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.
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. 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.
All of us experience changes and life events that can be challenging. Life has ups and downs, and sometimes we need support to help manage certain obstacles or difficulties. Friends and family are wonderful sources of support; however, sometimes their expectations, beliefs, desires, or values can cloud their ability to give unbiased […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
