Mad in America

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. A careful reading of the DSM-5-TR autism criteria immediately exposes the core problem. Stress and tension? Poor sleep?

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Mad in America

JANUARY 11, 2024

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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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. They should be able to refer you to a qualified mental health professional for evaluation and treatment. Why do adolescents self-injure?

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

” Many of us face EF challenges on a regular basis, and as adults we refer to having problems with poor time-management, struggling with a lack of planning, or underestimating time or effort needed to complete something. References: Bertin, M. MD and Bluth, K. PhD (2021).

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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. REFERENCES APA. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.

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