Articles by Hillary Hurst Bush, PhD
Hillary Hurst Bush, Ph.D., is a child clinical psychologist with expertise in neuropsychological assessment and autism. Formerly a clinician and faculty member at the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massachusetts General Hospital, she now works in independent practice. She is also the founder of Thank You Sooo Much (www.thankyousooomuch.com, Instagram: @thank.you.sooo.much), an educational website and coaching service specifically focused on thank you notes. A Massachusetts native, Dr. Bush earned a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She completed a doctoral internship focused on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed postdoctoral training in pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment at LEAP. She has presented her research at regional and national conferences and has been published in peer-reviewed journals including Child Neuropsychology, Journal of Applied School Psychology and The Journal of Genetic Psychology.
The Unexpected Magic of Thank You Notes: 9 Strategies to Help Your Child Get Started
March 24, 2021
The Unexpected Magic of Thank You Notes: 9 Strategies to Help Your Child Get Started
Mariela was so excited to graduate from middle school this spring. Even though the celebrations looked different this year due to the pandemic, she was moved by all the family members and friends who came together to celebrate this special milestone with her. The festivities included a car parade, a virtual party with relatives as […]
AsperDad: Growing Up With a Parent on the Autism Spectrum (Maybe)
March 4, 2020
AsperDad: Growing Up With a Parent on the Autism Spectrum (Maybe)
This blog post is part of a series entitled Real Lives, Real Stories. The following person’s account of his/her personal experience has been published with her consent to support the mission of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, and to let others in similar situations not feel so alone. *** Listen to Hillary’s story on our podcast, […]
Dyslexia, Part 4: Transitioning from High School to College
July 10, 2018
Dyslexia, Part 4: Transitioning from High School to College
This blog is the fourth in a series on dyslexia. Topics previously addressed include Dyslexia 101, understanding treatment, and school accommodation options available. Sarah was an outgoing and bright teenager in her senior year at a public high school. She was a star violinist in the school orchestra and, on the weekends, enjoyed working at a local […]
Dyslexia, Part 3: Accommodation Options Available
June 5, 2018
Dyslexia, Part 3: Accommodation Options Available
This blog is the third in a series on dyslexia. Topics previously addressed include Dyslexia 101, and understanding treatment. Topics to be addressed further in include accommodation options available, and the transition of a child to life, school, etc. following diagnosis. Rosita was a bright, energetic, and happy eight-year-old Latina girl who attended her local public […]
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