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“Autism Registry Fears Are Prompting Patients to Cancel Appointments”

ADDitude

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“I Thought I Sucked at Life. But I Was High-Masking Autism All Along.”

ADDitude

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As a Psychologist, I’ve Seen Many Children Misdiagnosed as Autistic—It’s a Clinical Catastrophe

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This blog is also being published on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. T he one-size-fits-all autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, as configured in the Revised Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM- 5-TR), is a clinical catastrophe. Stress and tension? Poor sleep?

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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Sherita, Mother of Tony

Mad in America

This did not stop Sherita from believing that her son was intelligent, as he went on to complete school and higher education with a degree in botany. Unfortunately, these drugs made Tony aggressive and combative, and at one point he knocked Sherita unconscious.

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“RFK, Jr., Is Spreading a Dangerous, Ignorant Myth About Autism”

ADDitude

Read: Rising ADHD and Autism Rates Reflect Education Not a Crisis ] These comments from the secretary of Health and Human Services arent new. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing. You Cant Beat It Out of a Child. SUPPORT ADDITUDE Thank you for reading ADDitude. Bradley, L.,

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Autism vs. ADHD: Understanding Attention and Hyperactivity Challenges

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

Could it be Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or possibly a bit of both? What are Autism and ADHD? Educational Interventions: Individualized learning plans (IEPs) are essential in ensuring that children with ASD or ADHD receive the academic support they need.

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Q&A: What Is Executive Function, and How Can Parents and Teachers Help Kids Focus?

Mad in America

I was also his case manager—which meant that because Liam was designated with special education needs, I kept track of all his academic progress, helped his teachers work effectively with him to meet the goals in his Individualized Education Program (IEP), and checked in with him on a regular basis.