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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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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.

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“We Should Never Pull a Life-Saving Medication from a Child.”

ADDitude

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. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing.