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Alex’s Autism Journey: Real Help, Real Results

Meet Alex. At 22, they were looking for real support to manage Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and more—while building confidence and executive functioning skills. After discovering our Autism Program online, Alex connected with Chris Smith and began a journey of growth through a team-based model that made expert care both accessible and affordable.

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How our Autism and Behavior Program Changed Olivia’s Life

Olivia, a 12-year-old girl, has always been bright and creative but has struggled with big emotions, anxiety, and difficulty focusing. Olivia’s parents had tried both autism therapy and medication, but nothing seemed to truly make a difference — until they came across the Autism and Behavior Program at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry.

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Sensory Issues in Mental Health: Beyond Autism Spectrum Disorder

At Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, we recognize the complexity of sensory issues and their presence across various conditions. While sensory processing challenges are a well-known characteristic of ASD, they are not exclusive to it.

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Dopamine Fasting: Is it A Path to Reclaiming Your Mental Clarity?

Dopamine fasting emerges as a beacon of hope for those seeking to reclaim their mental clarity and well-being. This practice, which involves temporarily abstaining from addictive behaviors such as social media, video games, and gambling, aims to reset the brain's reward circuitry by reducing the release of dopamine.

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Manage Trauma and Mental Health through Nervous System Regulation

“There are many different evidence-based therapeutic modalities that I have used as an Individual, Couples, and Families Therapist. Over time I have found the key to sustaining progress in therapy is helping the individual(s) calm their nervous system. Anything “said” or “done” in traiditional talk therapy cannot be retained unless a person is in a relaxed, regulated, safe space. I find profound change occurs for individuals, couples, and families using the mind-body-soul approach.” - Kristen Ott, MA, LMFT

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Understanding PANDAS, PANS, and POTS: A Guide for Concerned Parents

As a parent, it is natural to be concerned about your child's health, especially when it comes to their mental well-being. If you have heard of terms like PANDAS, PANS, or POTS and are worried that your child may be affected, this blog post aims to provide you with essential information and guidance. While these conditions can be complex and sometimes controversial, it is crucial to be informed and proactive in seeking appropriate care for your child.

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8 Tips for Parents of High Energy Kids

Kids express energy and emotions in many ways. By looking at the child free from judgment caregivers really get in touch with matching helpful strategies to the needs of the child.

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Understanding Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Testing

When exploring options for understanding cognitive and learning challenges, you may come across terms like "neuropsychological testing" and "psychoeducational testing." Both are valuable tools in assessing different aspects of brain function and learning, but they serve different purposes and involve different processes.

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