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Pathways Unlimited ~ Building Healthy Young Minds

Children and Divorce

Dr. Kelly Montiel and Dr. LaRonta Upson will be conducting a series of workshops on the impact of divorce on children. These workshops will focus on assisting families dealing with difficult transitions such as divorce, separation, parental conflict, or other difficult family matters (e.g., stepfamilies). This is often a difficult time for kids and you may see their grades decline, increased withdrawal from friends, feelings of guilt, emotional outbursts, and anger. We will address:

Developmental reactions children often have to parental divorce/separation
Signs and symptoms of more serious mood problems in children
How to co-parent with a difficult Ex
Strategies to keep your child "out of the middle" of the divorce.
The importance on parental mental health on child outcomes

Through psychoeducation, didactic lessons, and interactive exercises, Dr. Montiel and I will teach parents the skills needed to identify and address these potential pitfalls to a "healthy" divorce experience. Check out this Fact Sheet for Families on Children & Divorce by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Divorce: Facts for Families

Bipolar Disorder

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

"Autism appears in various forms; all children do not have the same symptoms. Some may not be able to speak, others may be fluent; some may be alert and curious, others may be less attentive; some may perform complicated math computations or produce music; some may engage in odd repetitive behaviors. The most important underlying commonality among children with autism, however, is their lack of interest and/or ability to engage with others...." Check out the rest of this article in an issue of the NYU Child Study Center Letter, where they discuss the hallmark signs of autism, prevalence rates, cognitive an biological models of autism as well as areas of controversy.

Article: "Understanding Autism"

Useful Web Resources

Metro Atlanta Therapists Network
http://www.matn.info/
Band-aid and Blackboards
Practical Information on Children with Medical Issues in School
http://facpub.stjohns.edu/~ortizs/spwww.html

CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/index.htm
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
http://www.chadd.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
http://www.cec.sped.org/am/template.cfm?section=Home
NYU Child Study Center
www.aboutourkids.org
Parenting information, homework help, and topical information for kids and teens
www.kidshealth.org

Metro Atlanta Therapists Network (MATN)