Pediatric Psychology Associates

Pediatric Psychology Associates Providing customer care virtually and locations: Aventura, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Weston, South Miami, & Boca Raton.

04/30/2026

Autism in Girls Looks Different

Autism in girls can be quieter and easier to miss. It may show up as strong social awareness but difficulty keeping up, masking to fit in, intense interests that look typical, or internalized anxiety rather than outward behaviors.
Because it doesn’t always match what people expect, many girls are overlooked or identified later. Recognizing these patterns early can make a meaningful difference in support, confidence, and long term outcomes.

If you’ve noticed signs like these in your child, reaching out for guidance can be a helpful first step.

Summer Social Skills Programs Are Filling Up ☀️🧠A quick reminder that PPA’s Summer 2026 Social Skills and Life Skills Pr...
04/29/2026

Summer Social Skills Programs Are Filling Up ☀️🧠

A quick reminder that PPA’s Summer 2026 Social Skills and Life Skills Programs are open for registration. These small group programs are designed to help children and teens build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop real-world social and problem-solving skills in a supportive setting.

With limited spots available across Aventura, Boca Raton, Miami Beach, South Miami, and Weston, now is the time to start planning ahead for summer.

If you’ve been considering extra support for your child or teen, this is a great opportunity to combine structure, growth, and fun in one place.

Call 305.936.1002 or visit the link in bio to learn more and secure your spot before sessions fill.

🌟 Meet Roseanne Lesack, PhD, BCBA-D, ABPP! 🌟 Dr. Lesack is a trained provider of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)...
04/27/2026

🌟 Meet Roseanne Lesack, PhD, BCBA-D, ABPP! 🌟 

Dr. Lesack is a trained provider of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for families with children exhibiting emotional dysregulation and defiant behavior. Dr. Lesack is also a trained provider of Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). SPACE is an evidence-based treatment developed at the Yale Child Study Center to work exclusively with parents to treat children exhibiting problems such as anxiety, phobias, OCD, and selective mutism.

Dr. Lesack completed her doctorate at Fordham University in New York and completed her training through Emory University School of Medicine in the Severe Behavior Program at the Marcus Autism Center. After completing her training, she served as an assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine focusing on treating pediatric feeding disorders. Upon moving down to Florida, Dr. Lesack was the director of the Mailman Segal Center Clinics at Nova Southeastern University, overseeing three specialty clinics: The Developmental Assessment Clinic, The Challenging Behavior Clinic, and The Feeding Disorders Clinic. Currently, Dr. Lesack is also an assistant professor at Regis College and trains master’s level students in ABA.

At PPA, Dr. Lesack works with children and their families via teletherapy.

Supporting connection, community, and meaningful opportunities 🤍PPA is proud to support The Social Cog and their upcomin...
04/21/2026

Supporting connection, community, and meaningful opportunities 🤍

PPA is proud to support The Social Cog and their upcoming Sunrise to Sunset fundraiser, helping create spaces where adults with autism can build friendships, strengthen social skills, and experience a true sense of belonging.

Events like this play an important role in supporting social development, independence, and real life connection beyond the clinical setting.

Save the date for May 2, and consider getting involved or supporting a cause that continues to make a lasting impact in our South Florida community.

04/17/2026

If you’ve been following along and still have questions about PCIT, this is a helpful place to land.

PCIT is designed to strengthen the parent child relationship while giving caregivers practical tools to navigate behavior and emotional challenges with more confidence and consistency over time.

Visit the link in bio to connect with our team, and feel free to share this with a parent who may find it helpful.

Meet the Summer Program Facilitators ☀️Our Summer 2026 Social Skills and Life Skills Programs are led by a team of exper...
04/16/2026

Meet the Summer Program Facilitators ☀️

Our Summer 2026 Social Skills and Life Skills Programs are led by a team of experienced clinicians dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults build confidence, strengthen social connections, and grow real-life skills in a supportive setting.

From conversation skills and perspective-taking to independence and decision-making, each group is thoughtfully designed and guided by licensed professionals who understand how to meet students where they are.
Swipe to learn more about this summer’s programs, locations, and dates.

Spots are limited across all locations. Reach out to learn more or secure a spot!
📱305.936.1002
📧groups@mailppa.com

Showing up for the community 💪 This past weekend, Dr. Carella joined Moshe Banin, ED of One House, and Elisabeth Hayes, ...
04/16/2026

Showing up for the community 💪 

This past weekend, Dr. Carella joined Moshe Banin, ED of One House, and Elisabeth Hayes, BCBA, at the “One WOD” autism fundraiser, a community workout in support of autism awareness in South Florida.

The event supported One House, an organization focused on creating opportunities for adults with autism through community, continued growth, and independent living.

Moments like these are a reminder of how important connection, support, and community are for individuals and families navigating autism.

04/10/2026

Meet the directors… as babies 👶🤍

Summer 2026 Programs Are Here ☀️We’re excited to introduce our Social Skills and Life Skills Programs at PPA. Designed f...
04/09/2026

Summer 2026 Programs Are Here ☀️

We’re excited to introduce our Social Skills and Life Skills Programs at PPA. Designed for children, teens, and young adults, these groups focus on building confidence, strengthening social connections, and developing real-life skills in a supportive, structured setting.

From conversation and friendship skills to independence, organization, and decision-making, each program is tailored by age to meet participants where they are and help them grow.
Led by licensed therapists and offered across multiple South Florida locations, our small group format allows for meaningful practice, guidance, and connection.

Spots are limited. Reach out for more information or to inquire about availability.

Support doesn’t stop in childhood.At PPA, we work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy and evaluations ta...
04/07/2026

Support doesn’t stop in childhood.

At PPA, we work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy and evaluations tailored to each stage of life. From anxiety and ADHD to life transitions and emotional support, care evolves as needs change.

If you’re looking for support for yourself or your child, we’re here to help. Reach out to learn more.

🌟 Meet Maria Pia del Castillo, PsyD! 🌟  Dr. del Castillo earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern...
04/02/2026

🌟 Meet Maria Pia del Castillo, PsyD! 🌟 

Dr. del Castillo earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed training in a range of clinical settings, providing individual therapy, group therapy, and comprehensive evaluations. She completed her pre doctoral internship at APA Accredited AHRC New York City, where she worked with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and later completed her post doctoral residency at Pediatric Psychology Associates under the supervision of Dr. Judith Migoya, with a focus on neuropsychology and evaluations. She also led PPA’s SURF Groups for three years in both the Weston and Aventura offices. Dr. del Castillo is a bilingual clinician who provides services in both Spanish and English and also offers supervision for masters and graduate level students.

Dr. del Castillo currently sees patients in Aventura both in person and virtually.

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