ADHD & Autism Psychological Services and Advocacy

11/17/2025

Happy Birthday, Sakar!

Wishing you a day full of celebration, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest! We’re so grateful for everything you bring to the team, hope your day is as awesome as you are!

11/15/2025

Reading Recommendation: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith's expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance.

Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. Packed with proven strategies, Dr. Julie's empathetic guide offers a deeper understanding of how your mind works and gives you the insights and help you need to nurture your mental health every day. Wise and practical, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before might just change your life.

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day! A little kindness goes a long way, a smile, a compliment, or lending a helping hand can brighten someone’s entire day. Let’s celebrate by spreading positivity and compassion in our community today (and every day)!

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Cassidy!

Cheers to another amazing year! Your dedication and bright spirit make such a difference every day. Hope your birthday is filled with all your favorite things!

11/08/2025

Happy Anniversary, Dr. Friga!

Your leadership, expertise, and commitment to helping others make such a lasting impact every day. We’re so thankful for everything you do and proud to celebrate another year with you on the team!

11/07/2025

Happy Anniversary, Audrey!

Your dedication, compassion, and positive energy shine through in everything you do. Thank you for being such an important part of our team, we’re so grateful for you!

11/06/2025

Reading Recommendation: My Brain Is a Home

‘My Brain is a Home’ is a beautifully illustrated picture book written for children aged 5-12, that nurtures mental wellbeing by educating children about their brain.

It introduces three important parts in the brain:
The Prefrontal Cortex - Our Wise Brain that helps us think
The Amygdala - Our guard dog is in charge of our emotions
The Hippocampus - Our clever pet hippo helps us learn

11/05/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, a reminder to recognize how stress affects both our mental and physical health.

Chronic stress can impact sleep, focus, and even the immune system—but healthy coping strategies like mindfulness, movement, and social connection can help regulate the body’s stress response.
Take today as a cue to slow down and prioritize your well-being.

11/04/2025

It’s coloring time! Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and bring these pages to life. Sometimes all you need is a splash of color to brighten your day!

11/03/2025

We have immediate openings for Part-Time Registered Behavior Technicians in our New Hartford office. Upon hire you will receive extensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis and obtain your certification as a Registered Behavior Technician. All Registered Behavior Technicians are provided ongoing supervision to ensure they are mastering the skills of ABA and providing the highest quality care for our patients. Apply at aapsa.net/careers

11/01/2025

Today is National Autistics Speaking Day

We all look at the world in our own unique ways. However, people with autism experience the world differently from most of us. They approach the world in often novel ways. Maybe one of the most important ways we all connect to and understand the world is through communication. Autistics Speaking Day encourages autistic people to tell their stories using whatever means works for them. And everyone else is encouraged to listen, hear, read and comprehend their stories from their point of view.