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 >>
Being Neurodiverse in a Neurotypical World – Voices of Compassion Podcast
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? – Voices of Compassion Podcast
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 >>
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 >>
ADHD in Girls – Voices of Compassion Podcast
The data shows that ADHD is diagnosed in boys more often than girls. Why is that? Join us as we talk with Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Dylan Stewart, PsyD, both psychologists at CHC, in exploring the factors behind this disparity. Read more >>
How to Recognize ADHD in Women
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not discriminate — people assigned female or male at birth can both have it — diagnosis often does. And while young boys are the group most likely to receive — and be treated Read more >>
How Are ADHD Symptoms Different in Boys and Girls?
Research suggests boys are more likely than girls to receive an ADHD diagnosis — but that doesn’t mean the condition affects more males than females. In fact, women are more commonly diagnosed with ADHD later in life — and girls Read more >>
Why ADHD Goes Undetected in Girls
Despite being one of the most common pediatric behavioral health conditions, affecting around 6 million young people, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently missed in girls and female adolescents. Read more >>
Coping with the Stigma of ADHD
There’s nothing shameful about having attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) — or at least there shouldn’t be. But in our society, people who have the disorder are somehow seen as “defective,” which is clearly untrue. Can this stigma be Read more >>
Learning Specialists to the Rescue
High school, college, and early adulthood are filled with challenges. From juggling school, extracurriculars, and friendships to planning for the future, there’s a lot to manage. When school struggles crop up, your first instinct might be to get help from Read more >>
