By Wilfredo Rivera-Pérez, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Illustration - The New York Times As a new school year begins, more children are struggling to make it through the school doors. Some cry, complain of stomachaches, others cling to parents, or shut down entirely.   This isn't just about "not wanting" to go to school - for some students, it's a sign of school refusal, a complex emotional issue that can seriously affect their development and mental health.  But here's the

By Jonathan Hoffman, PhD This edition of  NBI Exposure  features a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Hoffman, Chief Clinical Officer at NBI and author of  Stuck: Asperger’s Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors .  Originally published in 2012,  Stuck  offered practical tools and insights for families, educators, and professionals working with children on the autism spectrum - especially those dealing with obsessive-compulsive behaviors.  Over a decade later, we revisit the

If you have a child that clearly would benefit from the services of a good tutor but resists having one: First, recognize this isn’t too...