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Whenever I assess children, one of the icebreaker tasks to start the evaluation, I ask the kids to write three things they like to do. Almost without fail, at the top of the list is, “I like to play video

Earlier this month, Dr. Uchenna Umeh of the Hospital for Special Surgery published an article titled “LGBTQ+ Basics: 10 Things Your Queer Patient Wishes You Knew,” which highlighted some simple, yet effective steps in affirming patients’ identities during …

On June 13, 2022, The New York Times shared the news of Toby Keith’s stomach cancer diagnosis. McKenna Oxenden wrote:

Toby Keith, the country music star, announced on Sunday afternoon on social media that he was treated for stomach cancer

Stress cardiomyopathy is a heart illness that occurs suddenly. In about 75% of cases, it is brought on by a sudden, severe, emotional or physical stress. That is why a popular name for stress cardiomyopathy is “broken heart syndrome.” Symptoms …

Parents frequently consult with me asking whether or not I think their child has dyslex­ia. When I ask the parents if they know what dyslexia is, a vast majority will say some­thing like: “Isn’t that when you read upside down

By identifying the “red flags” as early as possible, you are on the path to giving the child what is needed to develop a solid foundation of fundamental skills, to allow success with reading.

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April 21, 2022, marks the 15^th Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations (UN). This yearly event celebrates psychologists and highlights the importance of psychology in a global context. It also provides an opportunity to demonstrate to the public …

“Take life as you find it, but don’t leave it that way. Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” – William E. Channing

It has been a long two years since …