After a full workday, many adults with ADHD feel completely drained—far more than their neurotypical peers. One study found that 62% of people with ADHD experience chronic fatigue. But this isn’t just... Read more »
This is Part 2 of a series. Read Part 1 here. I am the only child of an only child who now lives in an assisted living facility thousands of miles away.... Read more »
When autistic children undergo treatment for anxiety, how can we know if it’s working? While clinical interviews are considered the gold standard for evaluating mental health outcomes, they are often impractical in... Read more »
There is a great deal of published data on individual and partner qualities that define which people consistently create successful relationships. The building of a healthy family takes more than just currently... Read more »
Autistic people often experience rumination—repetitive, intrusive thought loops that can resemble anxiety or depression. From the outside, these thought patterns can look like classic worry or sadness, raising an important question: Are... Read more »
Recently, my wife and I found ourselves at an outdoor concert—a vibrant scene that quickly became a test of endurance under the sweltering evening heat. It was standing-room-only, a sea of concertgoers... Read more »
New parents often wonder how their unique personalities and past experiences will shape their parenting. But less obvious is the influence partners have on one another in the early stages of caregiving.... Read more »
Since the 1990s, sociocultural psychologists have written much about a variable called “construal of self” (Markus and Kitayama, 2010). Construal of self is a fancy term for how people view themselves and... Read more »
Synaptic plasticity refers to the nervous system’s remarkable ability to change and adapt throughout life. At its core, it involves alterations in the strength and structure of connections, known as synapses, between... Read more »
As a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, I see firsthand how challenging it is for many patients to acclimate to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. In addition to being familiar with the... Read more »