Guides for families
Clear, caring reading for parents and adults who are trying to make sense of what they're seeing. Start with whatever is on your mind.
Understanding ADHD
A plain-language guide to ADHD in children, teens and adults, what it looks like at different ages, and what a thorough evaluation looks at.
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ADHD questions, answered
Clear answers to common ADHD questions, including types, adult diagnosis, ADHD and autism, anxiety, sleep, assessment, treatment and support.
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Understanding autism
What autism is, early signs to watch for, how autism can look in teens and adults, and what a comprehensive evaluation includes.
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Autism questions, answered
Clear answers to common autism questions, including autism and ADHD, adult diagnosis, genetics, assessments, insurance and support across the lifespan.
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Learning disorders and dyslexia
How learning disorders in reading, writing and math are identified, why they aren't about intelligence, and what an evaluation can tell you.
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Learning disorders questions, answered
Clear answers about dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, learning disability terminology, diagnosis, causes, school support and life after an evaluation.
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What to expect from a full evaluation
A step-by-step look at how a comprehensive assessment works at Fair Winds, from the first call to the feedback session, and how to prepare.
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Language disorders questions, answered
Clear answers about language disorders in children and adults, including signs, speech versus language, causes, autism, ADHD, testing and therapy.
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Career and vocational questions, answered
Answers about career assessments, vocational testing, college planning, career change, ADHD and autism at work, accommodations, cost and next steps.
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Counseling questions, answered
How counseling works, what to expect in sessions, the approaches we use, what LMFTs are trained to do, family systems, confidentiality and how to start.
Read the guideWondering what a full evaluation might show?
Every person is different, and so is every evaluation. Tell us what you're noticing and we'll help you decide whether a closer look makes sense.