Advice & Resources

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Autism

Why I advocate for Direct Support Professionals
Source: Autism Published on 2018-09-14
I'm glad 'Atypical' Season 2 addressed this crucial autism topic
Source: Autism Published on 2018-09-13
Advancing medical care through the ACE Kids Act
Source: Autism Published on 2018-09-05
Tune in: Research and health-related webcasts of interest to the autism community
Source: Autism Published on 2018-08-21
I was bullied because I was different, here is my advice
Source: Autism Published on 2018-08-17

ADHD

“The Simulation Exercises That Expand Educators’ Understanding of Neurodivergent Students”
Source: ADHD Published on 2023-03-29
100 ADHD Parenting Tips – One Every Day
Source: ADHD Published on 2023-03-28
10 Captivating Audiobooks for Middle Grade Readers
Source: ADHD Published on 2023-03-27
Free Template: Introduce Your Child to Camp Counselors
Source: ADHD Published on 2023-03-26
Live Webinar on May 18: Teen Driving Rules: ADHD Guardrails to Avoid Distractions and Accidents
Source: ADHD Published on 2023-03-22

Psychotherapy

Podcast: Loneliness and Litigation: A Lawyer’s Case Study
Source: Psychotherapy Published on 2020-12-10
Inside Schizophrenia: Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatments
Source: Psychotherapy Published on 2020-12-09
Caregiving for Schizophrenia
Source: Psychotherapy Published on 2020-10-21
Podcast: Relationships and Rose-Colored Glasses
Source: Psychotherapy Published on 2020-10-15
The Fallacy of Positive and Negative Emotions
Source: Psychotherapy Published on 2020-08-26

Parenting & Children

Understanding a Dysfunctional Childhood
Source: Parenting & Children Published on 2020-10-13
The Parent’s Balancing Act: Using the Word ‘No’
Source: Parenting & Children Published on 2020-08-29
Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child
Source: Parenting & Children Published on 2020-08-27
Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child
Source: Parenting & Children Published on 2020-08-27
Back to School and Cognitive Dissonance
Source: Parenting & Children Published on 2020-08-24

OCD

What to Do with Intrusive Thoughts?
Source: OCD Published on 2020-08-12
COVID-19 and Responsibility OCD
Source: OCD Published on 2020-06-23
COVID-19 Challenges to OCD and ED Recovery
Source: OCD Published on 2020-04-22
How the Coronavirus Affects People with Health Anxiety
Source: OCD Published on 2020-03-13
Psychology Around the Net: February 8, 2020
Source: OCD Published on 2020-02-08

Depression

Podcast: Depression Management Hints and Tips
Source: Depression Published on 2020-11-24
How My Husband’s Chronic Depression Forever Changed Our Family — for the Better
Source: Depression Published on 2020-08-25
What I Wish I Had Said about Mental Health and Suicide
Source: Depression Published on 2020-08-25
Are There Potentially Positive Outcomes from COVID-19?
Source: Depression Published on 2020-08-24
Suicide After Suicide: What We Must Do to Break the Cycle
Source: Depression Published on 2020-08-16

Anxiety

Podcast: How to Mentally Prepare for Anything
Source: Anxiety Published on 2020-10-22
Dealing With Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19
Source: Anxiety Published on 2020-09-21
Is Your Brain Tired? You May Be Mentally Fatigued
Source: Anxiety Published on 2020-08-28
Are There Potentially Positive Outcomes from COVID-19?
Source: Anxiety Published on 2020-08-24
Have You Caught an ‘Emotional Virus’?
Source: Anxiety Published on 2020-08-17

Resources

Hotline Numbers

Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-252-2873
Gang Crime Prevention Center of Illinois – 1-888-411-4192
National Runaway Switchboard – 1-800-621-4000
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Rape Crisis Center – 1-888-293-2080
School Violence Tip Line – 1-800-477-0024

Tip Sheets

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression in Children & Adolescents

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Helping children & teens cope with stress

Coping with Divorce/Separation

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helpful Links

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Eating Disorder Association

Understanding Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)