PROMISING PRACTICES

There is nothing worse than thinking someone is really your friend, only to feel let down when that person fails to show up for you as you wish they had. Many of us have been there. In my experience this sense of disappointment almost always comes down to a mismatch in expectations. You thought you…

RESEARCH BRIEFS

Default interventions often backfire when a child with ADHD struggles with outbursts that are disproportionate in intensity or duration. A psychologist explains what parents need to know and shares strategies that can help.

For those seeking to support youth who display symptoms of cognitive disengagement syndrome, here are the most promising treatment directions and strategies.

When we understand the science behind this complex behavior, which is rooted in neurological, psychological, and sensory factors, we can have greater appreciation for the positive impacts of fidgeting.

Since every college or university sets its own requirements, students need to gather this crucial information for each school of interest.

Strong emotions can lead to serious social and professional consequences, even if the reasons for them are valid. It’s important to express them in the right ways at the right times.

Challenges with emotional regulation, verbal impulse control, metacognition, and working memory threaten your relationship. How can you avoid the escalations that transform tender love into toxic rage?

Inadequate education about how ADHD presents in older adults has led to widespread misdiagnosis or complete oversight of the condition: a personal and familial journey.