Max Horovitz, Ph.D., presented a guided poster tour of his research regarding working memory in children who have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or both ADHD and ASD as part of the 6th World Congress on ADHD hosted by the World Federation ADHA, April 20-23, 2017, in Vancouver, Canada. Working […]
Filed under: ADHD, Autism, General, Mental Health by madmin Friday, June 30th, 2017
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When local media want to report on news stories about behavioral health issues that children and young adults face and how they affect families and others in our community, they often turn to Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics’ highly educated and experienced therapists for their observations about these issues. Here are some recent media interviews with Keystone […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health by madmin Friday, June 30th, 2017
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Children with trauma are often misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), mood disorder or a combination of these disorders, because diagnosis can be difficult without knowing about any abuse history. This is what Rea Romero, Ph.D., neuropsychologist, and Brian Ludden, Ed.D., M.S., LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, also noted in their work […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma and Grief Clinic by madmin Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
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By Jessica Hamblen, PhD and Erin Barnett, PhD, for PTSD: National Center for PTSD Children and Adolescents Experience PTSD, Too What events cause PTSD in children? Any life threatening event or event that threatens physical harm can cause PTSD. These events may include: Sexual abuse or violence (does not require threat of harm) Physical abuse […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health, PTSD by madmin Friday, June 9th, 2017
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As the largest provider of integrated, collaborative healthcare in northeast Florida for children who have behavioral, developmental, mental, emotional and learning issues, Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics recognizes May as National Mental Health Month. One of Keystone’s child psychologists, Max Horovitz, Ph.D., was interviewed by Action News CBS 47 Fox 30, about the connection between mental health […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health by madmin Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
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The trifecta of terrible problem behavior in children is physical or verbal aggression, with tantrums and refusal to follow instructions. These symptoms are often consistent with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). It is very annoying and frustrating for parents and peers—to say the least. Parents often try their best to manage it—including seeking […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health by madmin Friday, December 2nd, 2016
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Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics’ Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic, led by co-directors Rea Anne A. Romero, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, and Rebecca J. Penna, Ph.D., NCSP, neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist, provides comprehensive evaluation of brain functions and processes. The neuropsychological approach is particularly useful for individuals who have experienced a brain injury or other medical conditions that impact the […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health by madmin Monday, November 21st, 2016
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Sam LaManna is 14 years old and a student at Mainspring Academy a school for students with special needs. When he celebrated his birthday this past January, he had just one wish – to get an autograph from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Executive Producer, Amy Kule. Sam first saw Amy cut the ribbon at the […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy by madmin Friday, November 18th, 2016
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By Andrew Scherbarth, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Clinical Child Psychologist What exactly is social influence? Social influence is the effect of modeling – not runway models with their fancy clothes but the effects that happen when kids see how others behave. Social influence can be a good thing, such as when kids see good role models who make […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health by madmin Monday, November 14th, 2016
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Under the direction of Brian Ludden, MS, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, Keystone’s Military Transitions Clinic focuses on those issues that are unique to service members and their families. Our experience with military families allows us to provide the support these families need through a variety of military-life transitions; for example, preparations for permanent changes of station, deployment […]
Filed under: General, Mental Health, Military Transitions Clinic by madmin Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
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