SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS
... SPD also has many symptoms that are similar to those associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Overresponsivity to specific sensory stimuli such as visual, auditory or touch, contribute to decreased eye contact and poor social interaction. Articulation and communication may be impaired due to ...
... SPD also has many symptoms that are similar to those associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Overresponsivity to specific sensory stimuli such as visual, auditory or touch, contribute to decreased eye contact and poor social interaction. Articulation and communication may be impaired due to ...
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... Scavalla, and Natelson [16] found that illness outcome was not predicted by length of illness. Similarly, Brown, Brown and Jason [17] found no difference in functioning between those with an illness duration of two years or longer and those with an illness duration shorter than two years. In additio ...
... Scavalla, and Natelson [16] found that illness outcome was not predicted by length of illness. Similarly, Brown, Brown and Jason [17] found no difference in functioning between those with an illness duration of two years or longer and those with an illness duration shorter than two years. In additio ...
An effect study of `Creative Expressive Arts Therapy` for sexual
... Psychology, at the University of Utrecht. The thesis is written about sexually abused children in South Africa, Johannesburg, and the possible effect of a Creative Expressive Arts Therapy (CEAT). In February 2014 I arrived in South Africa, an unknown country to me. Therefore I expected some challeng ...
... Psychology, at the University of Utrecht. The thesis is written about sexually abused children in South Africa, Johannesburg, and the possible effect of a Creative Expressive Arts Therapy (CEAT). In February 2014 I arrived in South Africa, an unknown country to me. Therefore I expected some challeng ...
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment Depressive Disorders
... much or more psychosocial impairment (Kovacs et al., 1994; Masi et al., 2001). For a DSM-IV diagnosis of DD, a child must have depressed mood or irritability on most days for most of the day for a period of 1 year, as well as two other symptoms from a group including changes in appetite or weight an ...
... much or more psychosocial impairment (Kovacs et al., 1994; Masi et al., 2001). For a DSM-IV diagnosis of DD, a child must have depressed mood or irritability on most days for most of the day for a period of 1 year, as well as two other symptoms from a group including changes in appetite or weight an ...
A Comparison of Borderline Personality Disorder
... and over again until they become habit. It is common for someone who is borderline to put others, especially those he is close to in a no win situation. Something like asking if you like this restaurant better than the one he took you to last week. If you answer that you do like this one better, he ...
... and over again until they become habit. It is common for someone who is borderline to put others, especially those he is close to in a no win situation. Something like asking if you like this restaurant better than the one he took you to last week. If you answer that you do like this one better, he ...
PowerPoint - Tennessee Psychological Association
... researchers that clinical reality did not support DSM-IV’s three independent learning disorders. This is particularly important given that most children with specific learning disorder manifest deficits in more than one area. ...
... researchers that clinical reality did not support DSM-IV’s three independent learning disorders. This is particularly important given that most children with specific learning disorder manifest deficits in more than one area. ...
Quick Reference Guide
... restraint need to be established and maintained. It is important to ensure that suitable medications are available for use in these situations and are readily accessible. 2. Identify patients who need referral: referral systems need to be clearly established and communicated. It is recommended that ...
... restraint need to be established and maintained. It is important to ensure that suitable medications are available for use in these situations and are readily accessible. 2. Identify patients who need referral: referral systems need to be clearly established and communicated. It is recommended that ...
Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5
... justified and might lead to greater diagnostic confusion; parents of Asperger’s children are concerned their children may not qualify for the new ASD diagnosis and associated treatment benefits ...
... justified and might lead to greater diagnostic confusion; parents of Asperger’s children are concerned their children may not qualify for the new ASD diagnosis and associated treatment benefits ...
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Instructions for Patient Health
... PHQ-9 Depression Severity. This is calculated by assigning scores of 0, 1, 2, and 3, to the response categories of ―not at all,‖ ―several days,‖ ―more than half the days,‖ and ―nearly every day,‖ respectively. PHQ-9 total score for the nine items ranges from 0 to 27. In the above case (see table 3, ...
... PHQ-9 Depression Severity. This is calculated by assigning scores of 0, 1, 2, and 3, to the response categories of ―not at all,‖ ―several days,‖ ―more than half the days,‖ and ―nearly every day,‖ respectively. PHQ-9 total score for the nine items ranges from 0 to 27. In the above case (see table 3, ...
Exposure to Internal and External Stimuli: Reactions in Children of
... test with more and stronger physical symptoms than those with low anxiety sensitivity. Additionally, they had significantly higher scores in subjective measures of anxiety and tension at baseline as well as immediately after each task. According to Holloway and McNally (1987), these findings support ...
... test with more and stronger physical symptoms than those with low anxiety sensitivity. Additionally, they had significantly higher scores in subjective measures of anxiety and tension at baseline as well as immediately after each task. According to Holloway and McNally (1987), these findings support ...
Exposure to Internal and External Stimuli: Reactions in Children of
... test with more and stronger physical symptoms than those with low anxiety sensitivity. Additionally, they had significantly higher scores in subjective measures of anxiety and tension at baseline as well as immediately after each task. According to Holloway and McNally (1987), these findings support ...
... test with more and stronger physical symptoms than those with low anxiety sensitivity. Additionally, they had significantly higher scores in subjective measures of anxiety and tension at baseline as well as immediately after each task. According to Holloway and McNally (1987), these findings support ...
Empowered for the Dementia Caregiver Journey
... Can improve general health and may improve mental abilities ...
... Can improve general health and may improve mental abilities ...
Chapter 8 Summary
... levels of socioeconomic status. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed than girls, which may be due to gender differences in symptom presentation and referral biases. ADHD is likely present at birth, but becomes more obvious during the preschool and early elementary years when the child must meet the ...
... levels of socioeconomic status. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed than girls, which may be due to gender differences in symptom presentation and referral biases. ADHD is likely present at birth, but becomes more obvious during the preschool and early elementary years when the child must meet the ...
Rationale - Caroline Paltin, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist,#PSY14274
... researchers that clinical reality did not support DSM-IV’s three independent learning disorders. This is particularly important given that most children with specific learning disorder manifest deficits in more than one area. ...
... researchers that clinical reality did not support DSM-IV’s three independent learning disorders. This is particularly important given that most children with specific learning disorder manifest deficits in more than one area. ...
Selective Mutism and Anxiety
... screening studies. These children are likely not identified in studies using clinical samples because children with SM are typically not a “behavior problem” (e.g., aggressive; defiant) in the classroom setting and, therefore, are often not referred for mental health services at the same rate as chi ...
... screening studies. These children are likely not identified in studies using clinical samples because children with SM are typically not a “behavior problem” (e.g., aggressive; defiant) in the classroom setting and, therefore, are often not referred for mental health services at the same rate as chi ...
Internet-based cognitive behavioural self-help for premenstrual syndrome: study protocol for
... Background: With a prevalence of 3 to 8% among women of reproductive age, severe premenstrual symptoms are very common. Symptoms range from emotional and cognitive to physical changes. Severe symptoms (that is, premenstrual syndrome) can have a strong impact on everyday functioning and quality of li ...
... Background: With a prevalence of 3 to 8% among women of reproductive age, severe premenstrual symptoms are very common. Symptoms range from emotional and cognitive to physical changes. Severe symptoms (that is, premenstrual syndrome) can have a strong impact on everyday functioning and quality of li ...
Anxiety disorder Caring for a person experiencing an Case study
... Anxiety problems originate when the automatic ‘fight or flight’ response becomes oversensitive. We have all observed an overly sensitive car alarm which goes off at the wrong time. Similarly, if the body’s ‘alarm’ is too sensitive, the ‘fight or flight’ response will be triggered at the wrong time. ...
... Anxiety problems originate when the automatic ‘fight or flight’ response becomes oversensitive. We have all observed an overly sensitive car alarm which goes off at the wrong time. Similarly, if the body’s ‘alarm’ is too sensitive, the ‘fight or flight’ response will be triggered at the wrong time. ...
Melatonin for Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder 10092009 (1)
... syndrome, is a circadian rhythm disorder1. DSP consists of a typical sleep pattern that is delayed by two or more hours. This delay occurs when ones internal biological sleep clock (circadian rhythm) is shifted later at night and hence later into the morning. Once sleep occurs, the sleep is generall ...
... syndrome, is a circadian rhythm disorder1. DSP consists of a typical sleep pattern that is delayed by two or more hours. This delay occurs when ones internal biological sleep clock (circadian rhythm) is shifted later at night and hence later into the morning. Once sleep occurs, the sleep is generall ...
Suicide Attempts in Anorexia Nervosa C M. B , P
... as at least twice a week for at least 3 months. They were required to have at least one first-, second-, or third-degree relative with AN, excluding parents and MZ twins, who was willing to participate in the study. Potential probands were excluded from the study if they had a history of severe CNS ...
... as at least twice a week for at least 3 months. They were required to have at least one first-, second-, or third-degree relative with AN, excluding parents and MZ twins, who was willing to participate in the study. Potential probands were excluded from the study if they had a history of severe CNS ...
Secondary traumatic stress among child
... the primary victims to experience traumatic stress symptoms and disorders. &dquo;People can be traumatized without actually being physically harmed or threatened with harm. They can be traumatized simply by learning about the traumatic event&dquo; (p.4). Furthermore, Figley recognized that persons w ...
... the primary victims to experience traumatic stress symptoms and disorders. &dquo;People can be traumatized without actually being physically harmed or threatened with harm. They can be traumatized simply by learning about the traumatic event&dquo; (p.4). Furthermore, Figley recognized that persons w ...
Issues in Differential Diagnosis: Phobias and
... sets of twins between the ages of 8 and 18 (Stevenson, Batten, & Cherner, 1992). The results of this study suggested that differences in genes accounted for 29% of the variance in specific phobia diagnosis, with shared and non-shared environmental factors each accounting for a remaining third of the ...
... sets of twins between the ages of 8 and 18 (Stevenson, Batten, & Cherner, 1992). The results of this study suggested that differences in genes accounted for 29% of the variance in specific phobia diagnosis, with shared and non-shared environmental factors each accounting for a remaining third of the ...
2 Issues in Differential Diagnosis: Phobias and Phobic Conditions
... sets of twins between the ages of 8 and 18 (Stevenson, Batten, & Cherner, 1992). The results of this study suggested that differences in genes accounted for 29% of the variance in specific phobia diagnosis, with shared and non-shared environmental factors each accounting for a remaining third of the ...
... sets of twins between the ages of 8 and 18 (Stevenson, Batten, & Cherner, 1992). The results of this study suggested that differences in genes accounted for 29% of the variance in specific phobia diagnosis, with shared and non-shared environmental factors each accounting for a remaining third of the ...
Bipolar Disorder Signs and Symptoms
... In the past, bipolar depression was lumped in with regular depression, but a growing body of research suggests that there are significant differences between the two, especially when it comes to recommended treatments. Most people with bipolar depression are not helped by antidepressants. In fact, t ...
... In the past, bipolar depression was lumped in with regular depression, but a growing body of research suggests that there are significant differences between the two, especially when it comes to recommended treatments. Most people with bipolar depression are not helped by antidepressants. In fact, t ...
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... sets of twins between the ages of 8 and 18 (Stevenson, Batten, & Cherner, 1992). The results of this study suggested that differences in genes accounted for 29% of the variance in specific phobia diagnosis, with shared and non-shared environmental factors each accounting for a remaining third of the ...
... sets of twins between the ages of 8 and 18 (Stevenson, Batten, & Cherner, 1992). The results of this study suggested that differences in genes accounted for 29% of the variance in specific phobia diagnosis, with shared and non-shared environmental factors each accounting for a remaining third of the ...