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Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia: Enhancing Cognitive Health Through Accessible Evaluations

By Katherine Cofer, Ph.D.

Cognitive Evaluations

Dementia Memory loss

Posted: August 18, 2025

"Modifiable risk factors" are aspects of our lives that we can actively manage to reduce our risk of developing conditions like dementia. This means that each of us has the ability to take proactive steps that can safeguard our cognitive well-being. By making informed choices about our mental health, physical activity, nutrition, and social connections, we can foster a healthier mind and enhance our quality of life.

Understanding Anxiety: What It Is and How It Affects Your Daily Life

Posted: August 12, 2025

Anxiety is a natural human response, our body’s way of alerting us to potential danger or motivating us to prepare for important events. Everyone feels anxious from time to time, whether it’s before a big presentation, an important meeting, or a significant life change. But...

Autism Re-Evaluations: The When, Why, & How

By Kathleen Ramsey, Ph.D.

Autism & ADHD Evaluation

Autism Children

Posted: August 9, 2025

Required autism re-evaluations in order to continue support services can be frustrating and concerning for families. We streamline the process to make it accessible and easy.

Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

By Misti Norton, Ph.D., DBSM

Children

OCD Anxiety

Posted: July 31, 2025

What can you do when your child won’t earnestly participate in therapy? Many parents are surprised to learn that SPACE training for parents can make a drastic difference in their child’s anxiety or OCD symptoms, even though the child may not attend the therapy at all! That’s because parents have such a powerful impact on their child’s understanding of the world and how they can handle situations.