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

Mad in America

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. Editor’s Note: This blog is also being published on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. Are they attributable to visual strain?

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

Mad in America

They liken EF skills to learning to ride a bicycle, where you have to coordinate balance, pedaling, blocking distractions, and watching the path in front of you. Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD: Build Executive Functioning Skills, Increase Motivation & Improve Self-Confidence. Instant Help Books, Oakland.

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Could IPT Be a Treatment Option for Autism?

International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

Can Interpersonal Psychotherapy prevent or treat depression among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Individuals on the autism spectrum often experience comorbid depression, social stress, and difficulties in relating to themselves and others. All involved have provided both verbal and written consent.