Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) CBT is one of the most effective means of controlling anxious and intrusive thoughts, as experienced with obsessions and compulsions. Research shows that children can be taught to “challenge” their anxious or […]
An advisory board member, Dr. Robbins answered this question received from a reader: “My son is almost 8 years old. He had a terrible fever and flu-like symptoms for a week and a half with […]
A study at Boston University School of Health links higher blood levels of polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs) with increased odds of ADHD. Flourinated chemicals are used in products to repel oil and water and resist staining. […]
The following article is adapted from Discovering Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century. The author is the Director of Homeopathic Educational Services and President of the Foundation for Homeopathic Educational Research. When treating hyperactive patients, […]
A study supports the use of ambient lenses to improve posture, head-tilt, and coordination is autistic youngsters. The lenses have also been reported beneficial for children with other types of Pervasive Development Disorders (PPD). Therit […]
Editor: We know that for many people an immune response plays a significant role in their symptoms of Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and/or autism. This valuable article addresses histamine, a key player in […]
The National Institute of Mental Health describes current criteria for recognizing and diagnosing PANS (pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome) with the following explanation. Because it is often difficult to demonstrate the relationship between strep infections and OCD/tic symptoms […]
Ian Talty, Age 8 This article was dictated by Ian to his mom, who helped organize the information for Latitudes readers. If you’ve never heard of the gluten-free diet before you should probably get a […]