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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Sherita, Mother of Tony

Mad in America

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. 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.

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Neurodivergent Kids and Screen Time

Child Mind Intitute

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.

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

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 disturbance interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication.

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Day # 149: Other Eating Disorders (Avoidant/Restrictive, Rumination, & Pica)

Bullet Psych

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.

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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? These positive outcomes also include improved relational functioning, enhanced mentalization abilities, and increased quality of life. ASD is also associated with difficulties regulating emotions and coping with stress.