Clayton Lessor

Over twenty years ago, when I started in private practice it was a slow arduous process. Building a client base and attempting to set myself apart from other counselors took time and effort!

Parents have stopped or forgotten the importance of having the exit plan conversation with their son. The result, an epidemic of “26-year old’s living in the basement;” it’s unhealthy for both parent and child!

In this profession we’re very aware that when there is a divorce and children are involved, the children suffer most. This is especially true when one of the parents works diligently to convince the kids the "other parent" is to blame for the break-up.

The challenge to get an accurate ASD diagnosis is this, it is unique and there is a very specific set of exhibited characteristics. It’s of utmost importance that a Licensed Professional; a Medical Doctor (MD), Psychologist (PhD), or Counselor/Social Worker (MA, MSW) trained in Asperger's Syndrome make an assessment and the diagnosis.

Depression in teenagers, teenage boys in particular can be tricky to deal with. It can be hard for a parent to distinguish between normal adolescent mood swings and something more severe.