Alison Gilbert
Alison Gilbert, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine with a certificate in autism spectrum disorders from U.C. Davis.
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Making The Call
For many parents and caregivers the concern that their child isn’t meeting their milestones can be considerably overwhelming. Seeking support from informed health professionals, organizations and close family members can be especially useful. Autism awareness month...
Camps & Schools
Summer Camp Planning For Children With Special Needs
Planning for summer camp is the time when parents of typical children make camp choices based on their budgets, their child’s friendships, preferred activities and camp location. For parents of children with special needs, however,...
Healthy Living
Obstacles Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recent research suggests that children reach an average age of 4-5 years before receiving a proper Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Yet, there is ample evidence that we can identify ASD symptoms as early as...
Camps & Schools
Social Skills For All
Sitting at a meal with friends, it’s hard not to notice the cell phone adjacent to each of our dinner plates. For every personal verbal exchange it seems there is an almost equal number of...
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NYS Settles With Commack Debt Collection Firm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office reached a settlement with Forster & Garbus, one of the largest debt collection firms...
Blood Drive At Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College (NCC), in conjunction with Nassau University Medical Center, will host its 23rd annual “Back to School” Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept....
Peter M. Guida, M.D.
Peter M. Guida, M.D., beloved husband, father, grandfather, stepfather and friend, died on Wednesday, April 20, at his home in Lloyd Harbor surrounded by...
And The Winner Is…
The glitz and glamour of the Oscars is finally here. The 88th Academy Awards ceremony takes the stage on Feb. 28 at the Dolby...
Personalize Your Living Space With A Museum Quality Gallery Wall
Creating a gallery wall in your home is the perfect way to bring a boring, blank space to life and leave a lasting impression...