Mad in America
JANUARY 11, 2024
Tony, who lives in Virginia near his mother, lost his speech and eye contact at a very early age, when he received an autism diagnosis. It appears that what is often left out in care for patients in the mental health system is the care for the entire family unit.
Child Mind Intitute
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When your child receives an autism spectrum diagnosis, you may wonder how it will affect their life and what support they might need. She points to a study showing that first impressions of adults with autism spectrum disorder improved when the diagnosis was disclosed and when peers had more information about the disorder.
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Kids Mental Health Info
APRIL 6, 2015
Facts about Autism, adapted from the National Autism Association and the CDC : What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3. About 40% of children with autism do not speak (non-verbal).
Child Mind Intitute
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Benefits for neurodivergent kids including those who are on the autism spectrum or have ADHD or a learning disorder range from the social to the academic. Cyberbullying: Neurodivergent kids are at a higher risk for both in-person and cyberbullying, which can severely affect their mental health.
Bullet Psych
JUNE 25, 2023
Not attributable to a concurrent medical/mental condition. Proposed risk factors include anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, ADHD, developmental delays , children of parents with eating disorders , and a personal history of gastrointestinal conditions. No evidence of a disturbance in body image.
Now Psych
MAY 13, 2024
Understanding selective mutism is essential for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who work with children. It is more common in girls than boys and typically appears before the age of five. The assessment should be conducted by a qualified mental health professional with expertise in SM.
Child Mind Intitute
APRIL 23, 2025
Yet, it persists, and that can weigh on families trying to make the best decisions about their childrens health. We asked the clinical experts at the Child Mind Institutes Autism Center to help us understand the origins of the claim, why it persists, and where the current research stands on potential causes of autism What is autism?
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