Author Archives: Gerry Vassar

From Risk to Resiliency

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Gerry Vassar

Today, I was privileged to attend the Stoneleigh Foundation’s Symposium: From Risk to Resiliency. This is an annual event to deal with the issues of violence against children in the City of Philadelphia. Key professionals who deal with some of … Continue reading →

Too Many Cases of Mental Illness in Our Children

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Gerry Vassar

May is a month in which we focus on the mental health of children. As one who is involved in the therapeutic educational environment, I see firsthand the effects of mental illness in too many of our children and teenagers. … Continue reading →

Treatment Options for Children with Autism

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Gerry Vassar

A rise in what is labeled autism has led to increased research regarding treatment options as potential strategies for helping children who are victims to this complex syndrome. Although no conclusive cure exists, helpful strategies exist to overcome some of autism’s cognitive and … Continue reading →

Identifying Autism in Children

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Gerry Vassar

Not only was April Child Abuse Prevention Month but it was also Autism Awareness Month. Research has indicated that autism has increased substantially in the past few decades. Currently, experts estimate that 3 - 6 children out of every 1,000 will have Autism … Continue reading →

Warning Signs in Children and Adolescents of Possible Child Sexual Abuse

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Gerry Vassar

If you have ever spoken with someone who was sexually abused as a child, you recognize its significant consequences to the person’s self-image, ability to have healthy relationships, behavior, learning capacity and overall emotional health. Their stories devastate us, but seem … Continue reading →