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Diagnosing Autism with MRI Technology

When my son was diagnosed with autism it took about five hours of observation from a team of specialists as well as a battery of tests to assess everything from his speech to his hearing. The core of his testing was based upon a checklist of behaviors used to diagnose autism. The only problem with the current method of diagnosing autism is that... Read moreChevron
posted 12/27/2010, comments (2)|
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Question of the Week: Will the New DSM Eliminate "Normal"?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is the standard reference and diagnostic manual for mental illnesses. It is used by psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals around the world.   Currently, the DSM-IV (TR), or fourth edition is used and the fifth... Read moreChevron
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Comorbid Condition in Children with ADHD

It has been said that "ADHD rarely travels alone." This refers to the high incident rate of having ADHD and at least one other psychiatric disorder. Some experts put this as high as 90 percent of individuals, although a more accepted estimate would be anywhere from 40 percent to 65 percent of those with ADHD will also be diagnosed with a second... Read moreChevron
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Question of the Week: At What Age Did You Have Your Child Tested for ADHD?

In the past, when speaking with parents of children with ADHD, many said they knew something was different about their child long before he or she was diagnosed with ADHD. Some mothers told me their child with ADHD was much more active in the womb than their children without ADHD.   My son was not diagnosed with ADHD until he was in middle... Read moreChevron
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Can the Increase in ADHD Diagnosis Be Explained?

The significant and overwhelming increase in the number of people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been highly debated over the past several decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people diagnosed with ADHD has increased by an average of 3% a year between 1997 and 2006.... Read moreChevron
posted 05/22/2009, comments (3)|
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