By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW, CCTP, TF-CBT, CPDTP For many parents in Orthodox Jewish communities, the decision to seek an autism evaluation outside their community is not made lightly. Often, concerns are first raised by their child’s Jewish day school teachers—concerns that parents may initially believe stem from a misunderstanding of their child rather than a […]
By: Camila Fernandez, PhD & Michelle Hintz, PsyD Receiving an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child is a life-altering moment for many parents. It often brings clarity to long-standing questions about your child’s behaviors but also introduces a complex mixture of emotions and challenges. ASD, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social
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We are proud to share that Cadenza Center’s own Michelle Hintz and Ashley Castro were recently featured in a short documentary that sheds light on the daily challenges and triumphs faced by individuals with autism. This documentary offers a poignant exploration of the lives of two individuals with autism, one with severe autism and the
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