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Raising Resilient Children

Maximizing their strengths, coping with adversity and developing a social mindset.

ADHD
The Tale of the Tortoise and the Hare

Sam Goldstein Ph.D. on May 24, 2012

In the news the past two weeks were two important stories concerning the treatment and long term outcome of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. These reports have wide ramifications for children with all types of developmental disorders including Autism.

In the news the past two weeks were two important stories concerning the treatment and long term outcome of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. These reports have wide ramifications for children with all types of developmental disorders including Autism.

Autism
A Good Day Is When Bad Things Don't Happen

Sam Goldstein Ph.D. on May 17, 2012

Michael is an 11-year-old fifth grader with Autism Spectrum Disorder I have worked with for the past year. At the time of my assessment a year ago, despite receiving special services at school, Michael had made minimal progress.

Michael is an 11-year-old fifth grader with Autism Spectrum Disorder I have worked with for the past year. At the time of my assessment a year ago, despite receiving special services at school, Michael had made minimal progress.

Autism
CDC Releases Flawed Study on ASD Incidence

Sam Goldstein Ph.D. on April 18, 2012

Two weeks ago the Center for Disease Control published what I know to be an extremely flawed survey suggesting that Utah has the highest incidence of childhood Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the country. No explanation was provided for this incidence report.

Two weeks ago the Center for Disease Control published what I know to be an extremely flawed survey suggesting that Utah has the highest incidence of childhood Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the country. No explanation was provided for this incidence report.

Autism
A Mother and Son's Perspective of His Autism

Robert Brooks Ph.D. on April 9, 2012

Being empathic, which is not always easy to achieve for parents and other caregivers, is rendered even more difficult when a child or adolescent is on the autism spectrum.

Being empathic, which is not always easy to achieve for parents and other caregivers, is rendered even more difficult when a child or adolescent is on the autism spectrum.

Resilience
Identifying and Reinforcing "Islands of Competence" in Children with ASD

Robert Brooks Ph.D. on January 16, 2012

In the beginning of our careers my colleague Dr. Sam Goldstein and I, similar to many psychologists trained in the late 1960s and 1970s, focused on fixing deficits rather than building on strengths.

In the beginning of our careers my colleague Dr. Sam Goldstein and I, similar to many psychologists trained in the late 1960s and 1970s, focused on fixing deficits rather than building on strengths.

Autism
What Exactly Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Sam Goldstein Ph.D. on November 29, 2011

Is it a single condition? Is it many conditions with similar symptoms? We are slowly beginning to understand that while there may be differences between children with ASD, this condition represents significant social, communication and behavioral challenges for children.

Is it a single condition? Is it many conditions with similar symptoms? We are slowly beginning to understand that while there may be differences between children with ASD, this condition represents significant social, communication and behavioral challenges for children.