Last week, a story went viral about a barber in Wales who showed patience and compassion when an autistic boy came into his shop. The barber, James Williams, learned that Mason was unwilling to be touched on certain parts of his head, and therefore afraid of haircuts. James worked with Mason for months to help him and finally was able to give him a proper haircut last week. James documented his progress on social media, which shows photos ...
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The best treatment for ADHD involves behavioral therapy with a child psychiatrist and medication as needed. Still, as a parent, it can be difficult to capture the attention of an ADHD child long enough to properly communicate. It is easy to grow frustrated—but with a few simple tips, you can have normal conversations with your child. Here are some suggestions:
New autism research is being done all the time with the hopes of furthering our knowledge of autism and Asperger’s treatment. And now a drug from 1916 once used to treat sleeping sickness, Suramin, is being re-examined for the treatment of autism. Researchers at the U.C. San Diego recently performed a study using Suramin on mice, with surprising results.
During the study, researchers administered a dose of Suramin to 25 male mice, while 25 males received a saline injection instead. ...
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As children transition into adolescence, most will do everything they can to fit in. From the way they dress to the way they act, their popularity is a primary concern. But new research suggests that teens who try to act too “cool” in early adolescence may be more likely to experience a range of problems when they become adults.
Results of a decade-long ...
Continue Reading →It’s essential To understand and screen for drug use in my teenage patients. The correlation between suicide rates and coexisting drug use is extremely concerning.
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I definitely advocate using meditation, if not alone every day, whether you suffer from depression &/or anxiety, but also using it in conjunction with medication treatment.
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