It is normal to experience stress and anxiety during uncertain times, and many people have been finding it challenging to maintain their mental equilibrium during the current COVID-19 crisis. While making it mandatory for everyone to remain at home and to maintain distances from one another in public is necessary […]

A concussion is a type of brain injury that occurs when excessive force or trauma is applied to the head. Millions of concussions occur in children, adolescents, and adults every year in the United States. Concussions can occur when engaging in strenuous physical activities, such as high-contact sports, or from a […]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, affects people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Though it’s often associated with military veterans who have returned home from war, anyone who has experienced trauma can develop the symptoms of PTSD. In addition to war veterans, this includes those who have […]

A relationship with someone who suffers from PTSD can be very challenging. Whether it’s your family member, relative, significant other, or friend who is coping with PTSD, you’re essentially coping with the disorder, too. You’re not alone, though, and there are ways you can help your loved one on their […]

  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological disorder that is also considered a developmental disability. The symptoms of ASD are measured on a spectrum from subtle and mild symptoms to severe cognitive and developmental delays. Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder display symptoms such as delayed speech, difficulties with verbal communication […]

Your child is struggling in school. You’ve noticed some warning signs and you think it’s possible they have a learning disability or disorder. What do you do? Where do you start? This guide will give you a starting point and help you along the path to becoming educated and informed. […]

Transitioning from high school to college is often stressful, especially for those with learning difficulties.  Taking class notes, studying, and sitting exams come with particular challenges for those with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and other learning challenges. Without proper guidance and direction, some students with learning difficulties cannot meet the weighty […]

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically considered a childhood disorder, but it follows many people into their adult lives. As it does in childhood, ADHD impacts substantially more men than women. An estimated 5.4% of men aged 18 to 44 have ADHD compared to 3.2% of women, according to the National Institute of […]

Self-advocacy is necessary for college students with learning disabilities as they navigate their postsecondary education. If you are a student with a learning disability, learning to self-advocate allows you to gain the tools you need to get the most out of your college learning experience. Reviewing information about how you […]

Recognizing the Early Signs of Dyslexia in Children Do you think there’s something holding your child back in school? Learn to identify the early signs of dyslexia and get your child the help they need. You’ve heard the idea that someone who is dyslexic reverses their letters. They write the […]