There’s a good chance you’ve heard of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), but what do you really know about this disorder that affects 1 in 40 adults? Probably not as much as you think. While common, OCD is an often misunderstood mental health disorder. The term OCD gets thrown out a...
You might chalk up misplacing your keys or not remembering your neighbor’s name as simple forgetfulness. But for many, these lapses may signal the onset of memory loss. Whether your memory issues stem from a concussion or cognitive decline, it can be scary when forgetting things becomes part of your...
Shorter days and longer nights signal a change of seasons. For some, it also signals a change in mood and symptoms of depression. If you get hit with depression when the seasons shift from summer into fall and winter, you may have a form of depression known as seasonal affective...
If your head gets hit hard enough, your brain can literally bounce around in your skull. It’s no wonder that a traumatic brain injury like a concussion can severely alter your brain structure and abilities. From cognitive difficulties to memory loss, concussions can create chemical changes in your brain that...
Your brain performs a variety of tasks every time you think, solve problems, or do an activity. This is known as your executive function. It allows you to do things like focus your attention, prioritize tasks, and regulate your emotions and behaviors. While they’re mostly automatic, executive functions aren’t something...
As you age, it’s common to find yourself forgetting where you put your keys more often, or not remembering the names of people you’ve known for years. While forgetfulness can be a natural part of aging, it may also be the sign of a mild cognitive impairment. Around 15-20% of...
When you have trouble remembering things, thinking clearly, or processing information, it can be unsettling. It can also be a sign of a condition like ADHD, autism, or dementia. The best way to find out what’s going on is through a neuropsychological assessment. A neuropsychological assessment is a diagnostic tool...
Nearly 4.5 million American children live with an anxiety diagnosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Along with ADHD, behavioral problems, and depression, anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders for those aged 2 to 17. Chances are also high that a child with...
If you could control your physical response to stressful situations, would you do it? Biofeedback therapy seeks to put this power under your control, a skill that improves your mental and emotional health by limiting the negative physical effects of stress on your body. Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic specializes in biofeedback...
Is your child or teenager struggling with school during the COVID-19 pandemic? They’re not alone. Here are some reasons why. Kids have lost all of their external structure. Let’s talk about structure and routine for a second. We know that children and adults alike benefit from structure. Why is...
Many new parents suffer a litany of well-intentioned advice as to how best to raise their children, suggestions and tips that can be contradictory, confusing, and often not relevant to their personal situation. There’s no question that parenting is hard, and the stakes are too high to trust learning just...
As if the daily rigors of parenting children with ADHD and learning differences weren’t enough, we now face additional challenges with the onset of sheltering-in-place due to COVID-19. Now, dear parent, here are some struggles you may encounter: You have to coexist with your spouse or partner, if you have...
It wasn’t that long ago that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was attached as a diagnosis only to children. Along with a better understanding of this neurological condition came an expansion of the patient pool. Mental health professionals now recognize ADHD as potentially affecting people of any age. There are, however,...
When your child displays learning or behavioral problems in school, it’s tempting to suspect that an attention deficit disorder may be at the root of the problem. However, many of the symptoms of disorders like ADHD may actually stem from visual processing weaknesses. Eyesight isn’t all about 20/20 vision. It...
Working memory is the ability to hold information in mind while mentally manipulating it, usually for some kind of result. Such as calculating a tip in your head, or figuring out how to leave for a tip by calculating in your head a percentage of the bill. Short-term memory is...
It’s easy to assume that the only effective solution for anxiety is medication, but that’s far from the truth. Our experienced team at Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic relies on several research-supported therapies to manage numerous neuropsychological conditions, including anxiety. Understanding anxiety disorders Anxiety is one of the most common mental health...
It makes sense that the term autism literally means “aloneness” or “living in one’s own world.” Children who are affected by this common neurological disorder typically experience the kind of delays and impairments in social skills, behavior, nonverbal communication, and speech that make it difficult for them to understand or...
It makes sense that the term autism literally means “aloneness” or “living in one’s own world.” Children who are affected by this common neurological disorder typically experience the kind of delays and impairments in social skills, behavior, nonverbal communication, and speech that make it difficult for them to understand or...
