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By: Julie Weieneth, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist, NESCA

As summer winds down, many families begin shifting their focus to the upcoming school year. We start to notice store shelves filled with backpacks and notebooks. We update our calendars with orientation events and fall sports schedules. Parents also start thinking about new teachers, ch...


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By: Alison Burns, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist, NESCA

Behind the simple sticker chart or reward chart is decades of solid science. Psychologists and brain researchers have found that these charts work because they tap into how the human br...


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By: Erin Gibbons, Ph.D. 
NESCA MA Clinical Director; Pediatric Neuropsychologist

I am a parent of two amazing children, one of whom is neurotypical and one of whom is neurodiverse. Finding the balance between supporting my neurodiverse child while also giv...


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By: Julie Weieneth, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist, NESCA

For many families with children who have ADHD, the end of the school year brings both relief and anxiety. While the break is welcome, the sudden loss of routine can be dau...


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