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Child abuse, neglect can trigger permanent brain damage

by admin | Apr 26, 2015 | Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse

December 14, 2000 Web posted at: 3:41 PM EST (2041 GMT) By Troy Goodman CNN.com Health Writer (CNN) — Child abuse and neglect can “rewire” the nascent brain, scientists have found, which may lead to psychological problems throughout adulthood....

Depression and the Childhood Depression Inventory

by admin | Apr 26, 2015 | Depression in Children

Depression and the Childhood Depression Inventory Presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2004 Annual Meeting C Petersen, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, Penn State College of Medicine; , S Mayes, Ph.D., N Vegesna, M.D., D Mauger, Ph.D....

Autism and Genetics

by admin | Apr 21, 2015 | Autism and Aspergers

Exploring Autism: the Search for a Genetic Etiology Katharine E. Yoder Penn State College of Medicine 2004 Introduction Autistic Disorder is described in the DSM IV as having the characteristics of: Qualitative impairment in social interaction, Qualitative...

Autism and Neurology

by admin | Apr 21, 2015 | Autism and Aspergers

A Review of Current Thoughts on Localized Structural Lesions in Autistic Disorder Philip Omotosho Penn State College of Medicine 2002 Definition and Epidemiology The DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder requires qualitative impairments in social interaction and in...

Childhood Immunizations and Autism

by admin | Apr 21, 2015 | Autism and Aspergers

The majority of studies, including a large-scale recent study, have shown no association with vaccines and autism.

Autism and Treatment with SSRI Antidepressants

by admin | Apr 20, 2015 | Autism and Aspergers

A recent survey (4) found that the SSRIs are commonly used to treat high functioning individuals on the autism spectrum.

Single Mom’s Hostility Can Cause Problems

by admin | Apr 17, 2015 | Divorce and Children, Family

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Children living with single mothers are at greater risk for social, academic and psychiatric problems than their peers who live in two-parent families. But according to Canadian researchers, factors such as family income, a...

Children’s time: the real issue in grandparents’ rights case

by admin | Apr 17, 2015 | Custody & Visitation, Family, Legal

by Dahlia Lithwick FindLaw Contributor Special to CNN Interactive June 23, 2000 Web posted at: 12:20 p.m. EST (1620 GMT) (FindLaw) — Much of the commentary about Troxel v. Granville — the so-called grandparents’ rights case decided in the Supreme...

Kids on Behavioral Meds

by admin | Apr 10, 2015 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Medical News & Research, Medication

The Child Advocate is devoted to children and the parents and professionals that work with them and advocate for them. Children on medication for behavioral problems is a major concern for parents. The information presented at this site is for general use only and is...

The Brain and Dyslexia

by admin | Apr 10, 2015 | Special Education

February 16, 2001 Web posted at: 11:40 AM EST (1640 GMT) SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — Discovery of a deficit in key reading and visual centers of the brain could lead to early diagnosis and treatment for a disorder that affects about 15 percent of the...

Child abuse, neglect can trigger permanent brain damage

Depression and the Childhood Depression Inventory

Autism and Genetics

Autism and Neurology

Childhood Immunizations and Autism

Autism and Treatment with SSRI Antidepressants

Single Mom’s Hostility Can Cause Problems

Children’s time: the real issue in grandparents’ rights case

Kids on Behavioral Meds

The Brain and Dyslexia

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