Supporting Caregivers During the Pandemic

• By: Alyssa SooHoo, PhD St. Joseph’s College
• April 1st, 2022
• anxiety, caregivers, COVID-19, mental health, social groups, Spring 2022 Issue, stress, virtual meet-ups
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The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the lives of many. Beginning in March 2020, many became immediately isolated, experiencing increased stress and anxiety. Parents caring for children of all ages were impacted by these variables the most. It is already known that parenting is a stressful...

Presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Females: Diagnostic Complexities and Implications for Clinicians

• By: Jessica Scher Lisa, PsyD Harry Voulgarakis, PhD, BCBA St. Joseph’s College
• April 1st, 2020
• assessment, behaviors, diagnosis, females, research, Spring 2020 Issue
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by pervasive deficits in social communication and patterns of restricted, repetitive, stereotyped behaviors and interests (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Beyond the main diagnostic criteria, however, there is...