Dr. John Carosso

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Dr. John Carosso

Child Psychologist available to conduct psychological diagnostic evaluations for autism, ADHD, and related childhood problems.

Clinical Director of Community Psychiatric Centers, Autism Center of Pittsburgh, and Dyslexia Diagnostic & Treatment Center

07/23/2025

NEW ARTICLE: Summer Fun with Your Child with Autism: The Complete Expanded Guide
I’ve shared tips before, such as in “Summer Break Is Fast Approaching” and “No Meltdown Outings”, but this post brings everything together and expands on key areas, including allergy safety and handling dogs. Think of this as your ultimate summer resource!

Read the article here: https://loom.ly/eFwWR_E

Summer activities can be stressful, especially if you have a child with Autism. Here are some new and expanded tips to ensure safe summer fun with your Autistic child.

07/02/2025

NEW ARTICLE: Why Parent Support Matters - And How I'm Here To Help
Research consistently shows that when parents of children with Autism receive adequate support and resources, both they and their children experience better outcomes. That's why I've compiled a list of free resources to assist you.

Read the article here: https://loom.ly/aqgtAKg

Dr. Carosso talks about the significance that support for parents and caregivers of children with Autism plays in positive treatment outcomes.

06/25/2025

Dr. Carosso’s eBooks are moving to Substack!

EBook now available - Dr. John Carosso's eBook - ABA in a Parent-Friendly Format.
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach is often misunderstood, despite being frequently cited and seemingly mysterious. Put simply, it is a systematized and regimented series of approaches to analyzing, understanding, and modifying behavior. This eBook answers the following questions:
1. What is ABA?
2. What is ABA used to treat?
3. How is the ABA approach implemented?
4. Does it work?
5. What is DTT, and how is it involved in ABA?

I also share several valuable videos that demonstrate the implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis, as well as examples of DTT and various interventions.

Dr. Carosso’s eBook - ABA in a Parent-Friendly Format
Substack Link: https://loom.ly/t9ril3E

Applied Behavior Analysis, or (ABA), is sometimes prescribed as treatment for Autism. But what is ABA? How is it implemented? And will your child benefit from it? I answer all these questions and share invaluable videos about the ABA process in today's eBook.

06/18/2025

Dr. Carosso’s eBooks are moving to Substack!

EBook now available - How We Treat Series: Depression and Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, and Emotional Outbursts.
This “How We Treat” eBook will target the five most common reasons that parents seek help from me for their children. What are these most common issues? Drum roll please… they are childhood depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and explosive outbursts. This article will highlight each of these challenges and provide a parent-friendly description of the condition, its causes, and a step-by-step approach to how it's treated.

Dr. Carosso’s eBook - How We Treat Series: Depression and Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, and Emotional Outbursts
Substack Link: https://loom.ly/hb_rEBA

This eBook is a deep dive into ways Dr. Carosso and his team treat the five most common childhood behavioral and emotional challenges: Anxiety, Depression, Autism, ADHD, and Emotional Outbursts. With his more than 30 years of experience as a licensed Child Clinical Psychologist and Certified School....

06/18/2025

NEW ARTICLE: Parenting with Presence: The Power of Getting Softer, Closer, and Calmer
Let’s face it—parenting is hard. When your child is upset, defiant, or overwhelmed, it’s easy to slip into frustration or raise your voice. However, neuroscience suggests that children don’t respond well to intense stimuli. Today, I want to dive a little deeper into that idea and highlight the importance of remaining calm, getting down to your child’s level, and inviting them into cooperative problem-solving.

Read the article here: https://loom.ly/Ls4_uis

Dr. Carosso emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and inviting your child to participate in cooperative problem-solving.

06/14/2025

https://helpkidsthrive.substack.com/
Check out my latest audio posts on Substack covering topics of teaching conversational skills for those with autism, managing early-childhood panic and anxiety, and how to properly use sticker charts - and you're thinking, 'really, what's so complicated about sticker charts'? Well, it'll be worth checking out the post :) Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

With more than 30 years of experience as a licensed Child Clinical Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist working in private, inpatient, outpatient, residential, school, and home settings, I look forward to helping you and your family. Click to read Help Kids Thrive, by Dr. John Carosso, Psy...

06/11/2025

Dr. Carosso’s eBooks are moving to Substack!

EBook now available - Dr. Carosso's eBook: Autism and Self-Stimulatory Behaviors
Self-stimulatory behaviors, often referred to as "stimming," are repetitive movements, sounds, or actions commonly observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This eBook is a comprehensive review of stimming behaviors, as well as their purpose, impact, and treatments. Previously available to readers of Dr. John's blog, this eBook content is now included with all paid Substack subscribers.

Dr. Carosso’s eBook - Autism and Self-Stimulatory Behaviors
Substack Link: https://loom.ly/hS-8H2I

Self-stimulatory behaviors, often referred to as "stimming," are repetitive movements, sounds, or actions commonly observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This eBook is a comprehensive review of stimming behaviors, as well as their purpose, impact, and treatments.

06/11/2025

NEW ARTICLE: When To Explain The Autism Diagnosis To The Child
One of the more delicate and important conversations a parent may face is how—and when—to tell their child that they have a diagnosis of autism. Understandably, parents want to handle this moment with care, ensuring the explanation is both empowering and appropriate to the child’s developmental level.

So, when is the right time? Today's article talks about how to determine when to discuss your child's autism diagnosis with them and how to guide the conversation.

Read the article here: https://loom.ly/fwtegAU

One of the more delicate and important conversations a parent may face is how—and when—to tell their child that they have autism. Understandably, parents want to handle this moment with care, ensuring the explanation is both empowering and appropriate to the child’s developmental level.

06/08/2025

Check-out the latest - how to make 'loss of privilege' actually work!!

How to make 'taking away privileges' actually work

06/07/2025

Hair test at one month can detect autism? Not holding my breath, and clearly highly suspicious, but who knows? Costs $500.00 and not covered by insurance. I'll have to investigate more but seems it's far more accurate ruling-out autism (92.5%) than ruling-in autism (no stats given and only suggests further developmental evaluation is needed). Ultimately, either way, a child has to demonstrate the signs and symptoms to be diagnosed. Guess we'll see how this test plays out.

Biomedical startup claims to rule out risk in children, offering faster results than traditional evaluations.

06/07/2025

Check-out the latest 'In the Moment' post where I discuss the proper way to manage a child with ADHD in terms of using a 'softer and closer' approach to manage impulsivity, and a more disciplined approach to address willful disobedience. The trick is that sometimes these behaviors occur in close proximity in children with ADHD. Check-out the audio post to hear more:

Doing what works to help your child with ADHD!!

06/04/2025

Dr. Carosso’s eBooks are moving to Substack!

EBook now available - The ADHD Diagnosis, Severity Level, and Treatment Options
This comprehensive eBook includes insider analysis on how Attention-Deficit Disorder, or ADHD, is typically diagnosed, as well as what to look for, information on severity levels and how those can impact your child, and the treatment options to help your child or teen through their ADHD struggles. Previously available to readers of Dr. John's blog, this eBook content is now included with all paid Substack subscribers.

Dr. Carosso’s eBook - The ADHD Diagnosis, Severity Level, and Treatment Options
Substack Link: https://loom.ly/Fa8zaUc

This comprehensive eBook includes iinsider analysis on how Attention-Deficit Disorder, or ADHD, is typically diagnosed, as well as what to look for, information on severity levels and how those can impact your child, and the treatment options to help your child or teen through their ADHD struggles.

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Licensed Psychologist Certified School Psychologist Graduate Certificate: Applied Behavioral Analysis

Dr. Carosso has more than 30 years of experience as a licensed Child Clinical Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist working in private, inpatient, outpatient, residential, school, and home settings. He is Clinical Director of Community Psychiatric Centers cpcwecare.com, a licensed Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic, and operates both the Autism Center of Pittsburgh autismcenterofpittsburgh.com and the Dyslexia Diagnostic and Treatment Center dyslexiatreaters.com.

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