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My Child Was Diagnosed with Autism: What to Know
Parents wondering, “My child has autism, now what?” should feel comfortable asking providers how they select goals, measure progress, respond to distress, involve caregivers, and respect each child’s preferences. You May Wish You Had Asked More Questions—But You Can Ask Them Now When parents first say, “My child was diagnosed with autism,” they may assume […]
My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?
What Should I do First if My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism? If your child was just diagnosed with autism, start by learning what the diagnosis means, reviewing the provider’s recommendations, and exploring early intervention or therapeutic services. You do not have to figure everything out at once; the next step is building the […]
Dysthymia Shouldn’t be a ‘Way of Life’: How the Low-Grade Depression is Diagnosed & Treated
For people who suffer from dysthymia, it often feels to them – and sometimes to their friends and loved ones – like it’s just who they are. Not that they are depressing, negative, glass-half-empty-thinking types but that something is not quite right with the way they consistently feel and it’s just how they have to […]