16 year old Niamh McCann is passionate about many things including ballet, the plays of William Shakespeare, the environment and public speaking! Her talk looks at the challenges of the high-functioning end of the Autistic Spectrum for girls. Niamh is a quiet, sensitive girl who studied hard, got good grades and not one to cause…
We commonly associated ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – with children. But it’s a problem that can afflict adults as well. Adult sufferers of ADHD often find it difficult to perform in the workplace and to maintain healthy relationships with family and friends. In this post to HealthConnection.TV, UT Health Northeast neuropsychologist Dr. Charles…
Lea Irzyk was 9 months pregnant with her second child when her 2 year-old son Jack was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Lea discusses life after Jack’s diagnosis and how her two sons reach developmental milestones differently. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
Part of the joy and challenge of being a parent is making sacrifices so your children can hit traditional milestones: a high school graduation, going off to college, starting a life of their own. But for some parents – like Barbara Rivera, a mother of three with two autistic children – the sacrifices are far…
What is Asperger’s Syndrome (Developmental Disorder) – Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention. Learn more: https://healthery.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/ This video will help to better understand the question, ‘What is Asperger’s Syndrome?’. This video will examine various aspects of the neurobiological disorder. It will describe the signs and symptoms exhibited by those with Asperger’s Syndrome, as well as…
Dr. Dehra Harris, a pediatric psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the signs and symptoms in ADHD in children. Parents often ask me, “Is ADHD overdiagnosed?” That’s a tough question to answer. Many factors affect a child’s attention, making ADHD a complicated diagnosis. We follow standards and strict procedures to assess…
With the introduction and implementation of DSM-5, the diagnosis and treatment paradigm for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has changed. Martin Lubetsky, MD, clinical service chief at the UPMC Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, discusses how ASD diagnosis has changed in light of DSM-5, and how it provides a unique opportunity for psychiatrists to re-evaluate…
Request an appointment: http://bit.ly/2ghgRz2 Learn more: http://bit.ly/2fWcK72 Read more stories like this: http://bit.ly/2fW9gBG Watch more stories like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL51bs9ifmOQvHJZU7kHCaCwsTmiyzRu8u Autism Spectrum Disorder is the fast-growing developmental disorder in the United States, and it affects every family uniquely. With comprehensive treatment, children like Jackson have the potential to thrive. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
Remember those kids in school who just couldn’t relate to the other kids? The reason might be a neurological disorder. Meet a 15-year-old boy who has it, and a specialist who can explain what the syndrome is and what can be done about it. Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a neurobiological disorder on the higher-functioning end…
Dr. Robert Wilfahrt, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, discusses ADHD in adults. Dr. Wilfahrt is also a content editor and board member for the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. To learn more about adult ADHD, visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878 source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos