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Now Serving South Denver: Mountain Vista Psychology Opens New Location for Counseling, Neurofeedback & Testing
To The Wonderful Mountain Vista Psychology community: We have some exciting news to share: We are Growing and Excited to Announce Our New Office Location in South Denver! We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new office location…
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ADHD Testing: How Women Are Underdiagnosed and Misunderstood
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most widely discussed and most commonly diagnosed disorders today. ADHD is more than just occasional forgetfulness, high energy, or hyper focus. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect focus, impulse control, and…
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Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, think, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally…
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The Different Types of Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known for being a complicated neurological and developmental disorder that affects someone’s ability to interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. This disorder is being consistently researched, which means we are finding out more and…
Read MoreShould I Get My Child Assessed for a Learning Disability?
If your child is struggling in school, you are not alone! Virtually all children struggle in school at some point, and the good news is that most of them adapt with a little extra support from home and/or school. But,…
Read MoreWhat is Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Narcissistic individuals have a deep and inflated sense of self-importance, need for attention, have many troubled relationships, and no empathy for others. Most of those who are narcissistic…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Therapist
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision. What should you look for in a therapist? How do you decide who is right? Are you comfortable? These are all fundamental questions you should ask yourself and research before committing to…
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Medicaid Autism Testing & Medicaid Autism Diagnosis
We are so excited to share with you that Mountain Vista Psychology is now able to complete Autism Testing & Autism Diagnosis for those who have Medicaid! As you know, we are a mission and passion driven practice. We have…
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Learning Disability Testing & Learning Disability Diagnosis
What is a Learning Disability? I find there is a great deal of confusion about terminology, symptoms, and how to get the help you need. This article was written to help clarify the muck and I hope you find it…
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ADHD Testing & ADHD Diagnosis
There are many people who wonder about whether they should pursue ADHD testing and ADHD diagnosis. They wonder if there is really any utility in obtaining ADHD testing. What will they really learn from the testing process anyway? They also…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a 504 and IEP
When you have a child who needs extra support in school, it can feel extremely overwhelming! You need to understand your child’s needs and you also have to understand how to get them the support they require. When your child…
Read MoreADHD Testing & ADHD Diagnosis
People often ask what the benefits are to completing ADHD testing to see if an ADHD diagnosis is warranted. Some people are afraid that if they get an ADHD diagnosis it will have a negative impact on their life. At…
Read MoreAutism Evaluation & Autism Diagnosis: What To Look for and How It Can Help
Deciding to complete an autism evaluation is difficult for many people, and there is still a great deal of confusion about what an autism diagnosis really means. Screening for autism is still a difficult process, leaving many children and adults…
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