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christian counseling today
Vol. 20 no. 2
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Light it Up Blue: Understanding Autism
Spectrum Disorders
by Eric Scalise and Stephanie
Holmes.
Autism is a label feared by parents, a challenge for
educators and counselors, and frequently misunderstood by the
general public. Eric Scalise and Stephanie Holmes examine the
history of the disorder, etiology and current prevalence rates,
signs and symptoms, changes made in the
DSM-5
, and broad-
based treatment needs.
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Sit Still and Pay Attention: Children with
ADHD
by Linda Mintle.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder affects approximately 4.5 million children and
adolescents today, but is still being researched due to the
tendency to over-diagnose and/or misdiagnose the condition.
Linda Mintle explains the nuances of balanced assessment, as
well as the use of medication, diet and psychological treatments.
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Stigmatized Kids: Learning and Intellectual
Disabilities
by Carrie Fancett Pagels.
Intellectual disabilities
such as Down Syndrome, as well as learning disabilities, often
create numerous challenges for children, parents, educators and
caregivers. Carrie Pagels examines the need for a comprehensive
psychoeducational evaluation, the various testing components,
and the development of appropriate services.
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Acting Out or a Ticking Time Bomb?
by Steve
Warren.
Aggression, disruptive behavior disorders and violence
are ongoing concerns for parents, schools and treatment
professionals. Steve Warren outlines how a thorough evaluation
is essential for providing targeted interventions for ADHD,
Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder, as well
as in the prediction of future behavior.
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