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Behavioral Challenges in the Child Age 6 and Under [presentation]
Have you heard about the A-B-Cs of behavior? Dr. Coloma discusses some of the causes of problem behavior, including neurological and emotional disorders and the link between problem behavior and anger. She also outlines strategies you can implement to foster Read more >>
Recognizing the Signs of Autism and What to Do Next [presentation]
Is your child meeting milestones appropriately? How is your child communicating? How is your child’s relationship with his peers? This presentation by Melanie Hsu, PhD reviews the signs that a child may be on the autism spectrum, how those signs Read more >>
Executive Functioning: What It Is and How to Support It [presentation]
Executive functioning is the set of mental processes that allow us to be efficient learners, thinkers, and actors. Learn about the components of executive functioning, executive functioning deficits and the strategies that can be taught to help compensate for and Read more >>
In her book How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which Read more >>
Signs of Learning Differences and Tips for Helping [presentation]
Did you know that 1 in 5 people are affected by learning differences, or LD? People with learning differences have difficulty storing, processing and producing information due to a deficit in one or more neurological processes. In this presentation, learn Read more >>
Psych Testing: What Do All Those Numbers Mean? [presentation]
What is a psychological assessment? Caryn Kovar, PhD, reviews the main purposes of a psychological assessment, the types of assessments, assessment tools, factors that influence performance, and how to interpret the results. Read more >>
To Medicate or Not [presentation]
How is ADHD treated? Are there treatment options that do not involve medication? This presentation by Dr. Glen Elliott covers the current approaches to treating ADHD, a model for working with a prescribing doctor, and common patterns and problems parents Read more >>
How to Recognize the Signs of Depression in Children
It is not uncommon for children to be diagnosed with both depression and an anxiety disorder, or depression and general anxiety. It is important to recognize the signs of childhood depression and to distinguish them from normal developmental milestones and Read more >>
Helping Children with Learning Disabilities: Practical Parenting Tips for Home and School
All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for kids with learning disabilities, such positive reinforcement can help ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and the determination to keep going even when things are tough. Read more >>
Warning Signs of a Learning Disability
It’s not always easy to identify learning disabilities. Because of the wide variations, there is no single symptom or profile that you can look to as proof of a problem. However, some warning signs are more common than others at Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
