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The Connection Between Sleep and ADHD

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  Everyone can agree that we’re not in tip-top shape without a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, it’s on trend for our population to miss out on the amount of sleep we really need to be able to function effectively during the day. It can also be difficult to differentiate these symptoms from mental health disorders in diagnostic testing. According to the CDC, approximately 35 in every 100 people in the United States report having a short-sleep duration (less than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.) Additionally, those who reported sleeping less were more likely to report substance abuse and chronic health conditions-including depression, heart attack, and stroke. For mental health, there are prevalent complications that come with a lack of sleep, as well as a consistent connection between those who have mental health disorders and significant sleep disturbances. Americans in general are sleep-deprived, but chronic sleep problems affect 50–80% of patients in a typical psychiatric...

Counseling for Autism

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  We have providers who have an awareness of the unique challenges  Autistic   individuals and their families are experiencing. Autistic children, adolescents, and adults can benefit from behavior therapies to address functioning and co-occurring mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. We also provide services to family members (parents, siblings) to help address the unique stressors of loving Autistics. We are  LGBTQ+   friendly and recognize the individuality of those we provide services to. We consult with Pediatricians and other Primary Care Providers, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and your child’s school upon request to ensure comprehensive support. Autism providers :  Dr. Stacy (assessment and counseling), Dr. Meggers-Wright (assessment), Emily L (counseling), Erinn M (counseling), and Judy L (counseling). If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment or you’d like more information, please  con...