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Stimming: A Neurodivergent Behavior
Danielle Jean Kradin, B.A. Self-stimulatory behavior (Stimming) refers to repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that individuals...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
6 hours ago3 min read
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The ADHD connection to narcolepsy: Vindication!
Dr. Modestino fought for years to uncover the truth of whether there was indeed a true connection between the childhood onset disorder of...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
1 day ago2 min read
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April/May 2025 Director’s Blog. Rampant Use of AI: An Educator’s Perspective
Dr. Modestino            Over the last few years, there has been a serious concern for many people about the use of AI LLM (large...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
1 day ago6 min read
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Press Release: New study sheds light on understanding the potential of the Genetic Addiction Risk Severity (GARS) Test To Accurately Predict Preaddiction in the opioid crisis era
A cross-cultural paper published in the prestigious journal Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology  revealed a data-driven...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Apr 144 min read
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March 2025 Monthly Newsletter
March 2025 Monthly Newsletter
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Mar 291 min read
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Info Dumping and Neurodivergence
Danielle Jean Kradin, B.A. Info-dumping is an interesting style of communication commonly associated with neurodivergent individuals...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Mar 293 min read
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March 2025 Director’s Blog: Environmental factors to combat the genetic risks of dementia: Developing a lifestyle plan
Let's say you have genetic testing and discover something like this: “gs141 3.5 Bad  You carry one APOE-ε3 allele  and one APOE-ε4...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Mar 274 min read
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February 2025 Monthly Newsletter
February 2025 Monthly Newsletter
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Feb 281 min read
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Pedantic Behavior and Language in ASD
Danielle Jean Kradin, B.A.  There are many distinct behavioral or language differences in those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  ...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Feb 283 min read
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February 2025 Director's Blog: Has evolution only designed for us to live our best until age 30 or 35?
Aging is associated with an increase in the prevalence of various diseases. One important variable in determining lifespan is the length...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Feb 252 min read
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January 2025 Monthly Newsletter
January 2025 Monthly Newsletter
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Jan 301 min read
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Anauralia: When you have no inner voice
Danielle Jean Kradin, B.A. What is it like to have no inner voice or dialogue known as Anauralia (silent mind) or Anendophasia (lack of...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Jan 302 min read
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January 2025: Dr. Modestino's Director's Blog
The Origin of Teaching Psychology As mentioned in previous blogs, Dr. Modestino is an avid collector of antiquarian books, especially...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Jan 281 min read
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December 2024 Monthly Newsletter
December 2024 Monthly Newsletter
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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Conceptualizing Borderline Personality Disorder
Danielle Jean Kradin, B.A. Borderline Personality Disorder is a difficult disorder to both diagnose and to treat effectively. Many...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Dec 28, 20243 min read
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November 2024 Monthly Newsletter
November 2024 Monthly Newsletter
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Nov 30, 20241 min read
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Metaphors for Medication
In counseling practice, it is our responsibility to provide appropriate referrals when necessary. These may include referring clients to...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Nov 30, 20242 min read
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Director's Blog: My Ancestor Carmine Modestino
In the spirit of Monty Python, " And Now for Something Completely Different. " I have an addiction to antiquarian books from the...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Nov 30, 20244 min read
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October 2024 Monthly Newsletter
October 2024 Monthly Newsletter
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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October 2024: Interns' Blog
Written by Jakai Kelly and Rachel Sanford During the last month of psychology research, two studies share the workings of the mind and...
Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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