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Children, Autism, and Change: Tips to Make Transition Easier

January 16, 2024

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities face various challenges. One such challenge involves transition, which is the act of moving or changing from one activity, routine, or setting...

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School Shootings and Community Gun Violence: What to Say to Children and How to Help Them Cope 

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
December 17, 2025

School shootings and gun violence have become a horrible reality in our country. Mass shootings are distressing, but school shootings may be especially difficult for children. Reports of shootings in perceived safe places...

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Understanding the Different Types of ADHD: What Parents Should Know

Brian Coyne Kavanaugh, PsyD
December 2, 2025
If your child has trouble focusing, sitting still, or controlling impulses, you may wonder whether it could be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, or what kind of ADHD it might be. The truth is, ADHD isn’t one...
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Substance Use in Teens: An Expert's Top Advice

Robert Miranda Jr., PhD, MEd
September 2, 2025
Teen substance use is a growing concern that impacts families, schools, and communities nationwide. While experimentation with drugs or alcohol may seem like a rite of passage to some, the consequences can be far-reaching...

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