Jon Scaccia, Author at This Week In School Psychology

Mental health

Understanding Autism and Mental Health:

A New Approach to Tackling Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents Picture this: A teenager sits in a school counselor’s office, struggling with feelings they can’t quite put into words. For autistic adolescents, these emotions are often even more challenging to manage or understand. New research sheds light on this growing issue, exploring the mental health […]

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Neurodevelopmental

Autism on the Rise: How COVID-19 Disrupted Access to Treatment for Children

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise in the United States, with more children being diagnosed today than ever before. But while diagnoses are increasing, something troubling is happening: fewer children with autism are receiving the treatments they need, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study sheds light on the current […]

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Relationships

What Teens Want on the Screen

We live in a time when screens dominate nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and nowhere is this more evident than in the lives of today’s teens. While the rapid rise of screen-based media has created countless opportunities for entertainment, education, and connection, it’s also brought new challenges, particularly for mental health. Recent research […]

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Academics

Procrastination and Anxiety in the Classroom: What It Means for Your Child

Picture this: It’s the night before a big English exam, and your child is still scrolling through their phone, despite having weeks to prepare. This last-minute cramming leads to panic, frustration, and, ultimately, poor performance. But why does this cycle keep repeating, and how can we break it? Recent research reveals a deeper connection between […]

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Mental health

Why Mental Health Issues Keep Teachers Out of the Classroom Longer: What Parents and School Leaders Should Know

Teaching is more than just a job; it’s a calling, a mission to shape young minds and futures. But behind the dedication, teachers face immense pressures that take a serious toll on their mental health. In fact, recent research reveals a startling reality: teachers in the education sector experience longer sickness absences due to mental […]

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Neurodevelopmental

The Complexities of Autism and ADHD in Children: What Parents and Schools Need to Know

Imagine trying to navigate a maze while blindfolded. This is how children with both autism and ADHD may feel every day, struggling to find their way through a world that demands focus and social interaction, two areas where they often face significant challenges. Recent research sheds light on the co-occurrence of these two conditions, offering […]

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Development

How Parental Involvement Shapes Student Imagination

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination.” – Albert Einstein. When it comes to fostering creativity in students, this statement holds more relevance than ever. Creativity—our capacity to generate novel ideas and solve problems in innovative ways—has become one of the most vital skills for success in the 21st century. But here’s […]

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Mental health

Psychological Capital and Music Performance Anxiety: A Path to Calm the Stage

Picture this: a talented young musician, perfectly prepared, steps onto a stage for their big performance. The lights are dim, the audience is quiet, and all eyes are on them. But instead of feeling confident and in control, their heart races, palms sweat, and a wave of anxiety hits. Their once-clear mind now struggles to […]

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Mental health

Sleep Matters: What New Research Reveals About Autism and Student Mental Health

Imagine trying to learn, concentrate, or even behave when you’re running on fumes. That’s the reality for many autistic children who struggle with chronic sleep problems, often leading to a cascade of emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Now, new research sheds light on just how deeply sleep impacts autistic students—and why this should be on […]

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Mental health

Boosting Mental Resilience in Students: What Schools Can Do Today

The mental health of our children is under siege. Stress and anxiety are no longer rare occurrences but an all-too-frequent part of everyday life for students across the world. Imagine this: a student, barely 14, who juggles assignments, family issues, social pressure, and now, the weight of increasingly complex global crises like climate change and […]

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Understanding Autism and Mental Health:

Autism on the Rise: How COVID-19 Disrupted Access to Treatment for Children

What Teens Want on the Screen

Procrastination and Anxiety in the Classroom: What It Means for Your Child

Why Mental Health Issues Keep Teachers Out of the Classroom Longer: What Parents and School Leaders Should Know

The Complexities of Autism and ADHD in Children: What Parents and Schools Need to Know

How Parental Involvement Shapes Student Imagination

Psychological Capital and Music Performance Anxiety: A Path to Calm the Stage

Sleep Matters: What New Research Reveals About Autism and Student Mental Health

Boosting Mental Resilience in Students: What Schools Can Do Today

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