Obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety affect millions of people throughout the world, and reports suggest the number suffering with these conditions is growing. Traditional treatment focuses on antidepressant medications and cognitive behavior therapy; use of […]
Muscle tics are often mild and short-lived, but if they persist, they should not be ignored. “Something” is causing the central nervous system reaction and it is important to explore the cause and consult a […]
This article is adapted from our organization’s book Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourettes: A Patient and Family Guide, by Sheila Rogers, MS. It is the definitive source on treating tic disorders without drugs. Patterns […]
The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is used by health professionals to help diagnose tic disorders. Tics are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly. People who […]
Weak written language skills, known as dysgraphia, can seriously impact school performance. While some children have learning difficulties in all academic areas, sometimes children with written language difficulties can keep up in the classroom with […]
Sensory integration therapy is one considered helpful as part of a multidisciplinary approach to autism spectrum disorders, some types of learning disabilities, and sensory hypersensitivity in general. This article gives an overview of the philosophy […]
Prescription drugs are the most common approach to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Stimulants such as methylphenidate (i.e., Ritalin) and amphetamines (i.e., Adderall) are widely used. More recently, non-stimulant medications have been also prescribed for ADHD; […]
Since there is no medical test to determine a diagnosis of ADHD, professionals should be careful to rule out environmental and physical factors that may be playing a role. Parents can also explore possible causes […]