psychology

The Path To Becoming Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology Through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)

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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 …

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Why Board Certification?

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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 …

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Concussion: Promoting Facts over Media-Sensationalized Fiction

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  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 …

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Autism Spectrum Disorders: What is This “Spectrum,” And Why Are So Many Affected?

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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): 3 subtypes

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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 …

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Congenital Heart Disease (CHD): Why Are Heart Problems a Concern for Neuropsychologists?

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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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How Do We Identify and Support Children with Dyslexia?

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Dyslexia is a type of Reading Disability. It is diagnosed when a person has difficulties with recognizing, spelling, or decoding (sounding out) unfamiliar words. As you might expect, early struggles can have a ripple effect, leading to reading confusion and reduced vocabulary words as the child matures. So how is a child with dyslexia identified, …

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Conscious Consumerism: Understanding Provider Competence and Getting The Services You Seek

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Before going to a doctor or specialist, I learn more about the doctor’s credentials. Where did the doctor complete his or her medical degree, residency and fellowship? What concentration was his or her fellowship training in? Is the program where they graduated from reputable and well-established for that area of expertise? Has the doctor obtained …

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