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Discussing the ‘Obsession’ With Childhood Disorder Labelling

Mad in America

The instability of labels Recently, a well-designed cohort study reported that nearly 40% of 213 toddlers classified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) no longer met the criteria for ASD at the age of 5-7 years. Recovery’ from ‘autism’ was not associated with the intensity of the treatment received.

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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Sherita, Mother of Tony

Mad in America

During his last year of college, Tony was prescribed medications for obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety, just as many others on the autism spectrum are prescribed multiple drugs that only contribute to their distress. Unfortunately, these drugs made Tony aggressive and combative, and at one point he knocked Sherita unconscious.

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MAHA Commission Draws Swift Criticism, Condemnation

ADDitude

If they want to MAHA, then provide affordable healthcare that includes coverage for mental health evaluation and treatment. Universal healthcare, livable wages, free education , bodily autonomy for women and trans folks, not removing critical information from the CDCs website Acting like any of this has to do with health is preposterous!