[ad_1] Teen trouble: Starting at age 13, autistic girls have greater difficulty with emotion control than autistic boys do. Eri Miura / Getty Images Emotion control eludes more girls than boys with autism, according to a new study of young people hospitalized for psychiatric issues 1. The analysis does not account for what…
[ad_1] Recognizing and understanding emotions is a key part of development. Emotional awareness allows individuals to identify what they are feeling and why. This is a critical step towards building emotional intelligence, a key skill in life. Being able to identify our emotions and understand why we are feeling the way we are allows us…
Science shows that connecting with others is the key to happiness. Jason, a 29-year-old man with Aspergers syndrome, talks about his challenges, and Dr. John Cacioppo talks about the impact of loneliness. From THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE, premiering January 4, 2010. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
Once it had been established in the mid-1990s that bipolar disorder affects around 1-1.5 percent of children and adolescents, child mental health researchers who study this disorder had a new problem–how to differentiate the emotional volatility associated with bipolar disorder and that found in ADHD. While not included in the core definition of ADHD, a…
[ad_1] Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and whole child development, often used synonymously, have huge implications for children of all ages. Described as the process of developing the knowledge, mindsets, and behaviors needed to manage and express emotions, interact positively with others, make responsible decisions, and set and achieve goals, SEL has become one of the primary…