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Is It Time? Deciding Whether to Move Forward With Neuropsychological Testing If you’re searching for answers about attention, learning, or emotional struggles for yourself or your child, you may be wondering whether neuropsychological testing is the right next step. Here’s how to think through that decision, and what neuropsychological evaluation can actually offer. What Does …

Do I Have Adult ADHD?  By Dr. Jesse Brand You just got through an entire page of reading and you realized you haven’t absorbed a single thing. Or you totally zoned out while listening to a friend’s story. If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have ADHD?” you’re certainly not alone! In today’s fast-paced world, it’s …

We are excited to announce that our own Dr. Katia Fredriksen has just published her third book in the Different Thinkers series: Different Thinkers: Dyslexia.  The Different Thinkers series was created to help elementary-aged children understand their diagnoses in a way that is accurate, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate. Different Thinkers: Dyslexia introduces children to dyslexia …

Is ADHD Being Missed in Girls? By Dr. Katia Fredriksen Imagine yourself in an elementary school classroom, watching a lesson in progress. Many students are seated quietly, facing forward, with their eyes on the teacher. You notice a few who are fidgeting, looking out the window, or trying to chat with their neighbor. You naturally …

What to Do After a Dyslexia Diagnosis: A Roadmap for Parents By Daniela Feldhausen (Kids Up Reading Tutors) and Salya Namazi (The Stixrud Group) 1. Introduction You just got the results of your child’s evaluation and the word “dyslexia” is now part of your family’s story, bringing some mix of relief (finally, an explanation) and worry …

Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Featuring Dr. William Stixrud and Dr. Donna Henderson Many of the psychologists at the Stixrud Group are available for speaking engagements. Here are some of the ones coming up featuring Dr. Bill Stixrud and Dr. Donna Henderson: “Meditation in Practice” – Dr. William Stixrud, September 25th As part of the “Go Within” …

What Makes The Stixrud Group Different? 1. What Makes A Stixrud Group Evaluation Different? If you’ve been researching neuropsychological evaluations for your child, teen, or yourself, you’ve probably noticed that most testing services sound remarkably similar on paper: a battery of tests, a written report, a diagnosis. So what actually makes an evaluation at The …

You may feel that you were “different” than other kids in childhood and aren’t on the same wavelength as your peers now. You may notice a hyper-focus on certain topics or experience the world in more intense ways than others. As information is increasingly available about variation in neurotypes, more and more people are looking …

Hearing the term Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) makes most people think of symptoms like distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. But one of the less recognized (and equally important) aspects of ADHD is the social challenges that can come with the neurotype. These challenges can impact not only relationships, but also one’s self-esteem and overall well-being. People with …