Having a child in the hospital is one of the most stressful times in any parent’s life. The worry over a child’s health and seeing that child in pain is often a great source of fear and tension for parents.
When working with patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is important to realize that the patient may not have the ability to express his or her wants and needs in the same way as other patients
Taking care of a child with autism is challenging and stressful. Parents, no matter how loving, patient, and understanding, may come to a breaking point. Parents also need a time-out, a time to relax
Related Services Team If you are familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Related Services, then you must be wondering what comprises the Related Services Team. This article intends to familiarize you with the different personnel involved in related services. First, for those of you who are not familiar with the […]
A child psychologist is a doctor that has a doctorate degree in psychology. A child psychologist works with people from infancy to young adulthood and takes interest in issues relating to children
A child psychiatrist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating behavioral and thought disorders in children. A child psychiatrist uses his knowledge on many factors including biological
A child neurologist, or pediatric neurologist, is a doctor that deals with diseases and conditions that affect the nervous system. For example, if your child has seizures, delayed speech, poor muscle tone
You may have already heard about the Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) program. It is a vastly structured program that is based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
A developmental doctor, usually a pediatrician, has special training in the area of child development. Developmental doctors specialize in diagnosing and dealing with developmental issues in children
Receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) can be very daunting. Parents may be overwhelmed with feelings as they adjust to the news and as questions about what they can