Mad in America

JUNE 28, 2024

After a year and a half giving direct care to elderly men on the autism spectrum, I obtained certification as a peer supporter. Six years ago, after my second wife died, I found a new career in mental health care. I’m now a peer support specialist and QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Aide).

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Asian Journal of Psychiatry

MARCH 5, 2025

Publication date: Available online 4 March 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Tetsuyou Watanabe, Kihei Nishida, Hirokazu Kumazaki

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Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Could it be Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or possibly a bit of both? What are Autism and ADHD? You might be feeling a mix of concern, curiosity, and perhaps even a little hesitation in seeking answers. Lets explore this together with compassion and clarity.

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Kids Mental Health Info

AUGUST 2, 2016

National nonprofit offering resources and support for parents, caregivers, educators, clinicians, and people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The post National Autism Association appeared first on Kids Mental Health Info.

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Kids Mental Health Info

APRIL 19, 2016

Autism Services & Resources Connecticut (ASRC) at Clifford Beers Community Health Partners provides training, family support, and advocacy for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. The post Autism Services & Resources Connecticut appeared first on Kids Mental Health Info.

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Kids Mental Health Info

MAY 13, 2015

Promotes lifelong access, inclusion, & opportunities for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research. The post Autism Society of America appeared first on Kids Mental Health Info.

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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. Does screen time cause autism? Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is not caused by screen time. Screens have benefits for kids on the autism spectrum.

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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.

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Kids Mental Health Info

APRIL 6, 2015

Children with developmental delays and/or autism spectrum disorder as well as children who have been abused or abandoned may also show these behaviors. These children may suffer from serious psychiatric problems such as depression, psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar disorder. Why do adolescents self-injure?

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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.

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Bullet Psych

JUNE 25, 2023

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.

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Now Psych

MAY 13, 2024

stuttering) and does not occur exclusively during the course of autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or another psychotic disorder. The failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of, or comfort with, the spoken language required in the social situation.

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Child Mind Intitute

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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). From Thanksgiving to New Years, expectations run high for holiday celebrations and cherished family traditions.

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International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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. J Autism Dev Disord, 45 (10), 3351-3363. Autism Res, 11 (5), 738-754.

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ADDitude

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The commission, which will be chaired by the newly confirmed director of Health and Human Services, Robert F.

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ADDitude

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

So its no shock that their new Make America Healthy Again Commission , established February 13, bristles with misunderstanding about both the rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses, and so-called over-medication of these and other conditions. Weve heard it all before. In the case of ADHD, over 3.4

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