by Dr. Marcy Willard | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
This article was originally published on Clear Child Psychology. A common myth about autism is that your doctor or school can rule it out for your child. Let’s look into the myth and learn what you can do if you’re concerned about your child. Most doctors do not...
by Dr. Marcy Willard | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
As your child is moving from preschool to kindergarten, this can be an intimidating time for your family. To support you in this process, we have assembled the top ten skills to work on with your child. The Top Ten Skills You Want Your Child to Know Before Entering...
by Dr. Marcy Willard | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Autism has become increasingly prevalent. Public awareness in America has now increased to the point that it is now common to bump into someone with autism among friends and relatives. There is a recent debate over whether autism is a disease, disorder, or simply a...
by Dr. Marcy Willard | Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
OCD is one type of anxiety that can impact older children and teens. The trademarks of OCD are obsessive, compulsive, and intrusive thoughts. When your child has these thoughts, they feel compelled to do a task to ease anxiety instead of being able to ignore them. ...
by Dr. Marcy Willard | Jan 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Autism in childhood is primarily a disorder of social interaction. Kids with autism struggle to make and keep friends. The main challenge is something called “social reciprocity.” This term means understanding and participating in the give-and-take of social...
