NYU Child Study Center
About Us
The New York University Child Study Center (CSC) was founded in 1997 at Bellevue Hospital Center, with Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., as Director. The CSC was established with a mission to improve the treatment of child psychiatric disorders by:
- Eliminating the stigma of being or having a child with a psychiatric disorder
- Conducting research and disseminating scientific findings to improve the practices of professionals serving children
- Influencing child-related public policy
Contact Information
577 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: 212-263-6622
Articles by NYU Child Study Center
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Life After High School: Learning Outside the Classroom
Many in the field of education believe that taking a year out before starting college is good idea. Here is some...
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Making Bedtime Easier
Coaxing a reluctant preschooler into bed can be the greatest challenge of the day. Young children love to exert their...
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Promoting Friendships for Preschool Children with Special Needs
Preschool children with special needs often face difficulties in social-emotional development. Here's how teachers and...
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The College Application Process: Helping Your Teen Cope
The experience of stress during the college application process is inevitable - for both teens and their parents. Here...
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The Preschool Years (Ages 4 and 5): What Happens Developmentally?
What should you expect from your preschooler? This article explains the major milestones for emotional, social,...
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Understanding School Refusal
Case Examples Rebecca, an eight-year-old girl, has always had difficulty attending school. Since she began third grade...
Topics: Anxiety and Fears | Anxiety -
The Internet at Home: Making It Work for You and Your Kids
Why kids go online The Internet opens the world for children. An endless supply of information and a choice of...
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Social Life in Middle and High School: Dealing With Cliques and Bullies
Introduction As children grow they experience many biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes. Along with these...
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A New Administration: Talking with Kids About Hope and Opportunity
Despite these days of job loss and economic hardship, the extensive television coverage of the incoming president shows...
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Ten Tips for Families in Tough Times
Tough times also bring opportunities for families to come together and value the things that really matter. Here are...
Topics: Parenting and Families
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