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Mind by Design

We empower people to overcome academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Our licensed team provides expert evaluations for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences, giving families clarity to move forward confidently and thrive.

06/24/2026

Worried about the summer slide but want your child to actually rest? Here is the truth most families find reassuring. Summer skill maintenance does not have to look like school. Twenty minutes of reading a day, math through cooking and real-life moments, and plenty of unstructured time will keep core skills warm. Audiobooks count too.

Boredom is not a problem to solve. It is where creativity and self-direction grow. Protect time for nothing and trust that rest is doing its own work.

06/17/2026

If your child with ADHD reacts intensely to small corrections or perceived slights, you may be seeing rejection sensitive dysphoria. RSD is a brain-based experience of emotional intensity that hits hard and fast, especially around moments of criticism or rejection. It is not drama or willfulness. It is the way their nervous system is built.

The most helpful response is steady presence, not reasoning in the moment. Name what is happening, sit close, and save the conversation for after the wave passes. Understanding changes everything.

06/12/2026

Wondering if someone in your family could use support?

You don't need a crisis, a diagnosis, or an evaluation to start therapy. If your child is anxious, your teen is struggling with big emotions, or your family is carrying more than it should, those are real reasons to reach out.

Our therapy team is ready to help. Send us a message to learn more.

06/10/2026

Testing anxiety does not always look the way parents expect. Sometimes it is a stomachache the night before, a sudden refusal to go to school, or a child whose mind goes blank the moment the test starts. These signs are easy to misread as avoidance or carelessness, but they often point to a child who is genuinely overwhelmed.

The good news is that small, consistent supports at home make a real difference. Predictable morning routines, practicing slow breathing, and celebrating effort instead of scores can shift the whole experience. Share this with a parent walking through the same thing.

06/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Padilla to the Mind By Design team.

Dr. Padilla is a Registered Psychological Assistant who supports children, teens, parents, and families navigating anxiety, mood, and other mental health concerns. Her approach is warm, structured, and grounded in CBT. She works closely with families to make sure the progress made in sessions carries into everyday life.

We're so glad she's here.

06/08/2026

Some good news from our team. Our therapy services have expanded.

Alongside the kids and teens we've always supported, therapy at Mind By Design now extends to parents and families. Because what affects a child often affects the whole household, and the people holding it together deserve support too.

Whether your child needs a safe place to work through anxiety, your teen could use someone to talk to, or you as a parent are carrying more than you should be, we're here.

06/03/2026

If your child loses the homework, forgets the second half of your instructions, or starts a task and drifts mid-sentence, it isn't laziness. It's often working memory, the mental scratchpad that holds information just long enough to use it. Some kids need a bigger scratchpad than others. Visual checklists, one instruction at a time, and predictable routines can take real pressure off a struggling system. Small tools, big difference. What's helped in your home?

05/27/2026

Self-advocacy isn't something kids are born knowing. It's a learned skill that grows in safe places first. Before your child can ask their teacher for extra time on a test, they need practice naming what helps them learn. Try asking at home: What part of homework feels hardest? What helps your brain focus? Listen without fixing. The kids who learn to speak up become the adults who navigate life with confidence. How do you start these conversations in your family?

05/20/2026

Reading starts with the ear, not the eye. Before kids decode letters on a page, they need to hear how sounds work. How words break into syllables, how they rhyme, how sounds repeat. That's phonological awareness, and it's one of the strongest predictors of early reading success. Try this at home: pick a word, clap each syllable, then race to find a rhyme. Five minutes a day adds up. What word games does your family love?

05/13/2026

Watching your child work twice as hard for half the recognition is one of the toughest parts of parenting a kid with learning differences. Real support starts with seeing the whole child, not just the challenge. Strengths-based language, steady routines, bite-sized goals, and asking your child what helps. These are the things that build lasting confidence. You don't have to navigate this alone. What's worked for your family?

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51 E Campbell Avenue Suite 110
Campbell, CA
95008

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http://www.themindbydesign.com/

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