Carolina Anchor Psychological & Educational Consulting

25/08/2025

10/08/2025

Early detection and early intervention is key!

Ongoing research by Nadine Gaab's Harvard lab suggests that at-risk children can be identified before they ever struggle in school.

06/08/2025

New research is helping practitioners better understand the symptoms of pediatric bipolar disorder.

04/08/2025

More than half of all individuals who have been diagnosed with ASD also have signs of ADHD. In fact, ADHD is the most common coexisting condition in children with ASD. On the flip side, up to a quarter of children with ADHD have low-level signs of ASD, which might include having difficulty with social skills or being very sensitive to clothing textures, for example.

Why do ADHD and ASD coexist so often and what are the similarities between them?

Both ADHD and ASD are neurodevelopmental disorders (brain development has been affected in some way). That means both conditions/disorders affect the central nervous system, which is responsible for movement, language, memory, and social and focusing skills. A number of scientific studies have shown that the two conditions often coexist, but researchers have not yet figured out why they do.

With ADHD or ASD, brain development has been affected in some way. Most importantly, that includes the brain’s executive functioning, which is responsible for decision making, impulse control, time management, focus, and organization skills. For many children, social skills are also affected. Both ADHD and ASD are more common in boys.

Although adults can have both ADHD and ASD, the combination is not as common as it is in children. While ASD is considered a lifelong disorder, long-term studies have shown that in one-third to two-thirds of children with ADHD, symptoms last into adulthood. (via CHADD - Children & Adults with ADHD)

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19/07/2025

Psychoeducational evaluation summer appointments are still available with no waitlist and a 7-10 day results turnaround. Email today lake@carolinaanchor.com

23/06/2025

🎉 Teen Night at We Rock the Spectrum - Summerville! 🎉
Ages 13-17 | $25 per teen
📅 Sunday, June 29th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for a fun night of pizza, games, movies, and friends!
Don’t miss out on the good vibes and safe space to hang out!

📍Call 843-594-3070 to reserve your spot!

19/06/2025

A.I. Powered Learning

12/06/2025

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09/06/2025

07/05/2025

32 speakers share their knowledge with parents of autistic children

03/05/2025

Far more boys than girls are diagnosed with autism. But that might not be because more boys have autism. Often, autism in girls just looks different from the stereotype of autistic behavior, so some doctors might not diagnose it.

Repetitive behavior, like flapping their hands, is one sign of autism that most doctors recognize. But girls with autism might not have as many repetitive behaviors as boys, or they might be quieter about them. Having an intense interest in something specific is also common in people with autism. If that interest is something considered “girly,” like horses, a doctor might dismiss it as normal.

Autistic girls are sometimes better at controlling their behavior in public. They might have learned early on to smile or make eye contact. They might also be more interested in making friends than boys with autism are. All of this can make for a more subtle version of autism that a doctor might not recognize. Some girls with autism get diagnosed with ADHD instead, which can look similar on the surface.

When girls with autism don’t get diagnosed, they miss out on support that can help them understand their challenges, build skills and excel in school. They might get exhausted from trying so hard to fit in or be bullied because they miss social cues. That can lead to depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. Therapists might not see that autism is the underlying cause. Getting diagnosed early on is important so girls can get the support they need as soon as possible. (Child Mind Institute ❤️)

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