Children's Center News & Blog

318 Forum - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has long been stigmatized, however, many unique strengths and abilities often go unnoticed amidst the challenges.

318 Forum - April is Autism Awareness Month and Dr. Michelle Yetman of the LSUHS Children's Center shares the benefits of early intervention for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Lola Magazine - Dr. Michelle Yetman, Associate Professor in the Children's Center, shares how screen use during infancy and early childhood has been associated with negative developmental outcomes.

April is national Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. One of the keys to supporting a child with autism is Early Intervention. Dr. Michelle Yetman, Clinical Psychologist with the LSUHS Children's Center shares the benefits of early intervention.

Lola Magazine - Dr. Michelle Yetman, LSUHS Children's Center Clinical Psychologist, shares, "As we continue a season of gratitude this year, be sure to model your gratitude by sharing thanks for the people and things that bring joy to your life."

318 Forum - Michelle Yetman, PhD, LSUHS Associate Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, shares parenting strategies for raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

KSLA12 - Dr. Michelle Yetman, LSUHS clinical psychologist states, it is important for caregivers to recognize the impact that caregiving can have on their mental and emotional well-being and to seek support and resources to manage the stresses.

318 Forum - Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can face many unique challenges as they grow, and wandering is one of the scariest behaviors these families experience, shares Dr. Michelle Yetman, LSUHS Children's Center.

318Forum - Michael McGill, LSUHS Children's Center Director, and Dr. Michelle Yetman share support information for parents of children with a disability.

KSLA12 - Behavior analyst Traynee Rash with the School of Allied Health Professions and the Children's Center shares about the types of reactions some children experience around fireworks and how to support their needs.

Red River Radio: Health Matters - Dr. Shawn McNeil, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at LSUHS hosts a discussion on recognizing autism in children and therapies and treatments to support children with autism with other LSUHS professionals. 

KNOE - Dr. Shawn McNeil, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at LSUHS says mental health is as important and in some cases more important than a person’s physical health. He says some children are going through a lot of stressful events right now. including their sleep schedule changing, more expectations in a new grade level, or the pandemic, including mask mandates.