People are often referred to BRAINS for a neuropsychological assessment. However, most people come in unsure of what that even means. There is confusion about how it differs from psychology […]
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The holiday season looks and sounds so picturesque, calming, and enjoyable in songs and movies – everyone sitting together in front of the fireplace, going ice-skating, making snowmen, giving beautiful
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The holiday season can be a joyous one, but it can also be very overwhelming. For all of us. As adults, there are so many things for us to plan
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Bringing home a new baby from the hospital is a scary thing. Especially as first time parents, it is overwhelming to make sure that all of baby’s needs are met.
How Do I Play with my New Baby? Read More »
Useful video on understanding how addictions affect the brain, behavior, and mental health. For more information visit wait21.org.
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Chelsea Folkertsma, LLMSW, celebrating Halloween at BRAINS with another minion. In the background are pictures made by children in occupational therapy to help decorate the halls. Our children’s team is
Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects 1 in approximately 700 births in the United States every year. While this condition can make it challenging for children to perform
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Between 5% and 15% of children in the general population demonstrate difficulties with sensory processing—the interpretation of and response to sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and perception of movement and position. If you
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Interesting videos on what makes video games so powerful for children. These might be appropriate to share with teenagers for more discussion about finding balance in how they meet their
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In the past decade, there have been tremendous strides to decrease the stigma of mental health disorders and to increase the willingness for those suffering in darkness to seek the
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