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The diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was formally recognized as a psychiatric diagnosis in 1980. At that time, little was known about what PTSD looked like in children and adolescents. Today, we know children and adolescents are...Related topics and behaviors: Aggressive Behaviors, Anger Management, Depression, Disruptive Behavior, Impulse Control Disorders , Phobias, Property Destruction, Self-Injurious Behaviors- Can Autism be helped by a Gluten and Casein Free diet? Can removing these ingredients really improve the symptoms of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)? Gluten and casein are getting a tremendous amount of attention from both the...Related topics and behaviors: Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Food Selectivity, Pervasive Developmental Delay/NOS
- The CDC estimates 4.4 million youth ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD by a healthcare professional and as of 2003 approximately 2.5 million youth are currently receiving medication treatment for the disorder. According to the United...Related topics and behaviors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Issues
- Assisting a student to prepare for a social situation will greatly enhance their understanding of what will be expected of them. Imagine walking into a room where you are expected to give a speech, but you have nothing prepared. Those...Related topics and behaviors: Social Skills Problems
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Take the time to explore their interest. Stop trying to teach for one afternoon and let your child teach you and about their passion. Spend an hour playing their...Related topics and behaviors: Academic Motivation, Academic Motivation, Academic Skills, Completing Assignments, Compliance Skills- Many parents wonder what they can do to help their child who has difficulty following auditory instructions given in class. These students may appear forgetful, unable to remember steps of the tasks clearly explained. Our Expert Tip: Sharpen your...Related topics and behaviors: Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Issues, Following Directions
