Saturday, January 12, 2013

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Eileen Bailey

Eileen Bailey, Health Guide

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Early Start Denver Model Helps Children with Autism Boost Language and Social Skills

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a early-intervention program for children with autism. According to Autism Speaks, the features of this program are: Naturalistic applied behavioral analytic strategies Sensitive to normal developmental sequence Deep parental involvement Focus on interpersonal exchange and positive affect Shared... Read moreChevron
posted 01/09/2013, comments (0)|
Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Fibromyalgia in Danger of Being Labeled a Mental Disorder

People who have fibromyalgia, ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), chronic pain and any number of other chronic illnesses are in serious danger of being labeled as having a mental disorder.   The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, commonly known as the DSM-5, is about to go to the printers and is scheduled... Read moreChevron
healthgal

healthgal, Health Pro

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Medical and lifestyle columnist

I Put my Kid on a Diet and in the April Issue of Vogue

Here's the short version: Woman who herself struggled with weight issues, self esteem and body issues raises daughter who is chubby, and who finally gets diagnosed as clinically obese by pediatrician, who tells mother that now she has to get help the child lose weight because the child's weight issue is more serious. Mother tries to accomplish... Read moreChevron
posted 04/02/2012, comments (0)|
Merely Me

Merely Me, Health Guide

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Freelance health writer, caregiver, and patient

Skin Cancer Screenings: Questions and Answers

Each month on Health Central’s Skin Cancer site, we select a member question or topic to explore with our consulting dermatologist, Dr. Lawrence Green, a practicing dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine. This month we are going to be talking about skin cancer... Read moreChevron
posted 03/28/2012, comments (0)|
Merely Me

Merely Me, Health Guide

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I am a mom to a son who has chronic skin allergies and eczema

Eczema Questions? A Dermatologist Answers

Each month on Health Central’s skin care site, we select one member question to ask of our consulting dermatologist, Dr. Lawrence Green, a practicing dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine. This week we are going to ask Dr. Green about eczema, a common skin... Read moreChevron
posted 03/28/2012, comments (0)|