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Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology

July 28, 2025 · 5 min read

Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation utilized a powerful new computational method to analyze data from over 5,000 children with autism. These discoveries promise a revolution in the way autism is understood, diagnosed, and treated. […]

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Development

Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology

Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation utilized a powerful new computational method to analyze data from over 5,000 children with autism. These discoveries promise a revolution in the way autism is understood, diagnosed, and treated. […]

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Policy

What Happens if the Department of Education is Abolished? The Future of U.S. Schools

Education in America is at a crossroads. While schools should be spaces where all children can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally– the current federal policy agenda threatens to unravel critical federal protections, funding, and programs designed to support students’ well-being. Project 2025, spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation and a coalition of conservative organizations, presents a radical […]

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Mental health

How Online Parent Coaching Helps Kids with Autism Thrive

On a Tuesday evening, just after homework time, a mother sits beside her 10-year-old son. The math worksheet has dissolved into tears. She takes a breath, recalls a phrase from her parent-training session—“Big deal or little deal?”—and gently asks him to decide. Within moments, the storm passes. For many families raising autistic children, those micro-victories […]

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Technology

When Big Feelings Meet Big Screens

“Wait, what?!” Across 39 research studies, the same pattern kept popping up: when adolescents struggle to manage big feelings, their screen use gets harder to manage too. And when screen time turns compulsive—scrolling late into the night, gaming through homework, chasing likes—emotions get even tougher to handle. It’s a loop. The good news? Loops can […]

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Bullying

The Rising Concern of Cyberbullying and Its Impact on Child Psychology

With the ever-evolving digital landscape, the intersection of technology and child psychology is becoming an increasingly critical area of focus. Recent findings have stirred the psychological and educational communities, emphasizing the alarming rise of cyberbullying and its profound effects on young minds. The Alarming Reality of Cyberbullying Cyberbullying, often perceived as a mere extension of […]

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Mental health

Why Young Kids with ADHD Are Getting the Wrong Treatment

The educational landscape has seen significant transformations in recent years, with a heightened focus on mental health and special needs. Among these, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young children remains a pressing issue. Recent studies indicate a worrying trend: many preschoolers with ADHD receive medication as a first-line treatment, despite clinical guidelines advocating for […]

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Technology

The Impact of Digitization in Schools

In recent years, the field of school psychology has undergone a significant transformation, primarily driven by the rapid digitization of educational tools and practices. As schools continue to adapt to a digital age, psychologists are at the forefront of ensuring these changes support students’ emotional and educational needs. This blog explores the implications of digital […]

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Development

Teens, Tech, and Temptation: The New Face of Addiction

One Spanish teacher noticed something odd during recess: half her class sat on the steps, scrolling silently. The chatter that once filled the courtyard was replaced by glowing screens. When she asked them to put their phones away, one student muttered, “I can’t. I’ll miss something.” That quiet confession echoes across classrooms worldwide—and it’s not […]

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Safety

The Real Danger on Halloween Isn’t What You Think

On Halloween night, children are four times more likely to die in a car accident than on any other night of the year.Wait—what? For years, parents have been warned about poisoned candy, razor blades in apples, and—more recently—predators lurking behind porch lights. However, when researchers examined the numbers, the biggest Halloween threat wasn’t candy or […]

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