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ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Articles & Resources

35 articles. Updates automatically as new posts are published.

Pragmatic Language and Social Problem Solving in Autism: A Guide for Families, Schools, and Adults

Many individuals on the autism spectrum have strong vocabularies and solid academic or professional skills, yet still struggle to connect with others or navigate everyday social situations. Understanding pragmatic language and social problem solving can help families, educators, and autistic adults find more effective support.

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Across the Lifespan: Children, Adolescents, and Middle-Aged Adults

Most people think of memory loss as something that happens to older adults. But mild neurocognitive disorder can affect people of any age, and getting the right evaluation early makes a real difference.

Intellectual Disability in Children and Adolescents

What parents, schools, and caregivers need to know about intellectual disability, from early signs and diagnosis to support strategies that make a real difference.

The Summer Before College: 7 Tips for Parents and Teens

The summer after high school graduation is exciting, overwhelming, and often surprisingly tense. Here is how parents and teens can navigate it together.

The Psychological Needs of College Students: What Families and Students Should Know

College is one of the most psychologically demanding transitions a young person faces. Understanding what drives the mental health crisis on campuses and what actually helps can make all the difference.

Understanding Dysgraphia: Signs, Causes, and Support

If your child struggles with handwriting or written expression, dysgraphia may be the reason. Learn the warning signs by age and how parents and teachers can help.

How to Talk to Your Child About Their ADHD or Learning Disability

One of the most important conversations a parent can have is helping their child understand why school feels hard. Here is how to approach it with honesty, warmth, and the right words.

504 Accommodations for Students on the Autism Spectrum: What They Are and Why They Help

A 504 plan can make a meaningful difference for students on the autism spectrum at school. Here is a practical look at common accommodations, how they are chosen, and how to advocate for the right supports for your child.

Why ADHD in Girls Is So Often Missed

Girls with ADHD are diagnosed far less often than boys, and the consequences of a late or missed diagnosis can follow them for decades. Here is what parents and providers need to know.

Who Treats ADHD? A Guide to the Providers on Your Care Team

Pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and coaches all play different roles in ADHD care. Knowing what each one does makes it easier to build the team you actually need.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About ADHD

Getting good medical care for ADHD requires more than showing up to appointments. Here is how to prepare, what to track, and how to have the conversations that actually move your treatment forward.

Sleep Hygiene: What It Is and Why It Matters

Sleep hygiene is not about being disciplined. It is about setting up the conditions your brain needs to do something it is designed to do. Here is what the research actually says.

When the World Feels Like Too Much: Self-Compassion as a Way Through

When life feels overwhelming and the world feels unstable, the instinct is often to push harder or criticize ourselves for struggling. Self-compassion offers a different path, and the research behind it is compelling.

Get It Out of Your Head: The Science Behind Brain Dumping

When your mind is juggling too many things at once, focus suffers, stress builds, and even simple decisions feel hard. The brain dump technique offers a surprisingly effective way to clear the mental clutter, and the science explains why it works.

Why Sleep Is So Hard When You Have ADHD

ADHD does not just affect attention and behavior during the day. For many people, it also disrupts sleep at night, which in turn makes ADHD symptoms harder to manage. Understanding the connection is the first step toward doing something about it.

A Quieter Kind of Progress: Mindfulness as a Tool for Adults with ADHD

Mindfulness is not about emptying your mind or sitting perfectly still. For adults with ADHD, it is about training the brain to notice when attention has drifted, and gently bring it back. Research suggests that practice matters.

When Someone You Love Has ADHD

ADHD affects more than the person who has it. If someone close to you is living with ADHD, understanding what they are experiencing, and knowing how to help, can make a real difference for both of you.

Feed Your Focus: How Nutrition Affects ADHD, Learning, and Brain Function

What you eat in the morning shapes how your brain performs all day. For people with ADHD or learning concerns, the connection between nutrition and focus is not just helpful advice: it is neuroscience.

Taming the Chaos: 8 Organization Strategies That Actually Work for ADHD Adults

Traditional organization advice fails most adults with ADHD because it ignores the neuroscience. Here are eight strategies designed to work with your brain, not against it.

Bridging the Gap: Self-Management Strategies for Adults and Adolescents with ADHD

Living with ADHD often means knowing exactly what needs to get done and still struggling to do it. The distance between intention and follow-through is not a matter of effort or willpower. Here are evidence-based strategies designed to work with that reality.

Your Phone Can Work For You: Apps That Support Executive Functioning and ADHD

Technology can serve as an external support system for memory, planning, focus, and routines. Here is a practical guide to apps commonly recommended for executive functioning support, organized by what they do best.

Distressed by Distraction: Why ADHD Frustration Is Not a Character Flaw

When distraction derails your best efforts, the frustration that follows is not a sign of weakness. It is a predictable response to a brain working against real neurological obstacles. Here is what helps.

Move to Focus: The Science Behind Exercise and ADHD

A growing body of research confirms what many people with ADHD have experienced firsthand: moving your body changes how your brain works. Here is what the science says, and what it means in practice.

Body Doubling: A Simple Strategy That Can Make a Big Difference for ADHD, Autism, and Executive Functioning

Have you ever noticed it is easier to get things done when someone else is nearby? That is body doubling, and it is one of the most accessible tools for people with ADHD, Autism, or executive functioning challenges.

Being Kinder to Yourself Is Not Weakness. Self-Compassion Is an Effective Thing to Do.

Most of us were never taught self-compassion. We were taught to push harder, hold higher standards, and criticize ourselves into improvement. The science tells a different story.

Concept Maps: A Simple Tool That Can Change How You Learn

If reading feels like trying to catch water with your hands, concept maps might be the tool you have been missing. Here is how they work and why they are especially powerful for people with ADHD or learning disabilities.

How to Prepare Your Child for a Neuropsychological Evaluation

A neuropsychological evaluation can feel like a big unknown for kids and parents alike. Here is how to help your child feel ready, calm, and set up to do their best.

Finding Mental Health Care That Feels Safe if You Are LGBTQ+

For LGBTQ+ people, finding a therapist or evaluator is not just about credentials. It is about finding someone who will not make you explain or justify who you are.

ADHD Testing in Iowa City: What to Expect

Wondering if you or your child might have ADHD? Here is what the evaluation process looks like at Hope Springs Behavioral Consultants in Iowa City.

Why ADHD Women are Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve

For decades, ADHD in women went undiagnosed. Learn why girls were overlooked, how ADHD shows up differently in women, and why assessment can be life-changing.

Services at Hope Springs Behavioral Consultants

From neuropsychological assessments to dyslexia evaluations and adult therapy, Hope Springs offers specialized psychological services for children and adults in the Iowa City area.

Self-Care Suggestions for Challenging Times

When life feels overwhelming, self-care is not a luxury. It is essential. Here are some practical ways to care for your mind, body, and spirit during difficult times.

What Is a Neuropsychological Assessment?

A neuropsychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of how the brain is functioning. Learn what to expect and who can benefit.

Understanding Dyslexia: Signs, Myths, and Next Steps

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences. It is one of the most misunderstood. Here is what it actually looks like and how an assessment can help.

Starting Adult Therapy: What to Expect

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting. Here is an honest look at what the process is like and how to make the most of it.