Author name: Alfred J. Amado, PhD

Developmental Psychology is devoted to studying and understanding children’s psychological growth and the many behavioral changes as a natural part of growth. While it is considered developmentally appropriate for a 3-year-old to throw a tantrum because she does not want to leave the park, we likely would not say the same for a 10-year-old.  That’s

Young children will often develop a feeling of separation when they have to get back or go to school for the first time. As a parent, it is helpful to find possible ways of managing the emotions that are developed for the best interest of the child. Some kids may get excited about the idea

Choosing the right child therapist is an important decision. There are many excellent therapists in the area, but there are also those who are not very good. There are also those who just may not work well with your child. Here are a few tips and tricks to use to find the correct therapist for

The Many Advantages of Therapy Therapy can help people of all ages. It’s no surprise that it’s becoming increasingly common and popular. Adults can get a lot out of regular therapy sessions. The same goes for teenagers, senior citizens, and even children. Children can benefit greatly from regular therapy. A child therapist can actually in

Every parent wants their child to live a successful, fulfilling life with as few obstacles or hardships as possible. Any diagnosis can be devastating, and an autism spectrum disorder can certainly cause worry. However, with our three tips, you can cope with a diagnosis of autism in order to give your child the best care

Psychological testing can provide many answers to a child’s way of solving problems. For instance, assessing the cognitive abilities of a child allows for a thorough understanding of different processing abilities (i.e., verbal, spatial, short-term memory, working memory, executive function, and processing speed to name a few). Such understanding helps identify different processing strengths and