“Our 25-year-old son, diagnosed with PDD-NOS, has always had some repetitive behaviors. Lately, though, he’s wanting to redo things such as getting undressed or showering right after he’s done. He’ll insist we backtrack if we drive through the neighborhood a different way because we didn’t go the “right way.” Can you offer guidance on whether these behaviors…
Minnesota teacher Lora Hill has found an inspiring way to create a community of kindness in a high school cafeteria. Every Friday morning, Hill cranks up the music and everyone dances. “We dance together and in that way we overcome bullying. It’s by building community through dance,” says Hill. “If you have the self-confidence to…
A new study from Case Western Reserve University finds mothers tend to be more critical of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder than they are of other children in the family. And, that parental criticism is linked to poorer outcomes for the child after treatment. Parent criticism has been associated with child anxiety in the past, however,…
The more television a child watches between the ages of 1 and 3, the greater his or her likelihood of developing attention problems by age 7. So how can you control TV watching in your house? A recently completed study at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle indicated that for every hour a…
It’s important to realize that when a family member has OCD, everyone in the family experiences emotional ups and downs. One day, you may feel as if your loved one is making great strides in the fight against OCD; the next day, it may seem that he or she isn’t even trying. If your loved…
Parents want their children to willingly obey them. Here’s how to accomplish that. Learning obedience is an important part of child development. This is the tool that allows you, as parents, to train your child. Through obedience, your child will learn self-control and develop other positive character traits that he will need as an adult.…
We’ve read many stories on your website about families who discover a special talent in a child, teenager or even adult with autism. How can we help our son find his special gift or passion? Answer by Amy Hess (right), mother to Henry and the site coordinator for the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network Center…
Many excellent parents struggle with how to appropriately parent their child/teen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Unfortunately, this process is rarely straightforward and is often counter-intuitive, which leaves many parents feeling anxious and confused. As a psychologist in Palm Beach County, Florida, I work closely with kids, teens, and parents throughout the greater Palm Beach, Fort…
A mother of an ADD child has 19 helpful suggestions for parenting a child with Attention Deficit Disorder and coping with the challenges. A Mother’s Point of View A mother of an ADD child has 19 helpful suggestions for parenting a child with Attention Deficit Disorder.The following is a compilation of personal thoughts and ideas…
More Evidence Linking Pesticide Exposure to Autism Autism more common among children whose moms lived near treated fields during pregnancy; experts redouble advice to avoid exposure June 23, 2014 A study out of northern California’s MIND Institute found increased risk of autism among the children of mothers who lived near pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy. A…