Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
With the New Year fast approaching, it is a good time to reflect on the last year. How did the year go for you? Did anything in your life change? It is also a time to think about what you would like to work on for the upcoming year of 2016. Planning […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
For many, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year;” however, this time of year can also create feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. During the holiday season, there are so many demands from family and friends to plan or attend gatherings, exchange gifts, create a pleasant atmosphere, and the […]
By: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
One individual who has worked tirelessly to help educate others about autism spectrum disorders is Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin was diagnosed with autism in 1950. As a child, she communicated her needs by screaming, peeping, and humming, and she did not speak until she was 3 ½ years old. Her parents […]
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 […]
I remember the first time that I lost someone that I cared about. I was 5 years old. My kindergarten teacher used to bring her daughter to school to work with the children in my class. I remember when the class was informed about her motorcycle accident and that she would not be coming to […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
Everyone experiences sadness at some point in their lives; however, the expression and severity of this emotion is unique to each individual. For some people, feelings of sadness can be so severe that they impact the person’s ability to function, leading to depression. Depression, however, is more than just feelings of sadness […]
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 […]
Authors: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a term that gets used frequently in society. Individuals with ADHD struggle in areas of focus, concentration, and attention, and/or they may demonstrate hyperactive or impulsive behaviors. Typically, ADHD is diagnosed in childhood, but according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as […]
A psychological evaluation (also known as a psychological assessment or psychological testing) is a series of tests and interviews that help yield information about a person. Specifically, a psychological evaluation is aimed at highlighting a person’s pattern of behaviors, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. Psychological evaluations are extremely useful in helping determine an individual’s diagnosis, which […]
Parenting is a complex and challenging task. Parents often feel unsure of themselves and wonder if they are parenting “the right way.” There is no particular parenting manual that can tell you exactly how to be the best parent, as children are unique and warrant different responses and strategies from their parents. However, research has […]
