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  Welcome to my Website!  I am Dr. Mary Wetherby.  I practice Neuropsychology as well as Psychology in Orlando, Florida, and have worked with patients for…

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    Mailing Address: Dr. Mary M Wetherby 1601 Park Center Drive, Suite 9 Orlando, FL 32835 Phone: (407)781-4588

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• Category: ADHD  (7)
  • What You Should Know Before You Medicate Your Child For ADHD 

    Are you considering medicating your child for ADHD? Here are 4 Considerations Before Medicating Your Child for ADHD.

  • Why is my child (or why am I) bored in school? 

    Children can complain of being bored in school.  There are several possible reasons or explanations.  Parents frequently feel that their child is bored due…

  • Why is my child able to pay attention to video games and not schoolwork?  

    I often have frustrated parents tell me that their child cannot seem to pay attention to schoolwork but is able to attend to television and video games.  The…

  • Handwriting Problems and ADHD 

    Did you know that many kids who have ADHD also have fine motor dexterity problems that show up on neuropsychological testing?  This is linked to problems with…

  • Learning And ADHD School Evaluations 

    "Should I have my child evaluated by the school system or should I have a private evaluation done by a neuropsychologist"? Below are several factors to…

  • Establishing An ADHD Treatment Plan  

    Each child's treatment must be tailored to meet individual needs. In most cases, treatment for ADHD should include the following:

  • ADHD Unproven Treatments 

    You may have heard media reports or seen advertisements for "miracle cures" for ADHD. Carefully research any such claims.

• Category: Therapy Services  (6)
  • In Control for the New Year 

    I received a text the other day that went like this: “I looovvveee youuu:) whoever stops this will be unhappy for the first three months of 2011.  Tell…

  • Why is my child able to pay attention to video games and not schoolwork?  

    I often have frustrated parents tell me that their child cannot seem to pay attention to schoolwork but is able to attend to television and video games.  The…

  • Relationship Counseling  

    If you have come to this page, then something in your relationship is really bothering you. In fact, you probably have a pit in your stomach and your heart is…

  • Social Skills Groups  

    Even though individual therapy sessions are great, kids can learn and then practice what they’ve learned in a SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP! My Social Skills…

  • Children's Therapy Services 

    I have years of experience in children's therapy services.  Treatment can consist of cognitive training which focuses on teaching concepts in special ways to…

  • Counseling 

    I  have years of experience in counseling.  For the little ones, counseling can consist of cognitive training which focuses on teaching concepts in special…

• Category: Autism  (1)
  • Children's Therapy Services 

    I have years of experience in children's therapy services.  Treatment can consist of cognitive training which focuses on teaching concepts in special ways to…

• Category: Neuropsychology  (6)
  • Why is my child (or why am I) bored in school? 

    Children can complain of being bored in school.  There are several possible reasons or explanations.  Parents frequently feel that their child is bored due…

  • Why is my child able to pay attention to video games and not schoolwork?  

    I often have frustrated parents tell me that their child cannot seem to pay attention to schoolwork but is able to attend to television and video games.  The…

  • Handwriting Problems and ADHD 

    Did you know that many kids who have ADHD also have fine motor dexterity problems that show up on neuropsychological testing?  This is linked to problems with…

  • Tips On Finding A Good Neuropsychologist 

    Once you have decided that you may need neuropsychological services how do you find a good neuropsychologist? Here are some tips that may make your search…

  • My Approach As A Neuropsychologist  

    My approach to Neuropsychology may be different than another Neuropsychologist you have visited or heard about.  A big emphasis for me with Neuropsychological…

  • What is Neuropsychology 

    Most people have never heard of Neuropsychology and do not even know what Neuropsychology is.  Briefly, neuropsychological assessment is an evaluation. …

• Category: Psychology  (5)
  • School Shootings 

    I have had questions recently about what to say to children about the recent school shooting. Parents are concerned that some of their children may be actively…

  • Climb To Safety 

    People tend to stay in bad situations because the change to possible safety is so unknown and we humans aren't usually big fans of the unknown.

  • A Perfect 10 

    I’m not quite sure why the word “perfect” exists, unless it is to torture human beings.  By definition, “perfect” can never occur.  In gymnastics,…

  • In Control for the New Year 

    I received a text the other day that went like this: “I looovvveee youuu:) whoever stops this will be unhappy for the first three months of 2011.  Tell…

  • Psychologist Vs Psychiatrist  

    There are several differences between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.  The two hallmark differences involve training and approach to treatment. Training U…

• Category: School Evaluation  (7)
  • School Social Survival Kit Checklist 

     Returning to school can be nerve racking for parents and kids. It does not matter if your child is in elementary, middle, or high school. We all want our…

  • The FCAT, Standardized Testing, and Other Fallacies 

    It was reported on a Today Show scrollbar recently that “The FCAT would be retired in three years…replaced with a new type of exam. They will include…

  • Smart Child Bad Grades 

    Identifying A Child’s Strengths and Weaknesses in School:  Reaching Potential   Warning signs that your child has learning issues can be as obvious…

  • Why is my child (or why am I) bored in school? 

    Children can complain of being bored in school.  There are several possible reasons or explanations.  Parents frequently feel that their child is bored due…

  • Why is my child able to pay attention to video games and not schoolwork?  

    I often have frustrated parents tell me that their child cannot seem to pay attention to schoolwork but is able to attend to television and video games.  The…

  • Handwriting Problems and ADHD 

    Did you know that many kids who have ADHD also have fine motor dexterity problems that show up on neuropsychological testing?  This is linked to problems with…

  • Learning And ADHD School Evaluations 

    "Should I have my child evaluated by the school system or should I have a private evaluation done by a neuropsychologist"? Below are several factors to…

• Category: Depression  (4)
  • A Perfect 10 

    I’m not quite sure why the word “perfect” exists, unless it is to torture human beings.  By definition, “perfect” can never occur.  In gymnastics,…

  • In Control for the New Year 

    I received a text the other day that went like this: “I looovvveee youuu:) whoever stops this will be unhappy for the first three months of 2011.  Tell…

  • Why is my child (or why am I) bored in school? 

    Children can complain of being bored in school.  There are several possible reasons or explanations.  Parents frequently feel that their child is bored due…

  • Depression 

    Whether it is a child or adult, having anxiety or depression can effect the whole family. Recent research suggests that even children at age 2 and up may be…

• Category: Managing Behavior  (5)
  • Impulsivity and Spring Break 

    Growing up in Daytona Beach, I am all too aware that almost every spring break someone does something really impulsive and tragic, like trying to jump off of a…

  • What You Should Know Before You Medicate Your Child For ADHD 

    Are you considering medicating your child for ADHD? Here are 4 Considerations Before Medicating Your Child for ADHD.

  • Why is my child (or why am I) bored in school? 

    Children can complain of being bored in school.  There are several possible reasons or explanations.  Parents frequently feel that their child is bored due…

  • Why is my child able to pay attention to video games and not schoolwork?  

    I often have frustrated parents tell me that their child cannot seem to pay attention to schoolwork but is able to attend to television and video games.  The…

  • Behavior-Management-Techniques 

    Many times if there is an issue with brain function, there is an issue with behavior. Children who have developmental problems often have learning problems as…

• Category: Mentoring  (2)
  • School Shootings 

    I have had questions recently about what to say to children about the recent school shooting. Parents are concerned that some of their children may be actively…

  • College Mentoring 

    College mentoring can often be the "boost" a student needs for optimal success. Achieving in college is a whole new ball game, and truly the start of profession…

• Category: Anxiety  (2)
  • School Social Survival Kit Checklist 

     Returning to school can be nerve racking for parents and kids. It does not matter if your child is in elementary, middle, or high school. We all want our…

  • In Control for the New Year 

    I received a text the other day that went like this: “I looovvveee youuu:) whoever stops this will be unhappy for the first three months of 2011.  Tell…

• Category: Pain Management  (1)
  • In Control for the New Year 

    I received a text the other day that went like this: “I looovvveee youuu:) whoever stops this will be unhappy for the first three months of 2011.  Tell…

• Category: Musings  (2)
  • The FCAT, Standardized Testing, and Other Fallacies 

    It was reported on a Today Show scrollbar recently that “The FCAT would be retired in three years…replaced with a new type of exam. They will include…

  • Eat More Crow 

    The other day I was out of town and hungry, so I went by the famous “eat more chicken” restaurant that has those salads I like.  Getting out of the car…

• Category: Social  (4)
  • Christmas and Kids 

    Keep in mind, your children have not had as many Christmases as you. Make sure you run through the order of the holiday routine with them the night before, the…

  • School Social Survival Kit Checklist 

     Returning to school can be nerve racking for parents and kids. It does not matter if your child is in elementary, middle, or high school. We all want our…

  • Make Em Smile 

    I was at Nathaniel’s Hope “Make ‘Em Smile” event this weekend, teaming up with Ego Booster Club of Orlando Metro Gymnastics, to offer some fun to kids…

  • Has My Child Been Bullied? 

    Bullying Can Be Hard to Identify There is recent news about an elementary school child who killed herself.  Bullying is being linked to this tragedy.  The…