Dr. RJ Guanco - Neurodevelopmental Psychologist

22/02/2025

📱Screen Time and Child Development: What Parents Need to Know

📣 A recent study found that increased screen time for children as young as 1 year old was linked to developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills by the ages of 2 and 4.

🙏🏻While technology has its benefits, excessive screen exposure during early childhood may impact a child’s ability to express themselves, interact with others, and develop critical thinking skills.

🧠Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, let’s prioritize meaningful interactions and real-world explorations to help our little ones grow and thrive!

Full Study: JAMA Pediatr. 2023;177(10):1039-1046. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.3057

14/01/2025

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13/09/2024

Did you know that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) often have overlapping symptoms?

Proper assessment is crucial because ADHD and ASD require different approaches for effective support.

12/09/2024

Are you concerned about your child’s developmental milestones? 🧒 👧

Every child grows and learns at their own pace, but sometimes they may need a little extra support to thrive. Addressing your child’s unique needs early on can make a significant difference in their future success and development.

I specialize in understanding how brain 🧠 development impacts Children’s behavior and learning. I am competent to assess and diagnose neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral problems by evaluating psychological state, personality, intellectual skills, memory, attention, and executive functioning across the lifespan.

Book a consultation today by messaging us directly.

09/06/2024

Emotional intelligence is a powerful tool, as it helps you see when people agree or disagree with you, and manage the consequences. These tips can help you start building your skills today.

10/05/2024

Today is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day!

Helping children learn to identify and handle strong emotions is important for their emotional growth, and the role of parents and caregivers are vital in this journey.

Here are some science-tested strategies that you can use to help teach your children this critical skill and set them up for success later in life: https://at.apa.org/nkn

20/04/2024

Are you concerned about your child’s developmental milestones? 🧒 👧

Every child grows and learns at their own pace, but sometimes they may need a little extra support to thrive. Addressing your child’s unique needs early on can make a significant difference in their future success and development.

I specialize in understanding how brain 🧠 development impacts behavior and learning. Competent to assess and diagnose neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioral problems by evaluating psychological state, personality, intellectual skills, memory, attention, and executive functioning across the lifespan.

Book a consultation today by messaging us directly.

19/04/2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Children with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. They may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention (CDC, 2022)

15/04/2024