by The Children's Treatment Center | Jul 29, 2019 | General
Our very own Dr. Ali Cunningham recently released a book, Counseling Adults with Autism. The cover art for the book was produced by a local man with autism, Michael Vidal (pictured here with Dr. Cunningham). Counseling Adults with Autism is a practical guide for...
by The Children's Treatment Center | Jul 12, 2019 | General
Toddlerhood is defined as the age range from 12 to 36 months. During this period, a child’s emotional and cognitive development grows by leaps and bounds, as do their social skills. This also coincides with the time when children are likely to go into a daycare...
by The Children's Treatment Center | Jun 14, 2019 | General
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) comes with a variety of challenges. For many children, it can mean issues with compulsiveness and repetitive behaviors, learning and social deficits, and a resistance to change. ASD also can manifest with various emotional difficulties –...
by The Children's Treatment Center | May 20, 2019 | General
We all have our anxious moments or times when we are depressed. It’s normal to feel these emotions when we are in stressful situations. In children, anxiety and depression can manifest differently than it does in adults. We often see more dramatic signs of...
by The Children's Treatment Center | Apr 17, 2019 | General
If your child is hungry, be wary of letting them reach for the chips or soda – junk foods could affect their mood. In fact, recent studies are showing that food and mental health are more closely linked than we realize. Felice Jacka, president of the...