Category: Autism and Aspergers

Does your child suffer from Anger Overload?

Dr. Tali Shenfield

We recommend an updated version of this article published in Sept. 2020: "Diagnosing And Treating Anger Issues In Children"   Anger overload in children is an issue which has recently come to the attention of the psychological community. It is distinct from other psychological problems such as bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and opositional defiant disorder. While it can sometimes occur ...

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What is Autism and How Common is It?

Guest Author

Autism and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) are catch-all terms for a large group of brain development disorders which are characterized by difficulty in communication and social interaction, and by repetitive behavior. Disorders on the autism spectrum include autism, childhood disintegrative disorder, Asperger syndrome and Rett syndrome. ASD is commonly associated with motor issues and short attention span, and with physical ...

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