ADHD makes it difficult to remember things, to focus, and to be attentive for long periods of time. It can be hard watching your child struggle with these challenges. You don’t understand. Your patience runs thin sometimes. It can be frustrating for you, your child, teachers, and peers. No one understands unless they are also […]
What TV Gets Right and Wrong About Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- October 1, 2022
- Autism, Behavioral Issues, Executive Functioning
- by newfocus_academy
Atypical, The Good Doctor, and the new Power Rangers movie: what do they all have in common? They all include a main character on the spectrum. While neurodevelopmental disorders on tv is more inclusive than ever before for autism in the media, some have pointed out that it’s only showing one side of autism. No […]
New Study Shows the Cons of Typical Schools & Pros of Autism Schools
- October 1, 2022
- Autism
- by newfocus_academy
If you’re the parent of an adolescent on the spectrum, it’s no surprise to you that kids with autism often feel left out in school. They often feel like outcasts, like they don’t fit in–and their neurotypical peers don’t really try to change that. Autism schools–that is schools created specifically to aid students on the […]
What is an Autism School and How Can it Help My Child?
- December 13, 2021
- Autism, Behavioral Issues, Executive Functioning
- by admin
Research has indicated that students with autism can make progress on educational and social goals within inclusion classrooms. While both public and autism-focused schools can provide assistance for your child, there are a few important things to consider prior to making the decision of where to enroll your child. According to the National Research Council […]
Teens on the Spectrum and School Phobia
- October 18, 2021
- School Refusal
- by admin
Being a teenager brings along waves of emotions, puberty, and social desires. School is not only used for education, but is often a playground for peers to experience friendships, break-ups, and the developmental changes of growing up. The need to fit in is on each teen’s mind. During their formative years, adolescents are learning which […]
Identity Issues After Traumatic Brain Injury
- September 21, 2021
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- by admin
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) typically results from a harsh or violent blow to the head creating damage to brain cells or tissue. In mild cases, brain cells may only be affected temporarily, however in more severe cases traumatic brain injury can result in bruising, torn tissues, bleeding, and other physical damage to the brain. Severe […]
Each and every one of us is unique in our own way. As the old saying goes, no two brains think alike, which is honestly a good thing! Every single person has unique brain anatomy, which is a big part of what makes us all individually unique. Unfortunately, society doesn’t always recognize humans’ innate uniqueness […]
Due to the difficulties socializing for those on the spectrum (ASD), having ASD and anxiety are often two co-occurring issues. Regarding all teens, social anxiety is common as they want to fit in with their peers, but this anxiety is amplified when being on the spectrum. By learning about how these issues function together and […]
Factors Affecting Academic Confidence in Teens with Learning Disorders
- July 8, 2021
- Executive Functioning
- by admin
Learning disorders can already make school difficult enough, but societal views and practices regarding the treatment of learning disorders have led to a variety of issues in the emotional realm. A recent study, published in the British Journal of Sociology and Education, found that grouping students based on their academic ability shows significant negative impacts […]
Our Treatment Team’s Approach Using the Autonomy Development Model
- June 28, 2021
- Autism, Executive Functioning
- by admin
Teens with autism struggle with becoming more independent and making decisions on their own. They are more likely to reject help and act impulsively or self-destructively or rely on caretakers to continue to meet their needs. Neither of these paths are effective in helping teens with autism live healthy, independent, and productive lives. While […]