Gabe Casher, PhD

When parents come to us for an assessment, they're usually carrying a question that's been weighing on them for months, sometimes years. Why does my child struggle so much when I know how smart they are? Why does homework turn into a meltdown every night? Why does my kid seem so down on themselves? A test score can't answer those questions. But an integrative child assessment can. What Is an Integrative Child Assessment? A traditional evaluation might tell you whether a child meets criteria...

For many parents, receiving an ADHD diagnosis for their child feels like being handed a puzzle with missing pieces. You see a child who is undeniably bright, intensely creative, and capable of incredible feats of focus when they are interested in a topic. Yet, that same child might struggle to put on their shoes, lose their backpack for the third time in a week, or have an explosive meltdown over a minor transition. As a child psychologist, I often hear the same refrain: "If they can spend...

The debate over screen time is one of the defining struggles of modern parenting. As a Child and Family Psychologist, I frequently hear this fear: "Is my child's excessive screen use giving t hem ADHD?" The short answer, based on decades of neurodevelopmental research, is No. ADHD is a complex, genetically-based neurodevelopmental disorder. You do not 'catch' it from an app. However, dismissing the concern entirely misses the crucial point. The real question is: Is rapid, short-form content...