Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: An Update from the National Institute of Mental Health. Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder
A Developmental Overview of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAS/FAE) through the Eyes of Parents. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Article by Rosalyn Lord discussing the differences between Autism and Asperger’s Disorder and outlines some helpful strategies. Helpful Strategies for Asperger’s Disorder
Helpful information for people who are considering the adoption of children from foster care. Considering Adoption?
Top Ten Resources For and Against Medication for ADHD
Teaching Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Instructional Strategies and Practices. Effective tools, tips and practices for teaching children with ADHD. ADHD Resources Part Two
Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; A Resource for School and Home. Good resource for identifying and understanding ADHD and different approaches for treatment. ADHD Resource Part One
Usually appearing within the first three years of life, ASD involves impairments in social interaction — such as being aware of other people’s feelings — and verbal and nonverbal communication. Some people with ASD have limited interests, strange eating or sleeping behaviors or a tendency to do things to hurt themselves, such as banging their … Continue reading “Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)”
Even the best-behaved children can be difficult and challenging at times. But if your child or teen has a persistent pattern of tantrums, arguing, and angry or disruptive behavior toward you and other authority figures, he or she may have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). As a parent, you don’t have to go it alone in … Continue reading “Oppositional Defiant Disorder”
A special needs plan is something that has to be carefully prepared and executed. Estate planning attorneys commonly help parents of children with special needs. A special needs plan is something that has to be carefully prepared and executed. Estate planning attorneys commonly help parents of children with disabilities create special needs plans that are … Continue reading “Avoiding Special Needs Planning Mistakes”
