Effectiveness Results for Social Skills Group Ages 7-8 in NYC
How do you know if your child is learning new social skills? One method is to compare parent ratings before and after the intervention, which is exactly what I did for one of the groups that I led this past Spring 2013 for children ages 7-8. Read More
ABA & Behavioral Therapy NYC for Kids Birth to 10
Manhattan Psychology Group, PC is now offering Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and behavioral therapy in NYC for children from birth to 10 with eating, speaking, emotional and behavioral difficulties. We provide in-home and office treatment, once or multiple times per week. Read More
How Can a Daily Report Card (DRC) Help at School?
When a parent or teacher tells me a child is having difficulty at school, I am very excited to tell them about the Daily Report Card (DRC). Whether the issues are behavioral, social or academic, a DRC can usually help to the point of delaying or avoiding medication. Read More
Social Skills Training Groups – Children & Teens – NYC
In addition to my summer social skills camp, I lead weekly social skills groups on the UWS in NYC for kids ages 5-14: Read More
Medication or Behavior Therapy for Kids & Teens?
It can be a difficult decision for parents – knowing if and when to start medication for their child? While medication may be needed in a particular situation, there is a growing body of research to support a particular type of approach when using medication. Read More
P/t Job: Male Child Therapist at Manhattan Psych Group
Manhattan Psychology Group, PC (MPG) seeks to hire a part-time child therapist to join our growing private psychology practice in Manhattan. Read More
Social Skills Training: Everything You Need to Know
Your child is having consistent problems with peers at school. Your child’s neuropsychological evaluation recommends social skills training. Your child was recently diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome or as being on the autism spectrum. What do you do to begin to improve your child’s social world? Read More
Parent Anxiety & Child Anxiety in NYC: Chicken or Egg?
There was a great article recently published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology about the relationship between maternal anxiety and child anxiety during cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) of child anxiety. Read More
ADHD Treatments in Children & Adolescents NYC
According to the CDC, roughly 3-7% of children ages 4-17 are diagnosed with ADHD and this figure rises by 3-5% each year. It’s more common in boys than girls, tends to run in families, and not resolve on its own if untreated. As a result, a large part of my practice involves the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. I have written about the behavioral treatment of ADHD in an article (ADHD in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Review) that is currently being reviewed for publication. Read More
How to Cope with Bullying in NYC Schools
Bullying, especially in schools in NYC, is a growing concern for parents and schools, and directly affects about 20-30% of kids in grades 6 – 12 in the U.S. Children and parents feel powerless when it happens, unsure of how to react, and schools are expected to take action. There are serious ramifications for families. Read More
How to Cope with School Shootings
After the most recent shooting in Newtown, CT, I wanted to offer parents and families some support to cope during this difficult time. Read More
OCD Treatment for Children & Adolescents in NYC
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety-based disorder that includes obsessive or obtrusive worry thoughts, which are often followed by compulsive or ritualized behaviors that reduce the anxiety. Read More
Special Needs Summer Day Camp ADHD Asperger’s NYC
Parenting and Child & Adolescent Counseling NYC
I wrote this article to help parents better understand child & adolescent counseling and the importance of setting limits early to prevent future problems. Read More
Helping Your Child Achieve at School NYC
Many children struggle at school, either academically, socially, or both. These types of difficulties can arise suddenly or gradually worsen over time. Read More
Top 10 Parenting Tips for Children & Adolescents NYC
The first thing parents can do – to help their children and adolescents better manage negative behaviors – is to change their own behaviors. Here are my top 10 suggestions for parents to consider integrating into their family: Read More
Parenting Skills Training Video Workshop NYC
I recently gave a parenting workshop at Pediatrics of NY called “5 Secrets to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling.” The workshop included 5 principles of empirically-based parent training techniques. Below is a highlight video from the workshop. Read More
Parenting in Divorce, Separation & Marital Discord NYC
There are many circumstances where the marital relationship impacts a child’s development including divorce, separation, marital discord and the like. Read More
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy w/ Children & Adolescents NYC
In my clinical work with children & adolescents, I often employ a form of psychotherapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Read More
Executive Function Coach & ADHD Tutor NYC
Executive functioning refers to those skills that allow us to anticipate, plan, organize, set goals, carry out goals, and monitor one’s behavior according to changing demands. Read More
Treatment of Child & Adolescent Anxiety in NYC
According to the NIMH, anxiety is now the most common psychological disorder in the US, affecting nearly 40 million adults each year. Anxiety in children and adolescents is also quite common and can cause problems with behavior, sleep, and school performance. Read More
Children Addicted to Screens: TV, Computer & Video NYC
It is not uncommon for me to hear about parents concerned that their child is addicted to “screens” (e.g., TV, computers, video games, and portable gaming systems like the “DS”). While a little screen time can serve as a great reward for hard work, a lot of screen time can have negative consequences. Read More
Potty Training & Toileting Problems NYC
Toileting problems are extremely common in young children and will often resolve without intervention. However, such issues can also signify larger, more complicated indicators of distress. Read More
Asperger’s Syndrome & High Functioning Autism NYC
Whether you believe Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFA) are separate and distinct disorders or just variants along the same spectrum, the treatment for either diagnosis is virtually the same. I work with a number of children and adolescents with Asperger’s or HFA in my practice, and recently gave Grand Rounds at The Center for Attention & Learning Disorders at Lenox Hill Hospital / NorthShore LIJ and NYU Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY on the Clinical Practice of Asperger’s Syndrome in Children & Adolescents. Read More
Is Your Child Lazy, Bored or Something Deeper?
Many parents are quick to label their child as “lazy” because the child does not want to do homework, play with friends, or engage in extracurricular activities. Such children may also avoid or procrastinate or complain of being bored. But if we dig a little deeper, we can easily find underlying causes for such “laziness.” Read More
Starting a Special Ed Social Skills Program in Manhattan
The following is a letter I wrote to parents and professionals about how I can up with the idea to start a specialized social skills camp in Manhattan for kids age 6-12. It’s been a wonderful journey and we’re now entering our second season. Read More
Social Skills & Child CBT Treatment: AET Upper Westside NYC
I recently gave a 1.5hr workshop on social skills training and CBT treatment of childhood disorders at a meeting held by the Association of Educational Therapists (AET) on the Upper Westside in Manhattan. Here are some highlights from the workshop that outline how I practice: Read More
Routine Early Intervention: Keeping the Critical Window Open
By the time I see children in my office, negative indivdual and family patterns have been in place for years. Children don’t respect their parents and feel bad about themselves, which translates into defiance, anxiety, anger, aggression, insomnia, etc…or makes an existing disorder (e.g., ADHD) even worse. Parents feel frustrated and powerless. It’s a lose-lose situation. Read More
Group Therapy for Children w/ Divorced Parents NYC
With nearly a 50% divorce rate in the United States (US Census Bureau, 2010), helping children adjust to major changes to their family unit is a growing concern. When a parent dies or divorces, some children adapt well and show no or minimal signs of emotional or academic disturbances. Other children, however, approximately 20-25%, experience significant adjustment problems (Hetherington, Bridges & Insabella, 1998). Read More
How to Give Your Child A Time-Out
Utilizing time-outs to help your child improve their behavior is not as easy as it seems. These steps may not work the first time, but they will work with practice. I recently gave a complete parenting workshop at Pediatrics of New York called ”How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling.” Read More
Counseling & Psychotherapy for College Students NYC
College life can be very stressful considering the balancing act of academics, family demands, employment, and personal relationships. As the former Outreach Coordinator for The City College of New York, I trained faculty, staff, and students on various mental health topics, such as stress management, time management, insomnia, anger management, and test anxiety. I wrote Psychotherapy: Vitamins for your mind to encourage more students (and those of all ages) to consider counseling. Read More
P/T Job: Child Behaviorist for In-Home & School Consultation
Manhattan Psychology Group, PC (MPG) seeks to hire a part-time child behaviorist to join our growing private psychology practice in Manhattan. Read More
To schedule a consultation, please call Dr. Rosenthal at 646-450-6210.
