CBS Evening News-Labeling Defiant Kids
Dr. Joseph Volpe said it's not known whether ODD is biological or environmental. "It's a
consistent pattern of negative, hostile, defiant, disobedient behavior and it interferes with
functioning." View the broadcast below:
Controlling Anger - Before It Controls You
We all know what anger is, and we've all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged
rage. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control
and turns destructive, it can lead to problems - problems at work, in your personal relationships,
and in the overall quality of your life. Read more..
Multimodal Assessment and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) represents one of the most common reasons why
children are referred to mental health clinicians in the United States. The disorder is characterized
by difficulty in sustained attention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity. Read more..(requires Adobe Acrobat)
Myths About ADD/ADHD
The following myths - and factual responses - have been collected from rebuttals to recent media
articles about ADD/ADHD. The rebuttals were written by MAAAN (Metro Area Adult ADHD Network,
based in the Detroit area). Read more..
Controversial Treatments For Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In the past decade there has been a tremendous upsurge of scientific and public interest in
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The interest is reflected not only in the number of scientific
articles but in the explosion of books for parents and teachers. Read more..
Are You an Adult with AD/HD?
Many adults have been living with Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adult AD/HD) and
don’t recognize it. Why? Because its symptoms are often mistaken for a stressful life. The following
questionnaire can be used as a starting point to help you recognize the signs/symptoms of Adult
ADHD but is not meant to replace consultation with a trained healthcare professional. Read more..(requires Adobe Acrobat)
List of Appropriate School-based Accommodations and Interventions for a 504 plan or IEP Choose only those accommodations and interventions that are the most needed. Attempt to
select low-level accommodations and interventions before moving to more supportive or high-level
accommodations and interventions. The objective should always be to provide support while
encouraging growth with these strategies to foster independence and self-advocacy. Read more..
Asperger's Disorder
Asperger's Disorder is not widely recognized by the public or by health care providers. What does
it mean to have Asperger's Disorder? Do they have severe AD/HD, mild autism, learning disabilities,
or are they just “nerds?” Read more..
Mood Disorders/Anxiety/Socialization Issues
Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive illness) in Teens
Teenagers with Bipolar Disorder may have an ongoing combination of extremely high (manic) and
low (depressed) moods. Highs may alternate with lows, or the person may feel both extremes at
the same time. Read more..
The Depressed Child
Not only adults become depressed. Children and teenagers also may have depression, which is
a treatable illness. Depression is defined as an illness when the feelings of depression persist and
interfere with a child or adolescent's ability to function. Read more..
