Autism
Is Mild Autism Over-Diagnosed?
Is mild autism being over-diagnosed? It's a real clinical debate. Learn what the evidence shows, and why evaluation quality matters at Autism Centers of Pittsburgh.
Behavioral Health
Why Taking Away Video Games, and Time-Out, Often Does Not Work
Table of Contents Show * Taking away video-games or TV or a toy%E2%80%A6 doesnt work Say it aint so * Taking away privileges
Anxiety
Laughter Is the Best Medicine, For Kids Too!
Table of Contents Show * Does this lighten the mood for you * How about this one * We love to laugh * If youre a funny person by
Autism
Summer Outings: Managing Your Child's Public Behavior
Table of Contents Show * Here are some tips * * Prepare and Practice * Many children find busy supermarkets to be stimulating if not over-stimulating Here are
ADHD
What if Doctors Give You Two Different Opinions?
Table of Contents Show * The not-uncommon problem * Why does this happen * What about diagnostic criteria * Does this apply to other diagnoses as well * What
ADHD
Is ADHD a Real Disorder?
Table of Contents Show * Recent publication * I digress * What makes a disorder a disorder * What about context * More about using context to our advantage * Hope
ADHD
Let's Talk About “Bribing” Our Kids
Table of Contents Show * Are parents %E2%80%9Cbribing%E2%80%9D their kids Yikes * Are we all going to jail * So why arent we
Autism
Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and Sensory Overload
Table of Contents Show * The Sensory Aspect * All the senses * Replacement behaviors * Defense Mechanisms Written by Dr. John Carosso The Sensory Aspect The general conceptual
Autism
Autism and "Self-Stimulatory Behaviors"
Stimming in autism serves real sensory and regulatory functions. Learn how Autism Centers of Pittsburgh approaches self-stimulatory behavior in individualized care.