For many people, being a parent is one of the most challenging adventures they have—there can be tons of uncertainty, stress, and more—but it is also incredibly rewarding.  When I work with families, I strive to provide them with a variety of resources that might make their life a little easier—and this is just that! A local colleague is starting a mother’s support group for parents of neurodiverse children, and I wanted to share this information in case anyone is searching for something like this! There options for both in-person and virtual groups, to make it more accessible for parents. If this is of interest to you, I encourage you to check it out!

Dr. Jessica Myszak and Dr. Jaime Long have significant experience performing psychological evaluations with children and adults. They offer both in-person and telehealth evaluations for children, teens, and adults looking for answers. In addition to seeing clients on the Chicago North Shore, they are able to work with families who reside in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming! Dr. Long is also now available to see clients in New York and California. If you are interested in learning more about potentially working with them, you can visit their website here to get the process started.