By: Lorelis Ploche, ATR, RCMHI Have you ever wondered what your body would say if it had a voice? Imagine your knee screaming if it got bruised, or your neck whining after a long work day. As silly as this sounds, our bodies have a unique way of letting us know how we are feeling […]
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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: Michelle Hintz, PsyD As the weather warms up and daylight stretches longer, most people feel energized and ready for summer fun. But for some, the arrival of summer brings anxiety, irritability, and depression instead of relief. This lesser-known condition—Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder (Summer SAD)—affects a smaller percentage of people than its winter counterpart but
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By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD As the days grow longer and the temperatures begin to rise, many people feel a renewed sense of energy and motivation. For those who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), springtime is often a welcome relief from the fatigue, sadness, and sluggishness that accompany winter. But what happens if those symptoms don’t
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By: Maria Guasone, MS, RCMHI Understanding Attachment and Its Impact on Relationships Human beings are wired for connection. From the moment we are born, we seek comfort, security, and emotional closeness from those around us. Psychologist John Bowlby’s attachment theory explains how early relationships with caregivers shape the way we relate to others throughout life.
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Por María Guasone, MS, RCMHI Comprender el Apego y su Impacto en las Relaciones Los seres humanos estamos diseñados para la conexión. Desde el nacimiento, buscamos seguridad, apoyo y cercanía emocional con quienes nos rodean. La teoría del apego, desarrollada por el psicólogo John Bowlby, explica cómo nuestras primeras relaciones con los cuidadores moldean nuestra
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At the Cadenza Center, we believe in providing the highest quality of care for children receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. To achieve this, we take a dynamic, client-centered approach to how we assign Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Unlike many providers who assign only one RBT to a child, we intentionally and thoughtfully incorporate changes
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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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By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD In today’s world, “freedom” is often synonymous with having limitless options—whether it’s in relationships, careers, or even something as simple as what to watch on Netflix. We chase the ability to keep all doors open, believing that the more choices we have, the freer we are. But the irony is that
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