Few days into the Newtown shootings, another concerned mother, voiced her worry and tension on a blog written by her about raising a mentally ill child, and her constant fear of the worst.
Autism Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by impaired social and communication skills combined with repetitive movements.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by impaired social and communication skills combined with repetitive movements.
"Autism spectrum, ADHD, oppositional defiant or intermediate explosive disorder have all been tossed around at various meetings with probation officers and social workers and counselors and teachers and school administrators. He's been on a slew of anti-psychotic and mood altering pharmaceuticals, a Russian novel of behavioral plans. Nothing seems to work," she wrote.
She also feels at a loss with minimal choices for his care. She has sought to bring out the need for more mental health awareness and support in handling difficult cases such as hers. This blog has become a popular post online with many readers offering their comments.
Asperger´s Syndrome - Symptoms - Evaluation - Treatment - Prognosis - FAQs
Asperger’s Syndrome or (AS) is a neurological condition marked by delay in the development of motor skills, difficulty in social interactions, strange facial expressions, misplaced gestures and fixed routines. .
Asperger’s Syndrome or (AS) is a neurological condition marked by delay in the development of motor skills, difficulty in social interactions, strange facial expressions, misplaced gestures and fixed routines. .
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Some Mentally Ill Children Detained in Police Cells
An investigation has found that children as young as eleven were held in police cells last year because officers just presumed they were mentally ill.
An investigation has found that children as young as eleven were held in police cells last year because officers just presumed they were mentally ill.
Use of Term Disorders may Tag Healthy People as Mentally Ill
An international outcry has been sparked by proposals to categorize any condition a normal person is facing as a 'disorder.'
An international outcry has been sparked by proposals to categorize any condition a normal person is facing as a 'disorder.'
