ADHD AND AUTISM
Back in the days when we used the DSM-IV there was a misguided notion that the diagnosis of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) were mutually exclusionary. If a […]
Tag Archives: anxiety
Cannabidiol (CBD)
I have long been interested in the possible use of cannabis plant extracts as a way of treating seizures, anxiety, and some of the maladaptive behaviors observed in autism spectrum […]
Sexual Abuse and Autism
Every ninety-eight seconds a person somewhere in our country is sexually assaulted. One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some time in their lifetime. […]
Autonomic Dysfunction and Anxiety in Autism
For many years now, I have been interested in the role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The ANS innervates our internal organs and takes […]
They Have Already Decided
Introduction: Hello, I will go by John Doe. I used to post comments on this blog (often as a soundboard) and formerly used the name Hans. I don’t want to […]
Chronic pain and autism
Chronic pain is a common cause of disability within our society. A recent study from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey found that approximately 11% or 25 million adults in […]
Pain and Autism
Many individuals in the autism spectrum have sensory abnormalities that can either numb or sensitize them. In a population study of 208 autistic children 20-54 month of age referred to […]
New recommendations for managing children and adolescents with depression
The Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC) now include new recommendations to aid in diagnosing and managing depression in children and adolescents. Among the recommendations: Universal depression screening […]
The Autistic Buddha and Theory of Mind
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” -Serenity Prayer In my book […]
The Autistic Buddha
I finished reading The Autistic Buddha by Thomas Clements. It is a short book (204 pages) published by Your Stories Matter in England. The paperback edition can be bought from […]
