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Website: https://childmind.org/article/selective-mutism-and-starting-kindergarten/  Writer: Kathryn L. Keough, PhD en Español Starting kindergarten is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time for young kids and their families. If you have a child with sel...

Straight talk about body parts and a no-secrets policy can empower kids to get help when they need it Writer: Natasha Daniels, LCSW Clinical Expert: Natasha Daniels, LCSW We teach our young children all sorts of ways to keep themselves safe. We teach them t...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/when-should-medication-be-used-to-treat-selective-mutism/  Writer: Roy Boorady, MD en Español When I see kids who’ve been diagnosed with selective mutism, cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is usually the first tr...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/selective-mutism-during-holidays/  Writer: Lindsay Macchia, PhD en Español For many people, holidays represent times of happiness. It is the season to spend extra time with loved ones, cook delicious meals, indulge i...

How ongoing traumatic experiences affect children Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD What You'll Learn What is complex trauma? How does complex trauma affect kids? How is complex trauma treated? When people think of traum...

Clinical Expert: Sandra L. Whitehouse, PhD What is reactive attachment disorder? Children with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) are not able to form the important bond that usually develops between a child and their caregivers. Children with reactive att...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/myths-about-selective-mutism/  en Español Selective mutism (SM) is a relatively rare anxiety disorder in which children who are talkative at home are unable to speak in more public settings,  including school. Their...

Clinical Expert: Tess M. Crane, LCSW What are adjustment disorders? Adjustment disorders are a mental health condition in which a child has an unusually strong or long-lasting reaction to an upsetting event. The event can be anything that’s important to th...

When kids have big reactions to stressful events Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Erika Rooney, PsyD What You'll Learn What are the different kinds of adjustment disorders? What is the difference between an adjustment disorder and PTSD? Wha...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-are-the-earliest-signs-of-autism/  Writer: Molly Hagan en Español Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts how a child learns to communicate and interact with the world. According to recent data, the aver...

A guide to normal childhood development that can help you recognize when your child might need professional attention. Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics for this content. Every child is different, and so is every parent’s experience; but experts...

Communication kids will actually respond to Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN , Alexandra Levine, MS, CCC-SLP What You'll Learn What’s the best way to give toddlers directions? How can we help kids listen...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-autism/  en Español Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is called a spectrum because autistic kids may have a wide range of symptoms, cognitive abilities, language skills and behaviors. This guide gives parent...

Helping youngsters develop skills — and a sense of self Writer: Alexandra Levine and Laura Philips What You'll Learn How can young children learn to do things on their own? How can you keep your child safe and let them learn at the same time? What can p...

Tips for encouraging kids age 0-5 to talk Writer: Rachel Cortese, MS, CCC-SLP What You'll Learn How do toddlers learn to communicate? How can parents encourage toddlers to build language skills? When we help children learn how to use language, we want...

How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Is screen time bad for toddlers? What are the best ways for toddlers to learn from screen time? The A...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/autism-terminology/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español People use several different terms when talking about autism. Some prefer to say “a child with autism” and some prefer “an autistic child.” The two terms refle...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/what-is-neurodiversity/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Neurodiversity is a term that seems to be everywhere these days. And increasingly, kids and young adults are using it to describe themselves. But what doe...

What to do when a child doesn’t want to say goodbye Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Stephanie Schwartz, PsyD What You'll Learn How can parents help young kids prepare for time apart? What makes goodbyes go more smoothly? When is clinginess a sign...

Website: https://childmind.org/guide/autism-spectrum-disorder-quick-guide/  en Español  What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It affects children in two big ways. First, it can make it harder ...