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What is Dyslexia

Wilfred van Gorp, Ph.D., ABPP Dyslexia is an often used term but one that is often misunderstood. The core problem for persons with dyslexia is difficulty reading—for reasons that are not yet fully understood, some persons from birth have trouble learning to read. Even as they mature,

How Do You Get ADHD

Wilfred G. van Gorp, Ph.D., ABPP ADHD always appears in childhood and in many, persists into adulthood. But how a person acquires ADHD is not definitively known. It does not come from watching television, an unhealthy diet (alone), or poor parenting. Rather, ADHD is a brain condition that has a

How Testing Accommodations Can Help You and Your Children

It's estimated that 6.4 million American children between the ages of four and 17 have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Cognitive impairments like ADHD and related issues are extremely common but if left untreated or undiagnosed, can cause all kinds of serious

Understanding and Identifying the Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disorder largely associated with reading issues. Dyslexic individuals typically have trouble reading in a traditional manner. And while they might not be functionally illiterate, they still struggle with understanding and comprehending words and passages. It's important to

Neuropsychological Evaluations: 4 Frequently Asked Questions

Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty that focuses specifically on the brain and its ability to function. There are various tests associated with neuropsychology that can determine how skills and behaviors are related to brain structures and cognitive systems. These neuropsychological

Psych 101: School, Clinical, and Neuropsychologists

When you consider how many mental illnesses and disorders exist in the world, it makes sense that we'd need specialized forms of therapies to treat them individually. By educating psychologists in one specific focus of treatment (such as family therapy, which centers on the family dynamic), patients

Understanding ADHD: 6 Frequently Asked Questions

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a cognitive syndrome that can cause various issues throughout life if not properly dealt with. If proper ADHD testing is scheduled and you are focusing on managing it properly, it can actually become a powerful asset in your life. Here are some of

4 Signs of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder

It's estimated that 6.4 million American children between the ages of four and 17 have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Though the majority of people associate ADD with childlike behavior, adults can certainly have ADD, as well. These cognitive issues aren’t the end of the

3 Amazing Tips That Will Help Throughout Your Journey as a Parent

Congratulations on your newborn baby! This will be the most giving, memorable, and amazing chapter of your life, though it’s not going to be easy. You’re probably not going to sleep more than an hour or two for the next... 15 or 16 years. But it will all be worth it. No matter how many sleepless

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