New studies presented at The 2013 International Meeting for Autism Research provide possible explanations behind the skewed gender ratio in autism diagnoses.
Autism is a complex developmental disorder that can cause problems with thinking, feeling, language and the ability to relate to others. Many individuals with autism also live with mental illness like anxiety or depression.
Many of us living with autism are left feeling trapped when our instincts and behaviors don’t fit into the narrow confines of what is deemed “normal.”
CAM provides a variety of options to assist in the treatment of Autism in children.
This story is my attempt to communicate how critical it is to not only provide adequate mental health services to everyone, but to end stigma as well.
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend: A Novel By Matthew Dicks Purchase Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks, takes the best parts of science fiction, mystery, and memoir and rolls them all into one heartwarming tale of a boy with an undiagnosed autism-...
NAMI's fact sheets offer clear, concise information on mental health topics. Share them with a loved one, bring to a doctor or hand them out at health fairs.
A groundbreaking report from the CDC sheds light on children living with mental disorders.
Sometimes an imaginary friend is what you need to help you through difficult situations.
As a parent, you know your child—their behavior, their character, their attitude—better than anyone. You’ve watched them grow, taken care of them and gotten to know who they are. But what do you do if you notice that they start to change in unexpected ways and begin beh...
We do a great disservice to people diagnosed with bipolar disorder by ignoring the condition’s types. Too often I see "bipolar disorder" used alone, yet the illness actually exists on a spectrum. For most of my teenage years, I struggled with sadness, lack of energy,...
Treatment for mental health conditions is not a one size fits all approach. Treatment can include private doctors, community mental health centers, emergency rooms, hospitalization and substance abuse centers. Knowing where to look and what to expect can help reduce confusion...
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Over a decade ago, I received a frantic call from my son’s elementary school principal that Luke was “out of control again,” and “used a pencil as a deadly weapon to jab his teacher in the arm.” He told me that the police were on their way, and if I didn’t get there soo...
Andrew Soloman's latest book explores what it's like for parents with children who are different than their peers and often stigmatized.
Risperidone is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic.