Teens, Social Media and Mental Health [downloadable]
In Pew Research Center’s latest survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 and their parents finds that parents are generally more worried than their children about the mental health of teenagers today. Still, teens are growing more wary of Read more >>
Autism Rates in US Rise Again to 1 in 31 Children
An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases. The CDC’s data was from 14 states and Puerto Rico in 2022. The previous estimate — from Read more >>
Executive Functioning Tools and Resources
There are many tools and strategies that can help with organization, attention, focus, planning, and prioritization. The following are some tools our learning specialists love and use at the Schwab Learning Center. Read more >>
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a diverse array of markers and traits. So much so that every individual on the autism spectrum experiences a variety of symptoms different to the next person and many ASD symptoms can be found in Read more >>
Conditions That May Look Like Autism, but Aren’t
A few decades ago, most people had never heard of autism. Now, you probably hear about it regularly. Autism is short for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s a group of neurodevelopment (or brain pathway) disorders that cause behavior and communication Read more >>
6 Cognitive Distortions That Fuel Anxiety in ADHD Brains
Cognitive distortions are biased, irrational, and often automatic thoughts that trigger and amplify anxiety and negative thinking. These unhelpful thought patterns matter because our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all linked. When you view events, situations, and yourself through a Read more >>
At its core, consent is an idea that many learn as early as preschool — the notion that we should respect one another’s boundaries, in order to be safe, preserve dignity, and build healthy relationships. For middle school or high Read more >>
10 Strategies to Talk with Teens About Sex
It’s important to make sure young people learn not only the correct facts about sexuality, but also how to make healthy and safer decisions about sex. Research shows that parents who talk openly about sexuality to their children have more Read more >>
Teaching Older Children and Teens About Consent
Asking for consent means asking someone for permission to do something. An example might be asking if it’s okay to touch someone or be physically close to them. Someone gives consent when they know exactly what they are being asked Read more >>
Being a teen is stressful even for physically healthy teens. Chronic illness during adolescence can complicate development. The illness, treatment, hospitalization, and surgery (when necessary) all magnify concerns about a teen’s physical appearance. They also interfere with the process of Read more >>
