The Effect of the Pandemic on ASD.

The COVID-19 lockdown will have both short-term and long-term psychosocial and mental health implications for children. That much is certain. Children with autism may have some very specific needs for support that others do not have because of their difficulties in social interaction. Child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman wants to help your kids reintegrate.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects perhaps up to 10% of children in the Metropolitan area of New York and New Jersey. Numbers such as that must not be ignored! You know some of the signs…social communication challenges, deficits in social interaction, and some disruptive patterns of behavior, activities, and interests.

Dr. Steven Sussman, a child psychologist in Mountainside, NJ, hopes to help you with ASD and other psychological afflictions that may have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Now may be the right time to call Dr. Steve at (908) 217-8106. His fascinating story is further told at sussmankids.com.

Take it from Those Who Know.

What happens when you trust the mental and emotional development of your child to Dr. Steven Sussman, New York/New Jersey child psychologist? Great and positive progress…that’s what! You need to know from the get go that you have made the right decision about your kid’s overall development. We take solace in comments made by those that have trusted him.

Some of the comments are:  “Dr. Steve changed our lives. I have seen my son grow and overcome all the issues he once struggled with…” “Very unorthodox (and Dr Steve will tell you so) but it works…” “Very patient and has a good sense of humor which helps most kids open up.”

This should help you make your decision when you pick up the phone and discuss the mental and emotional well-being of your youngster(s) with New Jersey child psychologist, Dr. Steven Sussman. Just call his office located in Mountainside at (908) 217-8106.  Read more comments by visiting sussmankids.com.

Are We Empowering Everyone?

Children need to develop their inner confidence, courage, and personal strength to feel like they can achieve their full potential. To successfully transition into the adult world, the key to helping students realize and harness their potential is empowerment. That is why I am a phone call away. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman, a renowned child psychologist serving New York and New Jersey.

To put this into simpler terms, empowerment means guiding your child in a manner that encourages their belief in their own abilities AND their potential for positive growth. This is the time that they need to rely on their inner strength as well as their sense of self-belief to meet and overcome the myriad of difficulties they face.

I have seen various types of reticence in my fifty years of helping kids in the Tri-State area. Empowerment is a relatively new term in the 21st century. We learn and grow with the times. Please call me at my Mountainside, NJ office…Dr. Steven Sussman child psychologist at (908) 217-8106. Visit sussmankids.com for more information.

Please Check with Me First about Potential Insurance Coverage.

It is trite to say that the Pandemic has affected us in extraordinary ways. During it, I am only able to accept Horizon Blue Cross of NJ health insurance as well as welcoming any Medicaid recipients. The times they are a changin’. Please check with me today as to which plans I may be accepting.

As a licensed and renowned child psychologist serving New Jersey and Metropolitan New York I have been working with kids successfully for decades. It is perhaps more important to get a handle on childhood behavior than it has ever been, so let’s work together to help your children!

If you don’t already know me, my name is Dr. Steven Sussman, a child psychologist practicing out of Mountainside, NJ. I want to get back to practicing throughout the Tri-State area, so look me up first to see if I am right for your family at sussmankids.com. Then, please call me at this phone number (908) 217-8106.

A Pandemic Hypothetical.

Let’s say you have a child about seven or eight years old in the New York area. You have noticed that during the pandemic he has gotten angrier to the point where he or she yells at you if they don’t get their way. Will that worsen when surrounded by kids their own age?

Anger and the acting out of said is NOT a fast and firm scenario that can be ameliorated by the wave of a hand! We need to get to the root cause of their anger. Here is a quick tip…As a New York area child psychologist I have observed that your child may or may not be angry because of your treatment. In my experience, parents sometimes grow the anger by their reaction to it.

Now that the problem has manifested itself, it is time to return to “normal.” That means we should have a talk. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman a noted child psychologist serving the Metropolitan area from my office located in Mountainside, NJ. Please take a look at my website sussmankids.com and call me for a consultation at (908) 217-8106.

Seeing is Understanding.

For a moment I will explain ODD then I will direct you to my website to learn more. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman a nationally known child psychologist serving the New York/New Jersey area. ODD can be complicated for you as a parent and is a recent diagnosis of our understanding of children in America.

If your child is obstinate and at times downright unlikable, they may be suffering from ODD. Because schools have always concentrated on reading and memorizing this may not properly address this malady. I have a singular goal of teaching your kid(s) the proper skills and increased maturity so that soon they will eliminate this label of ODD.

Now for the other part that I promised you. My website sussmankids.com has an ODD tab. Please click on that and read my letter entitled The Shutdown Learner. This will give you greater insight. When you are ready please call me…child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman at my office located in Mountainside, NJ at (908) 217-8106 to arrange a free consultation.

Breaking the Daily Routine.

I know that the pandemic has disrupted nearly everyone’s life. What has it done to your school-aged kids? Just like us, anxiety during this period would be expected and, in fact, is a normal response. Take it from me…child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman, children’s adjustment to a new school schedule, whether it’s remote or otherwise, could vary a great deal based on age and your child’s individual personality or temperament.

In younger kids for example, psychological distress might manifest itself in new or worsening behavioral problems. They may have difficulty with symptoms such as aches and pains or changes in sleep or appetite. Even your older kids may also experience somatic symptoms, as fear, nervousness, stress, and irritability.

If you live in the New Jersey area, I don’t have to tell you that we have been hit particularly hard. The end of this trial will come (very soon, I hope). Let me help you find a “new norm” with your school-aged kids. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman. Please call me at my office in Mountainside, NJ at (908) 217-8106 and visit me online at sussmankids.com.