Clinic Spotlight: Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome service, Teen Online Problem Solving (TOPS) program, and expansion of multiple Subspecialty Clinics in Indiana
Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS) Service
Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) includes symptoms of excessive mind-wandering, spacing/zoning out, tiredness, and slowed behaviors that are different from ADHD and associated with academic, emotional, and social impairments. Despite a clear need, CDS is not routinely assessed and treated. The CDS Specialty Service in the Center for ADHD at Cincinnati Children’s offers assessment and treatment services for youth experiencing CDS. Referrals should be made the Center for ADHD, noting CDS
Teen Online Problem Solving (TOPS) Program
The Teen Online Problem-Solving program (TOPS) offers an evidence-based resource to help families of adolescents with traumatic/acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions navigate challenges with executive functioning, emotion-regulation, communication and social relationships using a 5-step problem-solving process. CCHMC is offering the 10-session, online program as a self-guided resource for youth and families at no cost. The TOPS program was identified as a practice standard for executive functioning, externalizing behaviors, and family concerns following TBI in recent evidence-based guidelines, and has recently been expanded to stroke, anoxic injuries, pediatric brain tumor survivors, epilepsy, MS/demyelinating conditions and more.
If you have questions about the appropriateness of the self-guided program for a patient or family or would like to discuss having your patient do the program with a therapist please email cherish.heard@cchmc.org. Additional information about the program can be found at TOPS4ALL.com
Expansion of Multiple Subspecialty Clinics in Indiana
A expanded number of subspecialty clinics are now being offered in Indiana. Clinics include Cardiology, ENT, GI, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine and Sports Medicine. A complete list of locations and times can be found HERE.