Dealing With Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Advice for Parents
Dealing with pervasive developmental disorders can be a difficult venture for any parent. Learning how to best handle your child takes patience and …
Continue ReadingWhat is Ergophobia? Insights into the Fear of Work or Work-Related Responsibilities
Some people dread going to work every day and have minor difficulties managing daily pressures on the job. Others feel extreme fear of work, or the …
Continue ReadingEffexor for OCD: Treating OCD When SSRIs Fail
Approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population has OCD. There is no cure for the disorder, but there are treatments. Unfortunately, there is not one …
Continue ReadingReligious Instruction for Children with Autism: Tips and Advice
Is religion an important part of your life, and something that you wish to share with a child with autism? This can be a difficult journey, but …
Continue ReadingResearch on OCD After Pregnancy
Women thinking of motherhood may be interested in this overview of research that suggests that obsessive compulsive disorder may be brought on or …
Continue ReadingAmantadine Autism Treatment: Changing Autistic Behaviors
Amantadine, an antiviral drug, has been researched as to its effectiveness in treating some autistic behaviors. Is amantadine a successful medical …
Continue ReadingBipolar Support Groups: The Benefits for Patients, Family, Friends and Care-Givers
A bipolar support group is a network of people going through similar experiences who help patients and care-givers manage the illness by coming up …
Continue ReadingSpotlight on Brain Research on ADHD: A Search for a Physical Cause of the Disorder
For decades, a debate has raged about the cause of ADHD. While some point to poor parenting or poor nutrition as the reason for shrinking attention …
Continue ReadingSigns of Rett Syndrome: Over and Insight into Rett Syndrome Symptoms
Dr. Andreas Rett identified Rett syndrome in 1966. This disorder typically affects females and has many of the same symptoms as autism. However, there …
Continue ReadingHow is ADHD Diagnosed in Children and Adults?
Although the number of people being told they have ADHD is on the rise there is no single test to diagnose it. So, how is ADHD diagnosed? In this …
Continue ReadingMedical Problems Associated with Binge Eating
Most binge eaters are overweight. Therefore, most of the medical problems associated with binge eating are due to the excess pounds. This article …
Continue ReadingStaying Safe in Nature: Identifying the Types of Edible Nuts
Nuts can be found all over the world, especially in tropical areas. They have provided flavor and sustenance to humans for hundreds of years, making …
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