Neuroimaging studies show that a person’s amygdala, a part of the brain responsible for emotional memories, is associated with social anxiety disorders. Lifestyle treatments and alternative therapies for individuals with autism can help manage anxiety symptoms. However, learning the causes and triggers of a person’s anxious behavior is crucial in prescribing appropriate treatment plans for …
You love your partner, but you’re facing a challenge. Your relationship has its issues, just like any other relationship, but yours are unique. Your partner has Aspergers. The question you keep asking yourself is, are you truly the best person to help your partner? And if you don’t feel that you are, how can you …
Not everybody is the life of the party. And that’s okay! If you or your child have been through ADD testing and are looking for ADHD treatment in NYC, don’t be discouraged. You can find Social Skills Groups at the Sachs Center – an innovative practice focused on the treatment and testing of ADD/ADHD and Asperger’s in children, teens …
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) vary in terms of severity and deficit level but in general experience trouble with social interactions and communicating with others. Early intervention is key for children with autism to improve their symptoms, scholastic abilities, and attention levels. Many different therapies and behavioral strategies are utilized by parents and caregivers …
Do you or does someone you know have Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s is a form of high-functioning autism. It is a developmental disorder that affects the ability to socialize and communicate. It is similar to ADHD in that often patients with Aspergers are unresponsive to outside stimuli and face impaired social action. Characterized as a lifelong condition, Aspergers afflicts fewer than 200,000 …
What Sachs Center Can Do For Your Family Here at Sachs Center we are proud to be a full service center that is dedicated to testing and treating ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, and other conditions found commonly in children, teenagers, and even adults. I am Dr. George Sachs, PsyD. Myself, along with my outstanding staff, are …
“I just don’t get him.” A little while ago a client of mine walked into my office. She was completely distraught over the demise of her relationship with her boyfriend. “He was so perfect in so many ways,” she said “but anytime I wanted to talk to him about anything important or emotional, he completely …