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Learn more about why diagnosis rates for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are different for boys and girls, and how you can support girls with ASD who mask their symptoms.

As a parent, you want your child to reach their full potential, but that can be difficult if they have an underlying condition that is making it harder for them to learn and grow the way they should. It can be even more difficult if you don’t know that your child is suffering.

At Whole Child Neuro, our goal is to help your child reach their full potential, and we do this by offering evaluations, therapy, and more. If you are interested in learning more or you would like to schedule an appointment at our office in Encino, reach out to one of our child psychologists today! In the meantime, continue reading to learn about five signs that your child may have anxiety.

As parents, we put our children first, and education is a crucial proponent of helping a child to grow and thrive. However, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity/Disorder (ADHD) threatens to make school difficult, regardless of our hopes and desires for our children. Some children struggle to focus. Others may find it hard to sit still or play games with friends. For those that exhibit symptoms of ADHD, parents can proactively implement strategies to help their children address these obstacles.

So, how do we recognize ADHD? And what strategies may be implemented to help children succeed in school? Let’s address these questions.

As children, we begin to develop executive functioning skills, which is to say that we begin to make conscious choices and actions to meet goals as we conduct our lives. Over time, these skills continually develop well into adulthood, and we live our whole lives grappling with decisions and action; the strengths and weaknesses of our executive function can aid or hinder us as we aspire to reach our goals. Those who have strong executive functions may formulate a plan and see it through to the end without much of a hiccup, while others may struggle to follow a plan, let alone make one. Here at Whole Child Neuro, we strive to help children and young adults to strengthen their executive functions at an early age, in order to improve their pursuits in academia and beyond. These skills prove to be lifelong skills, aiding individuals in continual, proactive growth.

Now, you may be asking yourself: What exactly are executive functions? And how can I support these skills in my child? Let’s address those questions to better understand this broad concept and its application...