Child & Adult Psychology Blog | Gen Psychology Valencia

Clinical articles on child psychology, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, giftedness, dyslexia and parenting by Patricia Martínez Díaz (Licensed Health Psychologist CV16625).

Articles

• Screen Addiction in Children and Teenagers: Warning Signs and How to Act at Home: Is turning off the console or taking away the phone a daily battle at home? Discover the signs of screen addiction and how to set limits without shouting.
• How Do I Know If My Child Needs a Psychologist? 7 Signs You Shouldn't Ignore: Wondering whether what your child is going through is "just a phase" or needs therapy? Here are the 7 signs you shouldn't ignore.
• Childhood Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms and What You Can Do as a Parent: Does your child have intense fears, tummy aches before school or difficulty sleeping? Discover the symptoms of childhood anxiety and how to help them.
• What Age Can You Take a Child to a Psychologist? A Complete Guide by Stage: Wondering if your child is too young for therapy? I explain when and how we intervene according to their age.
• Online Child and Adolescent Therapy: Does It Really Work?: Many parents doubt whether online therapy works for children and teenagers. I explain how we work and why sometimes it's the best option.
• Tantrums in Children: When Are They Normal and When Should You Worry?: Does your child have very intense tantrums and you don't know how to handle them? I explain what's normal for their age and when to seek professional help.
• How Do I Know If My Child Has ADHD? Real Signs by Age (3-6, 7-12 and Teens): Constantly on the move, distracted in class or exploding at the smallest thing? Here are the real signs of ADHD by age and when to assess.
• How Do I Know If My Child Is Gifted? 12 Signs Families Often Miss: Does your child ask questions beyond their years, get bored at school or show unusual sensitivity? Here are the real signs of high abilities (giftedness).
• How Do I Know If My Child Is Autistic? Early Signs by Age and When to Assess: Does your child avoid eye contact, repeat the same behaviours or struggle to relate? Here are the real signs of autism by age and when to request an assessment.
• Adult ADHD Test: How to Tell If an Online Test Is Reliable and Get an Official Diagnosis: Looking for a reliable adult ADHD test? ASRS, DIVA-5 and WAIS-IV are clinically valid. Here’s what they measure, which ones are official, and how you can start with an online first assessment from anywhere.
• How Do I Know If My Child Is Gifted? Real Signs (Beyond Grades): It's not just about "getting good grades". Giftedness in children shows up in how they think, how they feel and how they relate. Here are the real signs by age and when to evaluate with WISC-V.
• Child Psychology: Untangling the Maze of Fears, Anxiety and Tantrums: Does your child have paralysing fears, anxiety or uncontrollable tantrums? Discover how their brain works and when it's time to seek psychological help.
• Adolescent Psychology: Support Through Anxiety, Bullying & Self-Esteem: Is your teenager isolating themselves, suffering from anxiety or self-esteem problems? Discover the warning signs and how therapy can help them at this stage.
• Intellectual Giftedness: Signs, Myths and Why Assessment Changes Everything: Existential questions, emotional intensity or boredom in class? Discover the signs of Giftedness and how to assess them properly.
• ADHD and ASD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis and Understanding Your Child's Brain: Do you suspect your child might have ADHD or ASD? I explain the differences, key signs and how timely assessment changes their life.
• Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia: When Going to School Hurts: Is homework time a battle? Discover the symptoms of dyslexia, dysgraphia and other learning difficulties, and how to protect their self-esteem.
• How to Manage Tantrums: A Practical Guide to Emotional Regulation for Children: Don't know what to do when your child explodes? Discover practical emotional regulation techniques, the co-regulation method and how to create a "calm kit".
• Family Therapy: How to Resolve Parenting Conflicts and Restore Peace at Home: Does home feel like a battlefield? Shouting, arguments with teens or parenting disagreements with your partner. See how family therapy helps.
• The Quiet Power: Creativity and Talent in Introverted Children: Worried that your child is very quiet or solitary? Discover why introversion hides great talents and how to nurture their creativity without forcing them.
• Childhood Trauma and Attachment: How to Heal Emotional Wounds Through Therapy: What is childhood trauma and how does it affect attachment? Discover the symptoms, attachment styles and how therapy helps children and adults heal.