I spent nearly a decade in various professional roles that led me to believe I was a “child expert” before ever becoming a parent myself. Before becoming a mother, I had values... Read more »
Co-authored by Kelly-Ann Allen, Ph.D., and Cassie Hudson A member of our research team handed a five-year-old a crayon and asked her to draw what makes her feel like she belongs at... Read more »
For many autistic students, the promise of inclusive education often comes with the reality of needing to adapt themselves to fit school environments, rather than schools adapting to meet their needs. That’s... Read more »
For many teenage girls, school is a place to discover who they are and how they fit in. But for girls with ADHD, that journey often involves masking their true selves to... Read more »
The way teenagers use their smartphones changes dramatically throughout high school, according to a new study that sheds light on the mental health and behavioral factors shaping their screen habits. While most... Read more »
Camouflaging involves autistic individuals hiding or suppressing their natural behaviors and traits to fit in socially, impacting their mental health, identity, and well-being. This can lead to heightened anxiety, depression, social isolation,... Read more »
Duncan, C., Hayes, J., & Cooper, M. (2025). Young people’s experiences of setting and monitoring goals in school-based counselling: A thematic analysis. Psycholog y and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 00, 1–20.... Read more »
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills vital for school, work, and life success. In education, SEL helps students manage emotions, set goals, empathize with others,... Read more »