [presentation]
What does it really mean to “succeed” in 2025—and how can we help our kids get there without burning out? In this honest, insightful, and timely webinar, Dr. Patty Crisostomo, licensed clinical psychologist at Children’s Health Council (CHC), joins Genavae Read more >>
Building Resilience — Guidance for Parents and Caregivers [presentation]
Raising resilient kids isn’t about shielding them from stress — it’s about equipping them to handle life’s curve balls with confidence and care. In this warm and insightful talk, CHC Child and Adolescent Therapist, Abby Havlik, shares practical, research-backed strategies Read more >>
Navigating Stress: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Kids Through Mental Health Challenges
Growing up is a complex journey for everyone, and for LGBTQIA+ kids and teens, the path can be especially tricky. From navigating identity to facing social stigma, LGBTQIA+ youth often encounter unique challenges and stressors that can impact their mental health. Read more >>
Digital Wellness: Finding Balance in A Connected World
In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between digital devices and family well-being. We examine how screen time affects developing brains and physical health, from sleep disruption to attention impacts. Our CHC experts, Vidya Krishnan, MD and Olivia McDonald, Read more >>
Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. The word neurodiversity refers Read more >>
Levels of Care in Mental Health Treatment
Mental health challenges are common in childhood and impact many kids, teens, and families. In fact, the CDC found that about 1 in 7 children between the ages of 3 and 17 had a diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition Read more >>
The Science of Student Motivation
David Yeager, a former middle school teacher, learned early in his career that to truly motivate adolescents, it’s crucial to connect schoolwork to a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. Now a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Read more >>
Being Neurodiverse in a Neurotypical World
Join us for this podcast episode as we explore the experience of neurodivergent individuals navigating a world designed for neurotypical minds. In this conversation with CHC experts, Melanie Hsu, PhD, Clinical Director and licensed psychologist and Marjan Ebadi, PhD, licensed Read more >>
Is it Really Autism or Something Else?
Autism diagnoses have increased in the last several years. Why is that? Join us as we explore the nuanced world of neurodevelopmental disorders and how several conditions can present with symptoms that mimic autism spectrum disorder. Our CHC expert licensed Read more >>
