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As a parent, navigating the world of assessments for your child can feel overwhelming. You want to make the best decision to support your child’s growth, learning, and emotional well-being, but the options of providers and types of assessments seem endless! Two common types of evaluations that come up when parents call the office are neuropsychological […]
What is board certification? Board certification demonstrates expertise in the field and is the highest standard of the profession. It is a multi-step, rigorous process to ensure candidates have the breadth and depth of training required of an ABPP diplomate. Most importantly, individuals seeking a neuropsychological evaluation from a boarded neuropsychologist can be sure that
It’s Okay to be Unfocused! First, I blamed the pandemic for my poor sustained attention. It was such a stressful time, work was changing, I worried about family becoming ill- of course my attention was shot. Still now, I feel like there are moments when I am not as “on my game” as I was
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You might have seen my prior post from July 2021 entitled “Conscious Consumerism: Understanding Provider Competence and Getting The Services You Seek.” In that post, I endeavored to empower families with information and helpful questions to ask about their clinical provider’s competence. Given the increased mental health strain in our country (and quite frankly our
The end of 2021 was a busy time for many people, and I certainly felt like December came and went in a flash! One exciting piece of news I’d like to share is that my book, “A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Training Psychometrists: Promoting Competence in Psychological Testing” was released on December 13, 2021. Primarily written
The discussion of concussions has exploded in popular media in the last few years. It seems nearly every popular media site has done at least one or two pieces, sometimes many more, on the impacts of concussion and its related symptoms. In today’s blog post, Dr. Ghilain goes over the symptoms of concussion and
“I don’t have to worry about dementia until I am older, right?” My short answer…WRONG. Research has demonstrated that we are “laying the tracks” for dementia as early as our twenties and thirties, so while the symptoms of a dementia may present in older adulthood, supporting brain health and wellness starts much earlier. So, what
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In January 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics published updated guidelines for the identification, diagnosis and treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum. In today’s post, I walk through the behaviors that are consistent with an autism spectrum disorder. Autism Defined Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication/language as well
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder seen in my practice. Often co-occurring with other diagnoses such as dyslexia or epilepsy, my clients are often surprised to learn that ADHD is diagnosed based on 3 different behavioral profiles. In today’s blog, I share the 3 different types of ADHD, and the reasons
Today is World Heart Day, and so there is no better time to share information about congenital heart disease (CHD). Nearly 1% of children are born with CHD each year, making it a very common birth condition. Advancements in medical treatments for CHD allow >90% of diagnosed individuals to live long and fulfilled lives. However,
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