(DSM-V). If a child presents with enough symptoms to match the DSM-V criteria, they may be given a diagnosis. If you believe your child is living with bipolar disorder, a qualified mental health professional can provide an assessment and determine whether further testing, a diagnosis, and ...
For the last 40 years, I have focused my psychology practice on issues of human performance. Josh was sent by his pediatrician, who had suggested to Josh’s parents that he undergo a full battery of neuro-psych testing. Based on his testing, the diagnostic conclusion was ADHD, with a stro...
This guide is for parents who are struggling to understand their child’s ADHD symptoms or diagnosis of ADHD, and for the adults who grew up believing that something was wrong with them – because their brains didn’t work like other people’s.The ADHD mind has its own rules. When you k...
Pubertal EventMean Age of Onset for BoysMean Age of Onset for Girls Several principles are notable when reviewing this table: (1) the duration of puberty for both genders is approximately five years, (2) girls generally start puberty approximately one year ahead of boys, (3) peak height velo...
Why is the “Examinations” in GRE plural? That scares me For the most part, whenever you see the acronym GRE, it’s actually referring to a single examination: the GREGeneral Test. So, if a school merely says that they require the “GRE,” they mean theGRE General Test. Thus, there...
Living with a learning disability at any age can make most of life's everyday activities challenging. For adults, the ability to start a simple task or schedule your weekly calendar is next to impossible when a learning issue is in play. Fortunately, there are many ways to address this typ...
His IQ testing, physical examination and laboratory results were in normal range. His condition was compatible with ADHD combined type according to DSM-V. He also had history of epilepsy for 4 years. The valproic acid 750 mg/day has been used for 3 years. His last seizure had been ...
There is a large literature documenting associations between ADHD and a wide variety of putative environmental risks that can, at present, only be regarded as correlates. Findings from research designs that go beyond simply testing for association are beginning to contest the robustness of some ...
Additional testing to evaluate speech, language, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory processing may be used to differentiate ASD from other conditions such as intellectual disability or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Behavioral Therapy for ASD Intensive behavioral interventions are...
Once children have acquired a symbolic system and understood how symbols work, they can begin to hypothesize what the number words are for. On the other hand, it is important to note that some studies have found little support for the involvement of language in early mathematical abilities, ...