Georgia Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics

03/17/2022

It is clear, even given the limitations of parent recall and the amount of screen time their children are engaged with, children show more mental and behavioral health problems with increased screen time.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the duration of screen time among children 12 years or younger and its association with externalizing and internalizing behavior problems.

02/25/2021

If your child has anxiety, they might benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which helps with changing thoughts to change the emotions. Learn more about CBT here.

"One of the most important techniques in CBT for children with anxiety is called exposure and response prevention. The basic idea is that kids are exposed to the things that trigger their anxiety in structured, incremental steps, and in a safe setting. As they become accustomed to each of the triggers in turn, the anxiety fades, and they are ready to take on increasingly powerful ones."

Find out more about anxiety and anxiety disorder in kids, and how behavioral treatment therapy can help them to overcome this condition.

02/24/2021

Children with ADHD can struggle with adapting to new and unfamiliar situations. There has been a lot of drastic changes during the pandemic that can especially be hard to cope with. Here's how you can build your child's cognitive flexibility to help them adapt to these changes. via ADDitude.

"When your child is upset, your first reaction should be empathy. A hug or smile and a simple, “Wow, that must be upsetting” or “I’m so sorry that happened” offers connection with your child and allows them the space to calm down."

New and unfamiliar situations are uncomfortable for many children with ADHD. In a year of relentless change, how can you help your child adapt? By shoring up their cognitive flexibility, which may help them navigate uncertainty and better manage negative emotions. Here’s how.

02/23/2021

It's always important to keep track of your baby's development as early detection and early intervention of delays are crucial. Read this guide for info on how to identify early delays in your child.

"The goal of early detection is to have babies learn proper movement at its appropriate time of development. Research suggests it takes between 300-350 repetitions to build a new motor or movement pattern; however, it can take 3000-5000 repetition to “re-train” the proper movement. This means that it is much easier to learn to do something right the first time then try to correct something after it has already been learned."

Discover the Importance of Early Detection and Early Intervention, and How They Can Help Lead Your Child Have a Future Full of Endless Possibilities.

02/20/2021

What an exceptional resource for neurodiverse couples — https://atl-spectrum.com/support-programs/monthly-programs/partner-support-group/

Spectrum Autism Support Group

02/19/2021

"Resilience is about learning from setbacks and coming away from them with something positive."

Here are 6 signs that your child is resilient and ways to support your child in developing resilience, including kids with learning and thinking differences.

Learn how to spot the signs of resilience in kids.

02/19/2021

some excellent suggestions if you find your teen struggling with virtual or partial virtual learning -- and they extends to in person learning as well TeenMag.com

Does your teen seem to be struggling in school? Our educational experts troubleshoot four common problems that teens are having.

02/19/2021

How self sacrifice builds self efficacy and thus happiness. This is not an article about Lent, but rather ways to improve ones joy in life through mindful sacrifice of our immediate wants. Atlantic ACB

Voluntarily sacrificing pleasurable things resets your senses and makes you master of yourself.

02/19/2021

Executive Function skills, think of them as the secretarial skills of the brain, are critically important in learning and often times neglected, especially in young learners. ScienceDaily

Executive function (EF) predicts children’s academic achievement; however, less is known about the relation between EF and the actual learning process…

02/17/2021

If you're a parent of a child with a disability, you might feel unsure of how to help them cope with the ongoing pandemic. Check out this pediatrician's advice on helping your child understand and adjust to these uncertain times.

"Monitor your child's feelings. As you know, even if your child has limited speech, they are communicating with you through actions. Increased restlessness, tantrums, or sleeping or eating poorly may be signs of stress or worry. Give your child extra hugs and positive words to show you understand how they feel."

​Learn about ways to help children with disabilities understand and adjust to changes and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. ​

02/16/2021

For kids and adults with ADHD, it's important to understand your treatment options including meds, and how they work. Take a listen to this radio episode on the different meds available and why you might try one over another. For more questions and info on treatment plans, contact our office.

Got ADHD? Want to understand what meds there are, how they work, and why you might try one over another? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells (www.gtw-health.com). Their focus will be on the categories of ADHD....

02/14/2021

Quite remarkable short movie on nonverbal .

https://youtu.be/H7dca7U7GI8

A short film made by and with nonspeaking autistic peopleOn December 24, 2020, the musician Sia publicly offered to fund CommunicationFIRST to make an introd...

02/14/2021

We have to do better. ¼ of kids live in a single parent home. To add to the difficulty, < 1/10 have access to extended family members. This is hard for kids and the single parents, and devastating for those families whose kids have disabilities

Almost a quarter of U.S. children under 18 live with one parent and no other adults, more than three times the share of children around the world who do so.

02/13/2021

ADHD Diagnosis-- kids teens and adults

After carefully evaluating your symptoms, a qualified healthcare provider can determine if a person has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

02/13/2021

Some suggestions re weighted blankets

The best weighted blankets can help you sleep better, reduce stress, or just provide a comfy alternative for relaxing on your couch.

02/13/2021

children’s fearfulness predicts how much stress they experience later in life when they confront difficult circumstances

A new study has identified early risk factors that predicted heightened anxiety in young adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The findings from the study could help predict who is at greatest risk of developing anxiety during stressful life events in early adulthood and inform preventi...

02/13/2021

Long story short, strep infections/colonization does not worsen tics in those w tic disorders

Exposure to the bacteria that causes strep throat does not appear to make Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders worse in children and teens, according to a new study. However, exposure was associated with increased symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

02/13/2021

This is good for kids and adults w disabilities

Many states are opening up COVID-19 vaccinations for people with intellectual disabilities or developmental disorders. Rutgers University Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities has created a great visual story for individuals with an intellectual development disorder, which provides information about COVID-19 vaccines -https://www.yai.org/sites/default/files/gettingacovid19vaccinesocialstoryidd-f.pdf