Don’t Feel Isolated…AD/HD is Extremely Prevalent in the US.

Just how widespread is AD/HD in America? Well, over six million kids have been diagnosed with it, and considering our population, you know that hundreds of thousands of them live in New York and New Jersey. Smack dab in the center of this demo are kids aged 6-11. Nearly two and half million of them are afflicted!

Here is perhaps more startling information –

 

1. Nearly 15 percent of those diagnosed have severe AD/HD.
2. Close to HALF display moderate symptoms.
3. Finally, about 40% have what is considered mild AD/HD…still nothing to take lightly.

First and foremost, you want to tackle AD/HD in its earliest stages. To do that, call New York/New Jersey renowned child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman. He has dealt with this for dozens of years and has modern methods to tackle AD/HD in your child. Call Dr. Steven Sussman today for an appointment in his Mountainside, NJ office at (908) 217-8106.

What is the “New Normal?”

It is a fair question. The question is…when will life return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic? The weeks of stay-at-home orders and school closures really hit hard in NYC and New Jersey. Parents are questioning whether isolation measures and physical distancing are doing lasting damage to their kids' emotional development.

Questions abound. Will this generation of school-aged kids grow up fearful of touching or standing too close? Will they know how to make friends or interact in group gatherings? And how will it affect their academics and job prospects?  Psychologists are still gathering data, but here's the consensus for the short term…most kids will return to normal.

If you have been noticing changing attitudes and behaviors within your household please waste no time in getting a handle on it. That is why I have an office in Mountainside, NJ and serve the New York Metropolitan area. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman a child psychologist. We will get a better understanding of any problems before THEY become an epidemic. Call (908) 217-8106.

Hey…the Classroom Can Be Tough!

You’re darned right it can…surely you remember the peer pressure.  School requires hard work in order to be successful.  For some students, maybe your kid(s), even really hard effort may not be enough.  Some students are faced with additional challenges in the classroom due to different types of learning disabilities.

Here are some of the most common –

1.  Dyslexia…reading and comprehension become very frustrating.

2.  ADHD…affects well over six million children at some point.

3.  Dyscalculia…detrimental to understanding math.

4.  Dysgraphia…it’s related to the physical act of writing.

5.  Processing deficits…some kids have trouble making sense of sensory data.

Noted New York/New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman understands.  He has helped children overcome learning disabilities in the area for decades.  If your child is displaying any signs of the above maladies, why not call Dr. Sussman for a sit-down at his Mountainside, NJ office.  Just call (908) 217-8106.

Generation Alpha…The Children of Millennials.

For many Baby Boomers this almost sounds like the title of a horror movie.  But, it’s true…the 22 million Millennial parents in America are giving birth to nearly 10 thousand new Alpha babies every day!  And remember this…even the oldest member of this new generation is less than ten years of age.

Many social analysts have quantified the importance of the millennial generation.  We hear those millennial jokes all the time.  Very few have examined the effect of their diverse offspring, generation Alpha.  Born since the year 2010 (and until the year 2025), generation Alpha are the children of millennials.

Their challenges are unique.  They were born with a phone in their hand and a computer screen in front of them…well, practically.  They are and will be faced with unusual challenges of socialization.  Dr. Steven Sussman knows that.  He is a New Jersey/New York child psychologist in Mountainside, NJ.  Call him to discuss your little Alpha at (908) 217-8106.

I Wish I Could Afford that.

How many times in your life have you thought that?  Whether the subject is a nice restaurant, a luxury car, or a bigger home most of us have faced that dilemma.  What about as it pertains to your children’s health care…especially their mental well-being?  Now, that’s an issue that may require the right caregiver!

Although private insurance typically covers many health care costs, the challenges faced by families caring for a sick child are nearly always substantial.  These challenges may be exacerbated with mental illnesses.  If you are a parent of a child with special needs, I know that at this point I am “preaching to the choir”.

Please contact me to discuss insurance coverage and payment solutions.  My name is Dr. Steven Sussman.  I have been in the practice of child psychology in the New Jersey/New York area for decades and am now working out of my office in Mountainside, NJ.  Please don’t ever deny your child the proper care because of insurance.  Call me at (908) 217-8106.

Always Remain Optimistic.

One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a sense of hope about life.  If your child is not doing well at school, he or she needs to know that they can succeed if they try.  The basic premise is this: as a parent you need to teach your children that life is fluid and that often over time things change for the better.

Here are some things you can apply –

1.  Handle each situation calmly.

2.  Talk about the details to ascertain what went wrong.

3.  Use calming statements and phrases.

4.  Work with your kid to solve problems together.

5.  Trust their intelligence.

Now, trust your own judgement and seek the professional assistance of New York/New Jersey renowned child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman.  Dr. Steve will sit down with you and your child and assess any and all behavioral issues that may be concerning you.  Contact him at his Mountainside NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106   

Seeing is Believing.

It is one of the oldest phrases in the book.  Truer words were never spoken.  When it comes to child psychology “seeing is believing” could be difficult because how can you really “see” the work of a particular professional without first experiencing his or her work?  That could be a tough proposition.

Dr. Steven Sussman agrees.  That is why when you visit sussmankids.com you may go to the videos page and learn more about different disorders from the man himself.  He will explain such conditions as oppositional defiant disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, adolescent depression, and much more.

The next move is up to you.  Now you have “met” someone who may be the answer to your child’s healthier future.  His name again is Dr. Steven Sussman.  He has consultations at his office located at 615 Sherwood Pkwy. in Mountainside New Jersey.  To arrange that first meeting just call (908) 217-8106. 

Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, and Steve Jobs.

That is a rather impressive list of the greatest minds on the last century or so, isn’t it?  Guess what they all may have had in common (except invaluable contributions to the world)?  Each of those three probably suffered from AD/HD.  We did not have the ability to test children for that malady in their eras, but today’s psychologists believe it to be true.

AD/HD are four of the most recognized letters in child development.  Simply put, it adversely affects the brain’s ability to transmit neurotransmitters.  That may sound like mumbo-jumbo, but what does it really mean?  It affects, among other things, your child’s ability to concentrate, and to pay attention, as well as his or her impulsiveness.

AD/HD is NOT about your child’s character!  Many highly successful people in our society are afflicted by some level of this disorder as noted at the top.  To discover where your child may be on this particular scale, why not contact Dr. Steve Sussman who has dealt with AD/HD for decades.  Arrange an appointment at his Mountainside NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106.