Autism Testing

Autism Testing Does your child struggle with communication or with social skills in general? Do they have very specific interests, struggle with adapting to changes in routine, or have a hard time managing their emotions? You may have wondered if your child is on the autism spectrum. A proper diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) […]
Deadline to Request Gifted Programming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01l66ikNrcQ Did you know you can still obtain a private gifted evaluation after the deadline? As long as you submit a request to your districted school by Feb. 5th, we can provide IQ and Academic testing reports for the school of your choice. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. There is also […]
Child Therapy Introduction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw7rM0fhKBw Video Transcript Hi! I’m Dr. Angela Steranko, licensed psychologist, myself and several other clinicians here at the practice specialize in working with children and teens. At Fundamental Psychology, we understand how important it is to build a positive relationship with a child and their family. We strive to create a really warm and welcoming […]
Thought Chain – My Most Used Therapy Tool

Thought Feelings Behavior Chain Think of any situation that is causing difficulties. For example, sitting down and getting homework done. Identify that it’s not about the situation it’s the way we think about the situation that causes trouble. The thoughts around it that might be causing problems are this is going to take too long, […]
A.P. Classes: What Every Parent Should Know

Advanced Placement (A.P.) Classes: What Every Student Wants Their Parents To Know From a young age, students are told to enjoy their youth and take advantage of any opportunities that come along. High School is easily one of the best places to expand, grow, and challenge yourself. One of those opportunities for expanding knowledge is […]
Getting Your Anxious Kid to Sleep

The Problem: So many parents struggle with bedtime, especially if your child is anxious and has trouble falling asleep on their own. But imagine having a child who is comfortable enough to sleep on their own or imagine some down time for yourself to relax after you put your kids to sleep. Sound like a […]
Gifted Evals. -Everything You Need to Know

Gifted Evaluations- Part 2 of 2 For more information about gifted evaluations within my practice please read Part 1 of the Gifted Evaluations Series Click here Gifted Education Referral Process A parent or teacher can request a gifted screening. Students who pass the screening will be referred to the school psychologist for a full evaluation. Screenings […]
GIFTED EVALUATIONS

Gifted Evaluations – Part 1 For Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Gifted Evals. See Part 2 of this Blog Series by Clicking Here. Is Your Child Gifted? Is your child’s vocabulary advanced for their age? Do they solve problems quicker than their peers? Do they consume information with a passion? Many families wonder if […]
What do Taekwondo and Therapy Have in Common?

Taekwondo Values 1)Courtesy 2) Integrity 3) Perseverance 4) Self-Control 5) Indomitable Spirit I recently learned of the 5 core Taekwondo Values and was impressed with their connection to therapeutic activities. These values are very similar to many of the positive core beliefs I work with my clients to instill. Students may be asked to recite […]
July Paddle Board Workshop

Stand Up To Anxiety Paddle Board Workshop We really enjoyed our June Paddle Board workshop and because of continued interest we have opened up a July workshop. I saw so much connection amongst the June participants. They were troopers and really challenged themselves to get out of their comfort zone. The goal was to be […]