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September 23, 2026
Do You have Adult Autism?Dr. Adler describes the characteristics of Adult Autism
September 16, 2026
Improving Attention in Children: A Brief Guide for ParentsEvery parent wants their child to do well in school and get along with others. Good focus and attention are keys to academic and social success.
October 8, 2025
Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for ParentsRaising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism comes with unique joys and challenges. Although each...
August 5, 2025
Parents Helping Children and Teens Transition Back to SchoolAs summer ends and a new school year approaches, many children and teenagers face a mix of excitement and anxiety. It’s very important for parents to help children manage anxiety during this transition.
July 22, 2025
Gaming Addiction: How Parents can Help Their Children and TeenagersIn today’s digital world, video games are a major part of many children’s lives. Although gaming can offer entertainment, creativity, and even educational benefits, excessive screen time can lead to gaming addiction, a child behaviour problem, as well for teenagers and adults.
June 3, 2025
Navigating End-of-Year Psychological Challenges in Children and TeenagersAs the school year winds down, children and teenagers often face a unique set of psychological challenges. While it might seem like a time for celebration, the end of the academic year can bring about depression, anxiety, stress, and general emotional turmoil for students.
February 14, 2025
Helping Children with Oppositional Defiant DisorderOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a condition in children, a child behavior problem, characterized by persistent patterns of anger, irritability, arguing and defiance toward authority figures.
January 17, 2025
The Danger of Video Games for Children and Adults with ADHDAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
January 3, 2025
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically worsening during the winter months when daylight hours are shorter. However, some people may experience SAD during the summer.
October 21, 2024
Men, Psychotherapy and CounsellingOpenly recognising and acknowledging signs of psychological problems as soon as possible is always important but especially for men as they are much less likely to recognise and talk about their own feelings.
September 26, 2024
Men, Depression and SuicideAlthough both men and women usually feel sad and down when depressed, men also tend to become more aggressive, often verbally and sometimes, physically. Also, men are more likely to use alcohol to self-medicate their negative feelings.
September 6, 2024
Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Gen ZI was interviewed recently for an article in the SCMP about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Gen Z.
October 10, 2023
Autism in Girls: Signs, Symptoms and UnderdiagnosisDr. Adler talks with Ruth Benny of Top Schools about the assessment and diagnosis of Autism in girls and women.
July 5, 2023
Chronic Trauma: Recognising and Treating its SymptomsDr. Adler, psychologist, describes chronic trauma and its treatment...
May 18, 2021
Dangers of using avoidance to cope with stress“Dr. Adler is interviewed by the Young Post about how to help children use coping strategies to manage...
November 18, 2019
Diagnosing Autism in Girls: Recent DevelopmentsThe criteria for an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the same for both boys and girls based on...
August 8, 2019
Helping Your Young Child Cope with Fright in Hong KongRecent news in Hong Kong may have confused and frightened many of our children. As adults, it’s a...
June 19, 2019
Beating the Summertime BluesRemember when you were a child. You couldn’t wait for summer; the end of school, the start of...
December 19, 2018
Surviving the Holidays“Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!” How often do you hear these words this time of year? This is...
November 17, 2018
Taming Your Child’s Test AnxietyThe dropping temperatures may be an unwelcome sign that winter is almost here. The increased anxiety that many...
July 12, 2018
The Benefits of Stress: Finding the Optimal Level“I’m stressed!” When you hear these words, you probably imagine the many situations in life when you have...
June 28, 2018
Autism and Its DiagnosisAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnosis that describes individuals who have difficulties with social interaction and communication and...
June 27, 2018
We Are the Most Important TeachersSomething we often forget as parents: we are our children’s most important teachers. Our children learn from us,...
June 27, 2018
Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child?I have never met a parent who enjoy sees her child misbehave. Behaviours such as hitting and refusal...
June 27, 2018
Parents and Teens: Who’s the Boss?Ask a teenager raised in a Western culture about who’s the boss at home. More than likely, the...
June 27, 2018
Young and Stressed Out in Hong Kong: Help Your Child Manage Stress and ThriveHong Kong, like most international cities, is highly competitive and extremely fast paced. No one seems to know...
