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 >>
A Parent’s Guide to Neurodiversity
“Neurodivergence is a form of human diversity,” says Julia Barnes, PhD, a child and adolescent psychologist at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “Just like there’s no normal, correct or superior race, gender, ethnicity or culture, there’s 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 >>
Teens, Social Media and Mental Health [downloadable]
In Pew Research Center’s latest survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 and their parents finds that parents are generally more worried than their children about the mental health of teenagers today. Still, teens are growing more wary of Read more >>
Autism Rates in US Rise Again to 1 in 31 Children
An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases. The CDC’s data was from 14 states and Puerto Rico in 2022. The previous estimate — from Read more >>
Executive Functioning Tools and Resources
There are many tools and strategies that can help with organization, attention, focus, planning, and prioritization. The following are some tools our learning specialists love and use at the Schwab Learning Center. Read more >>
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a diverse array of markers and traits. So much so that every individual on the autism spectrum experiences a variety of symptoms different to the next person and many ASD symptoms can be found in Read more >>
Conditions That May Look Like Autism, but Aren’t
A few decades ago, most people had never heard of autism. Now, you probably hear about it regularly. Autism is short for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s a group of neurodevelopment (or brain pathway) disorders that cause behavior and communication Read more >>
6 Cognitive Distortions That Fuel Anxiety in ADHD Brains
Cognitive distortions are biased, irrational, and often automatic thoughts that trigger and amplify anxiety and negative thinking. These unhelpful thought patterns matter because our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all linked. When you view events, situations, and yourself through a Read more >>
