Dr. Pillat conducts psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for the following diagnoses and presenting concerns: Academic Difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Difficulties (ADHD), ...

Life lessons start on day one—literally. A crying infant is learning how to communicate. However, actions often speak louder than words (though both are important). "Interactions between caregivers ...

One day while working at my outpatient private practice in Homewood, Illinois, I received a call from a high school counselor. She asked if I could see—right away—a senior and his parents in her ...

Children love getting toys, but that’s often lower on their wish lists than their parents believe. Here’s what they really want. “Parents and children disagree on children’s happiness levels and tend ...

Here’s a fact that you likely wouldn’t have believed when you were a child: parents aren’t perfect. Far from it, in fact, as you may understand yourself as a parent now. Whether it’s punishment ...

Parents have a lot of hopes and dreams for their children's futures — and child psychologists have their own set of goals for their kids. Child psychology experts aren't prioritizing material ...

Parents often sense when their child seems to think, question, or learn differently from others their age. Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional ...