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What Is the Difference Between High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism in Kids?

A young child sitting on the floor lining up animal figurines, a repetitive play behavior commonly associated with high functioning autism in children

What Is the Difference Between High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism in Kids? If you have been researching autism for any length of time, you have almost certainly come across the terms high-functioning and low-functioning. Parents use them, teachers use them, and they show up constantly in online communities and conversations. But what do they actually mean, […]

How Early Should Autism Treatment Start and Does It Really Make a Difference?

A child therapist sitting on the floor taking notes on a clipboard while a young boy sits nearby during an early autism treatment in children session

How Early Should Autism Treatment Start and Does It Really Make a Difference? If you have recently started asking questions about your child’s development, one of the first things you will hear from pediatricians, therapists, and other parents is this: start early. But what does that actually mean, and why does timing matter so much? […]

How Is Autism Diagnosed in Children? What Every Parent Needs to Know

autism in children evaluation with pediatric specialist

How Is Autism Diagnosed in Children? What Every Parent Needs to Know If you’ve noticed something different about the way your child communicates, plays, or interacts with others, your first instinct is probably to search for answers. You’re not alone. Many parents find themselves wondering whether what they’re observing could be autism spectrum disorder (ASD) […]

What Happens During a Personality Disorder Evaluation With a Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist sitting beside a distressed patient on the floor during a personality disorder evaluation

What Happens During a Personality Disorder Evaluation With a Psychiatrist For many people who eventually receive a personality disorder diagnosis, the path to that point was anything but straightforward. Some spent years in treatment for depression or anxiety that never quite resolved. Others were told their emotions were too intense, their relationships too complicated, or […]

How Do You Know If You Have an Anxiety Disorder?

Person recognizing early signs of anxiety disorder in daily life

How Do You Know If You Have an Anxiety Disorder? You might be wondering if what you are feeling is just normal stress or something deeper. It is a common question, especially when worry starts to feel constant or harder to control. An anxiety disorder is not just about occasional nervousness. It shows up in […]

From Evaluation to Medication: A Step-by-Step Look at Adult ADHD Treatment

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From Evaluation to Medication: A Step-by-Step Look at Adult ADHD Treatment Many adults living with ADHD spent years assuming that losing focus, missing deadlines, or struggling to follow through on simple tasks were personal failings rather than symptoms of a recognized medical condition. For a significant number of them, a formal diagnosis did not come […]