by Dr. Selz | Nov 21, 2025 | ADHD/ADD, Assessment, Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
In my files, I came upon an article I’ve kept for a few years, called, “The Real Reason Everyone Seems to Have ADHD These Days,” by Ralph Lewis, M.D.. Here are a few choice quotes from the article: … Part of the confusion stems from how ADHD is described and...
by Dr. Selz | Nov 14, 2025 | Assessment
When it comes to an assessment for their child, parents are typically focused on “the diagnosis.” Largely supported by the medical model, this approach embodies a, “Yes, he has it,” or “No, he does not have it,” perspective. It is the belief held by many, that once...
by Dr. Selz | Oct 31, 2025 | Modern Childhood, Parenting Misc
Somewhere along the way, guilt or feeling badly about something one has done, has gotten a bad name. This may be due to the fact that earlier generations of parents inflicted heavy doses of guilt on their children, often in front of others. As a reaction to this prior...
by Dr. Selz | Oct 17, 2025 | Assessment, Dyslexia/Reading & Learning Disabilities
Without turning this into a confessional, when I look back on my schooling here are a few things I know: Math was far my strong suit. I probably needed tutoring, particularly as I had to suffer through geometry, algebra and calculus. So, did that mean I had...
by Dr. Selz | Oct 10, 2025 | Modern Childhood, Parenting Misc
One of my favorite kids, Sam, came in to see me recently. Nearly six and starting first grade, I’ve been tracking Sam since he was three. Sam’s had issues with what was being called, “behavioral self-regulation.” Mostly, Sam had difficulty coping with the word...
