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Human

Mad in America

The doctors and nurses were writing my narrative; they controlled my present and future. My children had been alone overnight for fourteen hours, and I didn’t know when, if ever, I was going to be released. My captors lurked. They continued to taunt me and question me. I was on trial and knew I had to ‘behave’.

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. Key Takeaways Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations.

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Autism Facts

Kids Mental Health Info

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.

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

Bullet Psych

Epidemiology/Pathogenesis 3 , 4 , 5 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) : Since ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis, population-based prevalence studies are limited. Interestingly, it may also present in pregnancy , when specific cravings of non-nutritive non-food substances can occur. Pica : Prevalence is unclear.

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24 Ways to Make the Holidays Kid-Friendly

Child Mind Intitute

But all that excitement and the break from routines may overwhelm some children, including those who have sensory challenges, ADHD, anxiety, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Large gatherings tend to overwhelm those with autism and social anxiety. Role-play opening presents.