For families looking to talk more openly about their child’s differences, this website from Child Mind Institute summarizes the best literature for children with various neurodevelopmental or mental health differences.
SPACE is a parent-based treatment program that provides caregivers with an opportunity to learn skills for supporting anxious youth. It was developed by Dr. Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been tested in randomized controlled trials.
Unstuck and On Target is an online intervention program to help parents better understand their child’s behavior and executive functioning skills.
As an outpatient therapist, I often work with families who are looking for additional therapeutic support. Secondary MassHealth is a great resource here in Massachusetts to gain additional financial support and services for your child’s mental health needs.
Long before COVID-19 began, we were having conversations about the mental health crisis that is happening for our children and adolescents. Unfortunately, COVID-19 exacerbated many underlying challenges, including access to care.
