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Individuals who suffer from an autism spectrum disorder find it difficult to interact socially with others. Within the ASD classification, a vast range of severity exists, and high-functioning autism patients experience the mildest form of this mental disorder. While most autism symptoms are noticeable and lead to a diagnosis within the first 3 years of life, according to MayoClinic.com, some...
By Deborah Trendel RN, BSN
When someone you love is suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD), you sometimes can't help but feel helpless and hopeless. Marked by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, emotions and self-image, people with BPD suffer a tremendous amount of emotional pain, which can oftentimes be difficult to understand. Educate yourself about BPD. Learn everything...
By Hannah Rice Myers
It is normal for toddlers to have more energy than their parents. They can out run, out play, and out talk an adult any day. This makes it difficult for parents to discern between normal toddler activity and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. While this condition is generally not diagnosed until children are in school, there are symptoms evident in toddlers that make a diagnosis of ADHD...
By Suzanne Alicie
Many children these days have been diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). There are many varied symptoms of ADD in children, and not every child exhibits the same symptoms. But there are several that parents and educators should look out for, as they are indicators that you may want to have the child tested. Being impulsive and fidgety are indicators of ADD, as well as moodiness and...