Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.
In recent times, the topic of bullying has become a popular discussion amongst parents, teachers, and psychologists. With the introduction of social media in the early twenty first century, a new type of bullying, cyber bullying, has emerged. The current statistics about the spread of bullying are increasingly […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.
School can be challenging for any child, but children diagnosed with a learning disorder are likely to face more barriers as they navigate through school. In order to address these obstacles and provide your child with the most appropriate supports in school, it is recommended that your child […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
As everyone in the world tuned in to watch the Olympics in Rio, Brazil, many of the athletes exceeded expectations with their performances. To be a part of the Olympic games requires a certain level of confidence, persistence, strength, and drive. It also helps to have a team of people supporting the […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
It’s that time of year again: summer is over and children are headed back to school. Here are some tips for starting the school year on a positive note and helping your children transition back to school life.
Meet your kid’s teachers and tour the school.
This will help you visualize where your […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
As we get older, it can be challenging to remember what it feels like to be in grade school. While in school, children and adolescents, often feel pressure to fit in with their peers and to follow the group’s trends. As a parent, your job is to protect your child from danger, […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
There are many different kinds of therapists, and it can feel overwhelming or confusing to determine whom you should contact, as well as what type of appointment you need. First let’s start with the different types of degrees and titles that you will see after the therapist’s name, on their website, or […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.
For many people, the biggest challenge of beginning therapy is finding the right therapist. When people are seeking out a therapist, they tend to search for a therapist with whom they can connect, who has experience in their specific areas of need, and who demonstrates a deep understanding […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
Stress is something that everyone experiences. At different times in our lives we have more stress due to health factors or environmental factors that we cannot control (i.e., a move, a break up, buying a car). Contrary to what you may think, stress is not always a negative experience. A healthy amount […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
In May of 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fifth Edition (DSM-5) was released, which is the most current version of the manual that specifies diagnostic criteria for various mental health diagnoses. In the DSM-5, the diagnoses previously designated as Asperger’s Disorder, Autistic Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) were […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
In the United States, 5.7 million children in public school were receiving some type of special education services in 2011 (National Center for Learning Disabilities: NCLD). Of the 5.7 million students, 42% of these children were diagnosed with a learning disorder, 7% with autism, 19% with speech and language impairments, 13% experienced […]
